#SHOWBIZ: Repairs wipe out earnings: Veteran singer Zaiton Sameon seeks car donation
KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran songstress Zaiton Sameon is appealing for someone to donate a vehicle so she can travel to performance gigs and food festivals.
Veteran singer Zaiton Sameon, 70, is seeking a vehicle donation to aid her in traveling to performances and food festivals. The renowned Menaruh Harapan artiste laments the financial strain caused by her aging Perodua Viva's recurring mechanical issues. Recent repairs, including a steering rack and gearbox replacement, have depleted her earnings from gigs, leaving no funds for further repairs.
Now, she is compelled to rely on e-hailing services, which can cost up to RM400 for trips to distant locations like Johor Bahru. With gigs only sporadically booked, her income is consistently undermined. Zaiton is also awaiting a promised new single from a Melaka-based artiste. Surviving a devastating car crash in 1990 that killed her 13-year-old son and left her with severe head injuries, she continues to battle her disabilities as a registered OKU (person with disabilities) cardholder.
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