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Not sulking, just prefers self-reliance: Singer Nizam Laksamana on charity showcase funding
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Not sulking, just prefers self-reliance: Singer Nizam Laksamana on charity showcase funding

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian singer Nizam Laksamana stated he is not sulking about not receiving funding for his charity showcase, but prefers self-reliance.
  • He has organized four successful charity showcases to help artists in need, using ticket sales and donations.
  • Nizam is also caring for his wife, who has stage two breast cancer, and is available for singing engagements to supplement his income.

Malaysian singer Mohd Nizam Pechok, known as Nizam Laksamana, has clarified that his inability to secure funding from MyCreative Ventures and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) for his charity showcase is not a matter of sulking, but a preference for self-sufficiency. Despite repeated applications, the planned allocation for the "Showcase Amal Artis Legenda" (Legendary Artist Charity Showcase) was not approved.

Maybe I am not Datuk-ranked.

— Mohd Nizam PechokNizam Laksamana jokingly referred to his rank as a possible reason for not receiving funding.

"I don't like begging. I am not that great, and perhaps my strength is not as strong as others," Nizam told Utusan Malaysia. He explained that he has independently organized four successful charity showcases in the past, all of which aided artists in distress. This time, he is opting to continue the showcase by selling tables and providing meals, finding more satisfaction in self-effort. The funds raised will be donated to fellow artists in need.

Not sulking, but I don't like begging. I am not that great, and perhaps my strength is not as strong as others.

— Nizam LaksamanaNizam explained his stance on not receiving funding for his charity showcase.

Nizam mentioned that the "Showcase Amal Artis Legenda 4.0" held about two years ago was intended to be the last. However, friends offered support and encouragement, leading him to continue with a team of four. The program's concept remains the same: providing donations to cancer patients, both adults and children.

They know that I am an event organizer, I have organized charity showcases four times. All were successful. So if they want to help, give me the allocation. I am independent.

— Nizam LaksamanaNizam highlighted his track record and preference for direct support.

Beyond his charitable endeavors, Nizam has been dedicating himself to caring for his wife, Salwati Zulkifli, who has stage two breast cancer. She requires ongoing monitoring at Hospital Kuala Lumpur due to the formation of new lumps. Nizam manages household chores and ensures his wife and child get to and from work. He is also open to singing invitations to boost his income, having not performed professionally for three years.

I feel more satisfied trying on my own, the results collected are donated to our other friends. Many friends want to help.

— Nizam LaksamanaNizam expressed his satisfaction with self-funded efforts for charity.
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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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