Monday, October 6, 2025
  • Lowyat.NET
  • Lipstiq
  • Murai MY
  • Miss Murai
  • Varnam
  • Moviedash
  • Autofreaks
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
Hype Malaysia
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests
No Result
View All Result
Hype Malaysia
No Result
View All Result
Home Celebrity

Neelofa Recalls Concerns & Struggles During Early Days In Hijab

by Syahrul
April 30, 2020
104
SHARES
Share on FacebookShare on Whatsapp

During the recent episode of her “#BerseoranganBersama” Instagram Live session with Ustaz Ebit Liew, popular celebrity Neelofa recalled some setbacks she encountered during her earlier days sporting the hijab.

According to Neelofa (also known as Lofa), the first time she travelled abroad to New York alone, she was initially apprehensive of the response from foreigners towards her modest appearance. This relates to the fact that a lot of unfortunate events involved fellow Muslims at that time.

Source: Instagram

“Five years ago when I came to New York, there was fuss surrounding a mass shooting incident happened at a mosque nearby. I was afraid of how would they react to me – a girl in her tudung,” recounted the former “MeleTOP” MC.

“It was nerve-wrecking, but I told myself that Allah will always be there to protect me. If I got attacked at that time, I’ll just accept it. But to my surprise, a lot of Non-Muslims were being open-minded and even left words of praise. They didn’t view hijabs as symbol of fashion,” Lofa further added.

Source: Instagram

On the contrary, a few Malaysian brands didn’t allow the 31-year-old to even borrow their clothes when she first started covering her head! “I remembered the time when some brands refused to lend me some of their garments. They said that they didn’t ‘represent’ those who dons the headpiece, meaning they can’t wear the brands’ clothes,” spilled Lofa.

“So, that’s why I’ve been using my platform to spread the beauty of our religion. I’m aiming to put girls who cover their ‘aurat’ on the international stage. I want to go to events where the spotlight is on me as the only hijabi. I want to appear in magazines that never feature models in their hijabs,” Lofa told the local Muslim preacher.

(Video) PU Riz's Advice For Ameera Khan To Cover Up Her "Aurat"
Source: Instagram

Optimistic with her goals, the “Kau Yang Terindah” actress said, “(I’m doing this) because I want to show everyone that Muslims are capable of being equal with non-Muslims. I never told this story to other people before this. But I’m opening up since we’re currently discussing about the topic. I hope you can pray for me.”

We also hope that Lofa’s dreams will come true one fine day! For those interested, check out the local icon’s full clip with Ustaz Ebit Liew here (video by Shifa Alsagoff TV):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAcm_Dl2epA

Neelofa
https://lomp.at/4xkly
Share42SendTweet26Share

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook or Telegram for more updates and breaking news. 

FOLLOW THE HYPE

SOURCES: TIKTOK (@magdadelucia) & INSTAGRAM (@jichangwook)
Celebrity

(Video) Female Fan Sparks Outrage For Kissing Actor Ji Changwook On The Cheeks

by Adleena
October 6, 2025

When fans have the rare opportunity to meet their idols in person, they're expected to maintain boundaries. Unfortunately, a recent...

Read more
Source: Instagram/kasihirisleona
Celebrity

(Video) Kasih Iris Leona Buys Her First Car; Number Plate Steals The Spotlight

Influencer Kasih Iris Leona, daughter of actor Azhar Sulaiman, is making headlines once again, but this time it’s not for...

Read more
by Melissa
October 6, 2025
SOURCES: INSTAGRAM (@arryuu)
Celebrity

HK Star Moon Lau Shares Stunning Photos Taken At Penang’s Jalan Kek Chuan

It’s no surprise that Malaysia is the preferred holiday destination for many Hong Kong stars. Recently, Hong Kong actress Moon...

Read more
by Adleena
October 6, 2025
Celebrity

Anna Jobling Wins Big At Seoul International Drama Awards 2025

Malaysian rising star Anna Jobling etched her name in history after being crowned "Outstanding Asian Star – Malaysia" at the...

Read more
by Melissa
October 3, 2025
Celebrity

Flotilla Gaza Mission: M’sian Stars Demand Release Of Peers & Activists Detained By Israeli Forces

Earlier this week, devastating news broke that 23 Malaysians were intercepted and detained by the Israeli military during the Global...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
October 3, 2025
Source: Instagram/heavenbin83
Celebrity

RM45,000 Gone In 10 Minutes: K-Drama Star Jeon Hye Bin Speaks Out After Bali Theft

South Korean actress Jeon Hye Bin (전혜빈), who recently appeared in the 2025 Netflix K-drama “Beyond the Bar (에스콰이어: 변호사를...

Read more
by Melissa
October 3, 2025
Source: IG/mariahcarey, YouTube/MichaelJackson
Celebrity

(Video) “I’m So Upset”: Mariah Carey Explains Why Collab With Michael Jackson Remains Unreleased

To collaborate with your idol is a dream come true, but to work with a music legend is a milestone...

Read more
by Afiq Amin
October 3, 2025
SOURCES: INSTAGRAM (@sammi_chengsauman)
Celebrity

(Video) Sammi Cheng Sparks Concern After Sharing Video Of Her In Wheelchair

It’s no surprise that many of our favourite celebrities deal with health issues, typically caused by their harsh schedules. However,...

Read more
by Adleena
October 3, 2025
Load More


TOP STORIES TODAY

  1. 1

    #SIWON_OUT: Super Junior Choi Siwon Under Fire For Islamophobic Post

  2. 2

    Siti Nurhaliza To Hold “Legacy 30” Anniversary Concert In 2026

  3. 3

    Aaron Kwok’s Wife Moka Fang Reportedly Gave Birth To Baby Boy

  4. 4

    “See You In Jail”: M’sian Actress Ardell Aryana & Singer Zizi Kirana Share Update On Flotilla Mission To Gaza

  5. 5

    Ryu Da In: 6 Fun Facts About “Bon Appétit, Your Majesty” Actor Lee Chae Min’s GF

Malaysia’s live-wire for the latest news, trends, and entertainment is finally here. We are your calendar, your grapevine, your comic relief, your post-event coverage, and your celebrity stalker. Did we also mention that we are also your gateway to the world?



Contact us: newsdesk@hype.my



  • About
  • Advertise
  • Jobs
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Hype Picks
    • Go
    • Eats
    • Style
    • Streams
    • Concerts
  • Celebs
    • K-pop
  • Music
    • Reviews
    • Interviews & Features
  • Movies & TV
    • Movies
    • TV
    • Features
  • Lifestyle
    • Tech
    • Travels
    • News
  • Giveaways
    • Contests

©2025 Vijandren Ramadass. All Rights Reserved.