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MALAYSIAN POP DIVA SITI NURHALIZA PROPOSED AS CULTURAL AMBASSADOR
Ahmad Fuad Yahya
BANDUNG, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pop diva Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin
has been proposed as the Cultural Ambassador of the Malay Community in efforts
to strengthen ties between countries in the archipelago.
The proposal was brought up by the Association of Malaysian and Indonesian
Journalists (ISWAMI) based on the community's overwhelming acceptance towards
Siti Nurhaliza's personality.
"When the title comes from the public and she is loved by them, the title
will remain forever," said Indonesia ISWAMI chief Saiful Hadi Chalid when met
by Bernama here Friday.
Saiful Hadi, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Indonesian National News
Agency (Antara), said this during a speech at the Malaysia-Indonesia Economic
Seminar (SEMI 10) launched by Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni
Mohamad Hanadzlah.
Explaining the proposal further, Saiful Hadi said he believed the songstress
could play an effective role to help ease strained relations should there be a
crisis between Malaysia and Indonesia.
"When heated issues arise, we don't need to send Malaysian or Indonesian
delegates to appease the situation. Send Siti Nurhaliza to sing and tell the
people what a waste it is to fight...this will warm the hearts of those who used
to see things in a negative light," he said.
Saiful Hadi said Siti Nurhaliza has a large fan base in Indonesia who
consider her an icon with a positive personality.
He compared her to the late Umi Kalthum who was able to unite the Arab
countries through her popularity as an Arab singer when the region was fighting.
"Egypt, Saudi Arabia, North Yemen and South Yemen were in a conflict with
each other, but when Umi Kalthum sang all the Arab countries broadcasteded it on
the radio and TV," he said.
Meanwhile, when met, Siti Nurhaliza said she was touched by the proposal and
felt it was a big honour and responsibility, but added she was ready to play a
role to help humanity.
However, she hoped it would also be carried out with the help of other
parties.
"We are all given our individual specialities, and if what I have can be
shared for the good of all then I will do so," she added.
BANDUNG, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pop diva Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin
has been proposed as the Cultural Ambassador of the Malay Community in efforts
to strengthen ties between countries in the archipelago.
The proposal was brought up by the Association of Malaysian and Indonesian
Journalists (ISWAMI) based on the community's overwhelming acceptance towards
Siti Nurhaliza's personality.
"When the title comes from the public and she is loved by them, the title
will remain forever," said Indonesia ISWAMI chief Saiful Hadi Chalid when met
by Bernama here Friday.
Saiful Hadi, who is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Indonesian National News
Agency (Antara), said this during a speech at the Malaysia-Indonesia Economic
Seminar (SEMI 10) launched by Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni
Mohamad Hanadzlah.
Explaining the proposal further, Saiful Hadi said he believed the songstress
could play an effective role to help ease strained relations should there be a
crisis between Malaysia and Indonesia.
"When heated issues arise, we don't need to send Malaysian or Indonesian
delegates to appease the situation. Send Siti Nurhaliza to sing and tell the
people what a waste it is to fight...this will warm the hearts of those who used
to see things in a negative light," he said.
Saiful Hadi said Siti Nurhaliza has a large fan base in Indonesia who
consider her an icon with a positive personality.
He compared her to the late Umi Kalthum who was able to unite the Arab
countries through her popularity as an Arab singer when the region was fighting.
"Egypt, Saudi Arabia, North Yemen and South Yemen were in a conflict with
each other, but when Umi Kalthum sang all the Arab countries broadcasteded it on
the radio and TV," he said.
Meanwhile, when met, Siti Nurhaliza said she was touched by the proposal and
felt it was a big honour and responsibility, but added she was ready to play a
role to help humanity.
However, she hoped it would also be carried out with the help of other
parties.
"We are all given our individual specialities, and if what I have can be
shared for the good of all then I will do so," she added.
