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Friends Still Ask, Offer Financial Aid: Actor Shahronizam Grateful
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Friends Still Ask, Offer Financial Aid: Actor Shahronizam Grateful

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Shahronizam Noor is battling bone cancer and feels grateful for the support from friends and colleagues.
  • Many artists, crew members, and production companies have reached out, offering moral support and financial aid.
  • One production company provided a significant financial contribution, which Shahronizam deeply appreciates.

Actor Shahronizam Noor, 54, expressed profound gratitude for the unwavering support from his peers in the arts community as he fights bone cancer. He shared that many friends, fellow artists, and production crews have consistently checked on his health, offering comfort and strength during his challenging battle.

Alhamdulillah, many are asking about my well-being, calling and messaging me. Many friends I call have also visited when they learned about my health condition.

โ€” Shahronizam NoorDescribing the support he has received from friends and colleagues.

"Alhamdulillah, many are asking about my well-being, calling and messaging me. Many friends I call have also visited when they learned about my health condition," Shahronizam told Utusan Malaysia. He noted that while he may appear fine externally, his body is struggling with bone cancer. He highlighted that even friends with limited means have reached out with calls and visits.

People see my exterior and think I'm okay, but our bodies can be unpredictable because I have bone cancer.

โ€” Shahronizam NoorExplaining his condition despite appearing well.

Beyond moral support, Shahronizam revealed that a production company he had previously worked with stepped in to provide financial assistance. "When I needed financial help, one production company I worked with before came forward with a substantial donation to help me," he said. He feels deeply thankful for friends and productions that recognized his hardship and offered aid, emphasizing the value of their willingness to share in his struggles.

Even friends with limited means still call and are willing to visit.

โ€” Shahronizam NoorHighlighting the generosity of his friends.

Shahronizam, husband to singer Safura Yaacob, was diagnosed with stage two chondrosarcoma (bone cancer) after experiencing back pain. The support he has received is a testament to the camaraderie within the Malaysian entertainment industry.

When I needed financial help, one production company I worked with before came forward with a substantial donation to help me.

โ€” Shahronizam NoorRevealing the financial assistance received from a production company.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.