SINGER Shila Amzah is set to perform at the prestigious Petronas Philharmonic Hall in May to mark 25 years in the entertainment industry, Harian Metro reported.
She said the concert, Resonance: Shila Amzah in Harmony – 25 Years of Music and Memories, is scheduled for May 9.
The 35-year-old singer, whose full name is Nurshahila Amir Hamzah, admitted to feeling nervous due to her perfectionist nature.
She added that she is determined to ensure that every detail, from song arrangements to the overall flow of the performance, delivers a memorable experience for the audience.
“I am very excited about the opportunity, and it is a dream for every singer and musician because we know the acoustics here are very different compared to other venues,” Shila said.
The concert will feature more than 25 songs, including medleys, and is designed as an audio biography that traces Shila’s journey from childhood to the present.
Accompanied by her own group, The Oms Band, Shila promised an emotional experience filled with nostalgia, reflection and joy.
> A woman chose to leave her career as a four-star hotel chef to care for her autistic son, while building a small food business of her own, Kosmo! reported.
Nur Syazana Zakaria, 36, has been operating a modest roadside wanton stall for the past three months.
Despite being a small-scale business, it has become an important source of income for her family, particularly in supporting the development of her 12-year-old son, Muhammad Nur Raziq Muhammad Nur Qisti.
“In 2014, I decided to stop working to focus fully on my son. The high and ongoing costs of therapy require a consistent financial commitment,” she was quoted as saying.
Drawing on her culinary background, Nur Syazana later ventured into the food business.
Despite inconsistent sales, she remains grateful for daily customers and continues to attract new patrons by offering affordable prices and complimentary tastings.
> Actor Sharnaaz Ahmad has made it clear that he has no intention of using sensational stories or personal issues to promote himself or his projects, Utusan Malaysia reported.
He said such tactics do more harm than good, leaving a negative impression and ultimately shortening an artist’s career.
Sharnaaz added that genuine recognition comes from talent, discipline and consistent hard work, noting that audiences can distinguish between publicity-driven attention and real ability.
“I will never fabricate sensational stories or sell my personal life simply to attract public attention.
“I believe it is talent and hard work that elevate an artist’s name. There is no need to rely on controversy to be recognised,” he was quoted as saying.
(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.)
