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Singer Hussain's 'Apology' Tactic Aims to Avoid Conflict
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Singer Hussain's 'Apology' Tactic Aims to Avoid Conflict

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian singer Hussain stated that his viral Threads post saying 'I apologize' was his way of maintaining peace and avoiding prolonged conflict.
  • The 23-year-old artist prefers not to respond to provocations with anger, viewing apologies as his primary strategy to de-escalate situations.
  • Hussain also addressed his fan club's perceived fanaticism, suggesting their strong defense stems from his respectful treatment of his father, which resonates with fans who may lack paternal figures.

Malaysian singer Hussain, winner of Big Stage Rocketfuel, explained that his widely shared Threads post, which simply stated 'I apologize,' was a deliberate tactic to maintain his peace of mind and sidestep escalating disputes. The 23-year-old artist, whose full name is Jamak Hussain Jamilul Hayat, prefers a non-confrontational approach, choosing to offer apologies rather than retaliate against negativity.

That's my trademark, actually. If someone dislikes me, I just apologize. I don't take it to heart. They can say whatever they want because, for me, negative things don't last.

— HussainHussain explained his strategy of apologizing to de-escalate conflict and maintain personal peace.

"That's my trademark, actually," Hussain said. "If someone dislikes me, I just apologize. I don't take it to heart. They can say whatever they want because, for me, negative things don't last." He believes that by forgiving others, they may eventually feel sympathy and question their own actions, wondering if they were justified in their behavior towards him.

When we forgive, eventually they will feel sympathy and start questioning their actions towards me and think, 'Is what I did right? Why is he just staying silent?'

— HussainHussain elaborated on his belief that forgiveness can lead others to self-reflection.

Hussain views such challenges as a normal part of life, acknowledging that it's impossible to please everyone. He sees negativity as temporary and believes it ultimately returns to the originator. He also frames these difficulties as tests from God, encouraging a mindset of sincere forgiveness and letting go.

We humans, it's hard to satisfy everyone. In 10 people, there must be one who feels envious. But what can you do? Bad things won't last. Everything will return to them.

— HussainHussain reflected on the universality of human relationships and the transient nature of negativity.

Regarding his fan club, often described as overly zealous in his defense on social media, Hussain attributes their loyalty to the respect he shows his father. He believes this familial bond is a source of his good fortune, inspiring his fans to defend him fiercely. He noted that some fans may not have fathers and find joy in witnessing his close relationship with his own.

This test also comes from God. So, let's just be sincere and forgive them. Simple.

— HussainHussain attributed life's challenges to divine testing and advocated for sincere forgiveness.
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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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