Actress Tiz Zaqyah laments criticism over her slim figure

Malaysian actress Tiz Zaqyah has voiced her frustration with the tendency of some older individuals to criticize her increasingly slim physique. The 38-year-old star, known for her role in the drama "Nur Kasih," finds it peculiar that positive remarks about her weight loss are frequently met with surprise, rather than genuine compliments.

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I often receive comments saying I've become thin, which I see as a conversation starter. But when I reply with 'Alhamdulillah' or 'thank you' because I worked hard to achieve it, they seem surprised. I then wait for them to respond with 'good job' or 'congratulations,' but they never do. It's very strange.

"I often receive comments saying I've become thin, which I see as a conversation starter," Zaqyah shared in a Threads post. "But when I reply with 'Alhamdulillah' or 'thank you' because I worked hard to achieve it, they seem surprised. I then wait for them to respond with 'good job' or 'congratulations,' but they never do. It's very strange."

Zaqyah feels that such reactions, especially when she expresses gratitude for the changes, are inappropriate and hurtful. She questioned if this type of response falls under "teguran ain," a form of criticism associated with the evil eye, particularly from older relatives like aunts and uncles.

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Is this what is called 'teguran ain'? This is actually very hurtful.

Zaqyah, who began her acting career in 2009 and won the Popular Female TV Actress award at the 23rd Anugerah Bintang Popular BH, believes these comments can be emotionally damaging. Her experience highlights a cultural sensitivity around discussing physical appearance, especially concerning weight changes, and the impact of unsolicited, often critical, remarks.

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What is certain is that situations like this usually come from the older generation, like uncles and aunts.