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I and Adipati never argued about country - Mimi Lana
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I and Adipati never argued about country - Mimi Lana

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian actress Mimi Lana expressed confusion over persistent online arguments between Malaysians and Indonesians about national superiority.
  • She stated that such debates are pointless as the two nations share common roots and should foster unity.
  • Lana highlighted that her on-screen relationship with Indonesian actor Adipati Dolken did not involve any such nationalistic disputes.

Malaysian actress Mimi Lana has voiced her bewilderment at the recurring online disputes between Malaysians and Indonesians, who she observes are constantly debating which nation is superior. The 30-year-old performer finds these arguments perplexing, especially given the shared heritage and close ties between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.

"Why do Malaysians and Indonesians always fight? It gives me a headache," Lana shared in a social media thread. The debate over national pride has frequently flared up on social media platforms, with citizens from both countries engaging in heated exchanges to assert their country's strengths and achievements.

Why do Malaysians and Indonesians always fight? It gives me a headache.

— Mimi LanaExpressing her confusion and frustration over the online disputes.

Lana, who recently starred in the film 'Mojoku Hilang,' pointed out that her on-screen partner, Indonesian actor Adipati Dolken, and she never engaged in such discussions during their collaboration. "Adipati and I never argued about whose country is better. Or not yet?" she remarked, emphasizing a desire for harmony over contention. Her comments underscore a sentiment that such nationalistic squabbles detract from the cultural and familial bonds shared by both nations.

Adipati and I never argued about whose country is better. Or not yet?

— Mimi LanaHighlighting her professional relationship with Indonesian actor Adipati Dolken as an example of cross-border harmony.
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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.

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