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Aisha Retno seeks 'healing' before tackling major projects

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Singer Aisha Retno describes the current year as her busiest, balancing multiple major projects simultaneously.
  • She is set to perform at the Latihan Pestapora music festival in August, a long-held dream, and will also participate in the musical "Puteri Gunung Ledang" and compete in Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL).
  • To manage her demanding schedule, Aisha plans a short break in July for 'healing' before the intense August period, prioritizing mental and physical readiness.

Malaysian singer Aisha Retno is navigating a career-defining period, juggling a multitude of high-profile projects that have made this year her most demanding yet. The 25-year-old artist, whose full name is Sharifah Aisha Retno Sayeed Mariam, is preparing for a significant performance at the inaugural Latihan Pestapora music festival in August, an event she has long aspired to be part of.

This is a blessing, and I will not waste it. It is my dream to perform on the Pesta Pora stage, even though the location is in Kuala Lumpur.

· Aisha RetnoAisha expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to perform at the Latihan Pestapora music festival.

"This is a blessing, and I will not waste it," Aisha stated, expressing her excitement about performing at the Kuala Lumpur-based festival. She hopes this opportunity will lead to future performances at Pestapora in Indonesia. For the festival, she will be joined on stage by Aziz Harun and Nadhif Basalamah, recalling her last festival appearance at the Java Jazz Festival in 2024.

Beyond Pestapora, Aisha's schedule includes a role in the musical "Puteri Gunung Ledang" (PGLM) and a competition at the prestigious Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL). "As an artist, we must know how to divide our time and focus. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so of course, I will not refuse Pesta Pora, and at the same time, I will fulfill my responsibility for AJL," she explained.

As an artist, we must know how to divide our time and focus. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so of course, I will not refuse Pesta Pora, and at the same time, I will fulfill my responsibility for AJL.

· Aisha RetnoAisha discussed her strategy for managing multiple major commitments simultaneously.

Recognizing the immense workload ahead, particularly in August, Aisha plans to take a short hiatus in July. This period is intended for personal rest and 'healing' before she dives back into her professional commitments. "Actually, after the announcement of my involvement in PGLM, I decided to take a short break before the AJL excitement begins in August. So, July is my month to travel and rest a bit," she shared.

What is important is mental and physical readiness. I need to ensure I am healthy enough to go through all of this.

· Aisha RetnoAisha highlighted the importance of her well-being in handling her packed schedule.

Aisha is adopting a mature approach to handle potential negative influences and speculation, choosing to focus on her larger career plans, including the preparation for her upcoming album. "There are many more things I need to focus on. There's AJL, PGLM, Pesta Pora, and plans to launch an album. I consider all the challenges that come as a nudge from God to see how I react," she said, emphasizing her commitment to patience and forward momentum.

Actually, after the announcement of my involvement in PGLM, I decided to take a short break before the AJL excitement begins in August. So, July is my month to travel and rest a bit.

· Aisha RetnoAisha revealed her plan to take a break in July to recharge before her August performances.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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