Malaysian singer Nabila Razali balances career and motherhood, dismisses criticism
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian singer Nabila Razali balances her career with her roles as a wife and mother, emphasizing effective time management.
- She believes her current hard work is for her child's future and dismisses criticism about neglecting maternal duties.
- Razali prioritizes her family after work and believes that family responsibilities should not hinder personal aspirations.
Malaysian singer Nabila Razali is navigating a new phase of her life as a wife and mother, demonstrating that these roles do not preclude pursuing career ambitions. Since marrying businessman Nik Iruwan Nik Izani and welcoming their first child, Nik Muhammad Nik Iruwan, Razali's focus has shifted significantly, but she remains committed to her professional goals.
Internal household matters are known only to my husband and I.
Razali attributes her ability to manage both her personal and professional lives to effective time management. Despite facing criticism and accusations of neglecting her maternal responsibilities due to her busy schedule, she remains unfazed. "Internal household matters are known only to my husband and I," she stated, emphasizing that her current efforts are for her child's long-term benefit.
I believe what I am doing now is for the good of my child in the future. I am working hard now, earning a living by singing, all to help my husband raise our child. The sustenance reaped now will yield results later.
"I believe what I am doing now is for the good of my child in the future," Razali explained. "I am working hard now, earning a living by singing, all to help my husband raise our child. The sustenance reaped now will yield results later." She also noted the fast-paced nature of the entertainment industry, stressing the need to remain active and pursue her aspirations while she is still young and relevant.
I cannot use the excuse that responsibilities as a wife and mother are the biggest obstacles to continuing my career in the arts.
Razali meticulously plans her artistic journey to balance it with her duties as a wife and mother. "I cannot use the excuse that responsibilities as a wife and mother are the biggest obstacles to continuing my career in the arts," she said. While her priorities have shifted from post-work entertainment to spending time with her family, she ensures her husband shares childcare responsibilities when she is occupied. Razali encourages others not to abandon their dreams due to family commitments, asserting that "every difficulty surely has a way out."
Every difficulty surely has a way out.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.