Malaysia’s Siti Nurhaliza confirms ‘big concert’ next year

Kuala Lumpur, The Gulf Observer: Malaysia’s top singer Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin was thrilled to win Shopee Super Celebrity award for the first time and be a part of the recent grand affair, held at The Majestic Hotel KL.

“I got to meet more influencers in person, who I’ve only previously seen on social media,” said Siti Nurhaliza, looking radiant in a blush pink ensemble.

“I’ve had business dealings with Khairul Ming before but we never met until tonight. It’s inspiring to meet these young creative people and I’m happy because we’re all on the same platform.”

As a big Shopee fan, she confessed to finding it somewhat addictive. “It’s dangerous, isn’t it?” she said, adding that once she starts shopping, it’s hard to stop.

“Other people can stick to their planned list of items to buy but I can’t seem to do that, but of course, it makes shopping much easier and more convenient. I can always get what I want there.”

While her favourite things to buy are kitchenware and storage containers for the fridge, her five-year-old daughter Siti Aafiyah Khalid can’t get enough of makeup and pretty press on nails.

“She’ll say to me: ‘Add to cart, Ibu’,” said Siti, who thanked Shopee for helping her grow her business as a beauty entrepreneur with brands SimplySiti and BeauSiti.

Confirming a big concert next year, she said if everything goes to plan, she will make the announcement soon.

Fans can also look forward to new products from her beauty brands, including more fragrances.

“I’ve just launched my new album but I haven’t gone all out in promoting it because I’m focused on my business and raising funds for the Palestinian people through my Nurjiwa Foundation.”

She added that helping those in need is what makes her the happiest. “At this point in my life, it’s no longer popularity I seek but instead, giving back to society. I want to make a difference.”

This year, she was able to reach her target goal of more than RM1 million for those affected by Covid-19, floods and the Gaza conflict, which she raised from concerts under the Nurjiwa Foundation.

Like Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Jovian Mandagie also enjoys buying stuff on Shopee.

“I like to cook, so I buy a lot of kitchenware from Shopee,” he said, adding it’s so much easier to keep clicking than go scouting around, place to place.

As a first-time Shopee Super Celebrity award winner, he said it’s an honour to be recognised as they’re selective.

Jovian, who launched his own ready-to-wear line in 2012, has a huge following as one of Malaysia’s top designers.