Local singer Hasnol, 56, living at workers' quarters, turns to e-hailing & busking to stay afloat

Malaysian singer Hasnol has opened up about a difficult period in his life, revealing that he is now staying temporarily at a workers’ quarters owned by a friend in Shah Alam, Selangor.

In an interview with mStar, The Star’s Malay-language news portal, the 56-year-old said he is working hard to rebuild his life while seeking a more stable source of income.

He also revealed that there are times when he has to skip meals to save money for other essential expenses.

“That is just how my life is right now. I eat what I can afford. If I can get roti canai, then that is what I will eat to get by,” he said.

Hasnol, whose full name is Hasnol Hassan Ariff, acknowledged that his current lifestyle is a far cry from the one he used to enjoy in the past.