Don't put others down while supporting artists, urges Zaki Yamani
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian singer Zaki Yamani urged fans on social media not to excessively support one artist at the expense of others.
- His statement on the Thread platform sparked agreement among netizens.
- Zaki did not specify which artist or situation prompted his remarks.
Malaysian singer Zaki Yamani has cautioned fans against excessive admiration for one artist that leads to the denigration of others. The artist shared his thoughts on the social media platform Thread, prompting a wave of agreement from netizens.
Interest is fine, but don't bring others down.
"Interest is fine, but don't bring others down," Zaki stated in his post. While he did not name specific individuals or situations that inspired his comment, his message resonated with many online users. The sentiment shared by Zaki highlights a concern about toxic fan culture and online negativity within the entertainment industry.
Netizens responded positively to Zaki's post, with many expressing their agreement. One user commented, "Agree Zaki. It seems the target of hatred towards Zaki has increased successfully in the last two to three months. But don't worry, more people support you. Even neutral netizens are largely on your side."
Agree Zaki. It seems the target of hatred towards Zaki has increased successfully in the last two to three months. But don't worry, more people support you. Even neutral netizens are largely on your side.
Another user encouraged him, saying, "Don't let negative things poison you. Keep going. You've done your best and many are behind you. Regarding the haters, don't worry. We, your fans, can help answer and fight back." These comments reflect a strong base of support for Zaki and a shared disapproval of the negativity he alluded to.
Don't let negative things poison you. Keep going. You've done your best and many are behind you. Regarding the haters, don't worry. We, your fans, can help answer and fight back.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.