{
  "id": 8224569,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Painful but necessary': Shila Amzah heads to China for her children's future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/showbiz-painful-but-necessary-shila-amzah-heads-to-china-for-her",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:08:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1535595/showbiz-painful-necessary-shila-amzah-heads-china-her-childrens"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Shila Amzah, 36, has admitted that relocating to China for her career is a significant sacrifice made for her children's future. The daughter of veteran Muzik Muzik host Datuk ND Lala expressed in a recent interview that leaving her children behind is painful, but necessary for her success. Shila, whose real name is Nur Shahila Amir Amzah, stated that she often reminds herself to stay strong, as it is all for the good of her children's future.\n\nHer seven-year-old son, Seth, has been a source of comfort for Shila during this difficult time. Seth regularly tells his mother, \"Mama, you have to make your work easy and be happy,\" which brings warmth to her heart. Shila appreciates her son's maturity and apologises for celebrating his birthday a little late, on Malaysia Day instead of his actual birthday on National Day. She hopes Seth will grow into a successful and God-fearing young man, proud of his mother's hard work in China. Shila is set to leave for China soon to further her career in the Chinese music market.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Shila Amzah has admitted that leaving her family behind to build her career in the Chinese music market is never easy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Shila Amzah relocating to China for children's future",
    "Seven-year-old son Seth provides comfort during difficult time",
    "Shila hopes Seth becomes successful, God-fearing young man"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}