Singer Aina Abdul laments negative comments from fellow artists

Malaysian singer and composer Aina Abdul has voiced her disappointment over what she perceives as negative online behavior from fellow artists following her performance at the recent Anugerah Juara Lagu 40 (AJL40).

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Why should we live in a society that hates each other? We should be celebrating fellow artists.

Abdul, whose real name is Nurul Aina Abdul Ghani, acknowledged seeing the posts but stated her preference for not dwelling on such negativity. "Why should we live in a society that hates each other? We should be celebrating fellow artists," she told Utusan Malaysia. She highlighted the shared struggles of those in the arts, noting that their lives are not always filled with easy days.

"If the hardship comes from the audience, they don't know about our lives. But if it comes from fellow artists, sometimes I wonder, why? Why must we be so negative?" Abdul questioned. She clarified that her comments were not directed at any specific individual and expressed hope that those involved are happy with their actions.

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If the hardship comes from the audience, they don't know about our lives. But if it comes from fellow artists, sometimes I wonder, why? Why must we be so negative?

Despite the alleged criticism, Abdul remains focused on her career. "I will continue my work and remain positive. I know what I do might not be for them, but for my fans who appreciate my art," she said, referencing a sentiment that "our art is for us." She added that the challenges of being an artist help her identify true friends and advised against perpetuating negativity, urging for self-care and a better approach in the current year.

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I know what I do might not be for them, but for my fans who appreciate my art.