Wanda Hamidah Requires Son to Work Part-Time While Studying in Japan

Actress and politician Wanda Hamidah has established a strict condition for her son, Rakshan Rashad Hakim, as he prepares to pursue higher education in Japan. According to reporting from Babel Insight on May 21, 2026, Hamidah is requiring her son to secure part-time employment to cover his own living expenses while studying abroad.

The decision is part of a broader effort by Hamidah to instill a sense of independence and responsibility in her son. By requiring him to manage his own finances while living far from home, she aims to ensure he develops the necessary life skills to navigate adulthood autonomously.

During a discussion in the Trans TV area on May 21, 2026, Hamidah detailed the expectations she has set for Rakshan regarding his transition to life in Japan.

I told him that once he is in Japan, he should learn the Japanese language and must be able to find extra income there. Because the mother’s money is also just enough. So he has to support himself by working,

Wanda Hamidah

This approach reflects a distinct parenting philosophy that Hamidah employs, characterized by a refusal to micromanage her children’s administrative or academic requirements. She noted that her methods differ significantly from those of other parents who may handle every detail of their children’s educational journeys.

Hamidah explained that while she provides support for the choice of a quality institution, she does not intervene in the logistics of the process, such as filling out forms or providing escorts.

Among other mothers, I am the one who cares the least about the children. I mean, if their friends are still taken care of by their mothers regarding forms or being escorted, I don’t join in. Basically, choose a good school, and Mother will support it,

Wanda Hamidah

The actress emphasized that the drive to achieve a successful future must originate from the child’s own hard work and personal desire rather than being a product of parental facilities. She believes that the effort required to build a future should be borne by the individual pursuing it.

Hamidah further clarified her stance on educational support and personal accountability, stating that if the child chooses not to pursue schooling, they must be prepared to handle their own affairs.

If you want to go to school, Mother supports it. If you don’t want to go to school, then you take care of yourself. This represents his future, not my future. So the effort is not from me, but from the child himself,

Wanda Hamidah

Rakshan Rashad Hakim’s decision to study in Japan is not a recent whim but a long-held aspiration. He has harbored an interest in the country since he was in elementary school, driven specifically by an admiration for the cleanliness and comfort of the local culture.