{
  "id": 5460200,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Fasha Sandha urges Elisya to stay strong amid 'Madu Atau Racun' controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/showbiz-fasha-sandha-urges-elisya-to-stay-strong-amid-madu-atau-racun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T01:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1525393/showbiz-fasha-sandha-urges-elisya-stay-strong-amid-madu-atau-racun"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Fasha Sandha has encouraged her sister Elisya Sandha to remain resilient amid backlash surrounding their latest drama, Madu Atau Racun. In a post on social media, Fasha, addressing Elisya as Angah, implored her to disregard the negativity and concentrate on personal growth. Fasha wrote, \"Everyone has different opinions. Take whatever can be a lesson, ignore the negativity, and keep moving forward, Elisya.\" She urged her sister not to allow the harsh comments to weigh on her heart, to let the negativity pass, and to remember that this moment too shall pass.\n\nFasha further assured Elisya of her unwavering support, saying, \"I will always be here for you, little sister. I love you so, so much.\" The criticism erupted after clips from the production by Metrowealth International Group (MIG) went viral. Viewers expressed their disapproval of scenes involving Elisya and co-star Uqasha Senrose, alleging that the drama touched upon sensitive religious and LGBTQ-related themes.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Actress Fasha Sandha has offered words of encouragement to her younger sister, Elisya Sandha, following online backlash over her latest drama, Madu Atau Racun.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Madu Atau Racun' controversy highlights need for clearer OTT regulation, says producer",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/showbiz-madu-atau-racun-controversy-highlights-need-for-clearer-ott",
        "published": "2026-09-04T02:10:57.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}