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To be an artist, you need 'barang' – Aqasha
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To be an artist, you need 'barang' – Aqasha

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian actor and singer Aqasha, 43, stated that the late composer Rosli Khamis, also known as Loloq, taught him the meaning of 'barang,' or the talent required for an artist.
  • Aqasha recalled Loloq telling him during the filming of 'Man Laksa' 21 years ago that he possessed this 'barang,' which he now understands as talent, ability, or drive.
  • He emphasized that aspiring artists need genuine talent and ability, not just a pursuit of popularity, urging them to identify their unique strengths.

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian actor and singer Aqasha, 43, shared insights into the true meaning of artistic talent, attributing his understanding to the late composer Rosli Khamis, widely known as Loloq.

Aqasha recounted a conversation with Loloq during the filming of the movie 'Man Laksa' approximately 21 years ago. At 23, Aqasha recalled Loloq telling him, "You have that 'barang.'" He admitted he didn't understand the term then but now interprets 'barang' as innate talent, ability, or a driving force.

"Now I ask, do you like attention? Do you want to be an artist? You have to have that 'barang,' find it first. Know what 'barang' you have. Don't be attention-crazy when in reality, you have no value," Aqasha stated via a Threads post. He stressed that being a celebrity or artist requires genuine talent and capability, not merely chasing popularity.

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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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