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I am neutral, not taking sides - Umairah on parents' dispute
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I am neutral, not taking sides - Umairah on parents' dispute

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Umairah, 15, is remaining neutral in a dispute between her mother, Siti Saerah Tarudin, and her biological father, Saiful Anuar.
  • As the eldest child, Umairah feels responsible for protecting her younger siblings and believes her parents should resolve their issues privately.
  • She stated she does not know the specifics of the conflict, as she lives separately in a dormitory.

Fifteen-year-old singer Umairah has adopted a neutral stance regarding the public dispute between her mother, singer Siti Saerah Tarudin, and her biological father, Saiful Anuar. Umairah emphasized that she does not wish to get involved in their conflict, believing it should be resolved amicably without involving the children.

"Of course, the situation affects the children," Umairah acknowledged. "But because I am the eldest, I have to be more mature. I have to protect my younger siblings. Whatever disputes involve my mother and father, let them resolve it. As a child, I will not interfere in their affairs."

But because I am the eldest, I have to be more mature. I have to protect my younger siblings. Whatever disputes involve my mother and father, let them resolve it. As a child, I will not interfere in their affairs.

โ€” UmairahThe 15-year-old singer explains her role and decision to stay out of her parents' conflict.

Umairah stated that she is unaware of the exact details of the disagreement between her parents because she lives separately from them. "I, who don't know anything about it, didn't expect it to become serious because I live in a dormitory," she said briefly.

I, who don't know anything about it, didn't expect it to become serious because I live in a dormitory.

โ€” UmairahUmairah explains her limited knowledge of the dispute due to her living situation.

The young singer, known for the song "Hujung Indah," reiterated her decision not to take sides. She expressed confidence in her ability to discern right from wrong and understand her parents' behaviors. "Whatever it is, I am taking a neutral approach and not siding with anyone. I know what is right and wrong and know my parents' characters."

She concluded by stating she could not comment further but hoped netizens would pray for the best outcome for her family. The dispute between Siti Saerah and Saiful Anuar has been a topic of discussion, with Umairah's mature handling of the situation drawing attention.

Whatever it is, I am taking a neutral approach and not siding with anyone. I know what is right and wrong and know my parents' characters.

โ€” UmairahThe singer reaffirms her neutral stance on the family conflict.
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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.