{
  "id": 5060200,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Aliff Syukri says National Day parade appearance wasn't about money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/showbiz-aliff-syukri-says-national-day-parade-appearance-wasnt-about",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1524370/showbiz-aliff-syukri-says-national-day-parade-appearance-wasnt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri participated in Malaysia's recent National Day parade as part of the Shopee Malaysia contingent, making headlines for his appearance. In a post on Threads, Aliff clarified that his participation was not driven by financial gain, but rather as a means to express his gratitude towards the platform for its support in expanding his business. He emphasized that the reason behind his involvement was not the payment, but Shopee Malaysia's substantial help in his business endeavors. Aliff further acknowledged that his accomplishments today would not have been achievable without the backing of Malaysians and the country at large. He posed a rhetorical question to his audience, asking, \"Without you, who am I, and without this country, who are we?\" In a follow-up statement, Shopee Malaysia affirmed that Aliff had joined the parade voluntarily and received no monetary compensation for his participation.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri attracted attention after taking part in Malaysia’s recent National Day parade as part of the Shopee Malaysia contingent.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aliff Syukri participated in National Day parade for gratitude, not money",
    "Shopee Malaysia supported his business expansion",
    "He emphasized importance of Malaysians and country"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Tiong: Don't make assumptions over Tun M's National Day appearance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/tiong-dont-make-assumptions-over-tun-ms-national-day-appearance",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:54:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}