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Singer Ratu Balqis Asks Public to Spare Her Family From Online Attacks
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Singer Ratu Balqis Asks Public to Spare Her Family From Online Attacks

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian singer Ratu Balqis has appealed for her family members to be spared from online criticism and insults.
  • She stated that while she was not born into wealth, her parents provided her with invaluable respect, morals, and love.
  • Balqis urged those with issues to direct their dissatisfaction towards her, not her family.

Singer Ratu Balqis has publicly appealed for her family members to be shielded from online insults and criticism, emphasizing that her humble upbringing has never been a source of shame.

I know I was not born into a rich family and I have always lived a simple life. But one thing my parents gave me was something that cannot be bought with money, namely respect, good values and a loving heart.

โ€” Ratu BalqisThe singer explained her upbringing and the values her parents instilled in her.

Balqis, 27, whose real name is Nor Balqis Ahmad Tajudin, acknowledged her modest background. She shared on Threads that her parents instilled in her values that money cannot buy: respect, good morals, and a loving heart. She has consistently worked hard, using her earnings from singing to support and care for her parents, and she is not ashamed of her origins.

The singer implored individuals with grievances to address them directly to her, rather than involving her family. "Do not insult my family. If you have a problem with anyone, just take it out on me," she stated, asking that her parents, siblings, and child be left out of any disputes.

Do not insult my family. If you have a problem with anyone, just take it out on me. Leave my parents, my siblings and my child alone. They should not be the target.

โ€” Ratu BalqisShe pleaded with critics to direct their issues towards her instead of her family members.

Balqis stressed that her family members have done nothing wrong to warrant such disrespectful treatment. She believes neither they nor she deserves to be subjected to judgment or scorn. This plea comes after she apparently faced negative comments that extended to her relatives.

They have never wronged you. They do not deserve to receive judgment, humiliation or disrespect from anyone. None of them deserve to be treated like this. And honestly, I don't deserve it either.

โ€” Ratu BalqisBalqis defended her family, stating they have not committed any offense to warrant such treatment.
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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.