NJWA: I’ve no interest in entering politics

Compiled by TAN SIN CHOW, ALLISON LAI and R. ARAVINTHAN

ALTHOUGH she is from a political family, singer NJWA says she has never been interested in joining the political scene like several other artists, Harian Metro reported.

NJWA, whose real name is Najwa, said her passion has always been music.

“I have no interest in pursuing a career in politics. I am all about the arts.

“My family understands that I’m not interested. They have supported my music since the beginning.

“So, when I entered university, I pursued music studies. I have never faced any pressure,” said the daughter of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the premiere of the film Rahsia on Tuesday.

The singer of Alunan Lara recently announced plans to make a comeback and actively pursue her music career.

“I was busy being a mother. I gave birth two years ago and was focused on raising a family.

“Now, I’m back to performing, especially after the release of the film Rahsia. I hope more opportunities will come, God willing,” she said.

NJWA said she is now striving to strike a balance between taking care of her two-year-old daughter Kaleela and continuing her singing career.

NJWA tied the knot with Idris Koh Keng Hui on March 26, 2015.

> The divorce of actress Puteri Sarah and her ex-husband, actor-director Syamsul Yusof, on June 13 continues to generate significant media attention.

Kosmo! reported that Puteri Sarah dismissed talk that she presented a cake and flowers to Syamsul as an olive branch.

She was quick to clarify on Instagram that the gifts were actually meant for her former in-laws, Datuk Yusof Haslam and Datin Patimah.

The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.