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An actress from a popular police drama was reportedly detained alongside 17 other people during a drug raid at an entertainment centre in Kuala Lumpur
She was detained after testing positive for methamphetamine.
According to The Star, Dang Wangi OCPD Asst Comm Sazalee Adam confirmed the arrest on 7 July.
As rumours circulated online, veteran actress Salina Saibi made it clear she was not the actress involved
The 44-year-old actress, who spent over two decades portraying an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on screen, said she was not the person who was detained.
"It's not me. Confirm," Salina told Harian Metro, adding that she has spent 20 years protecting her professional reputation.
Salina, who balances her life as a mother, wife, and businesswoman, explained that she always advised fellow actors to prioritise their integrity.
Acclaimed director and producer Datuk Yusof Haslam confirmed that he was aware of the incident involving an actress from his TV show
Yusof revealed that he had previously given the individual advice about her public conduct.
"The police have already advised us about this matter. As actors, we should avoid getting involved with drugs or any other negative activities if possible. But once someone is involved with drugs, it is not a good thing," he told Berita Harian.
Yusof also confirmed that the actress has been temporarily suspended
"There was supposed to be filming today. But since things turned out like this, I've had to temporarily suspend her," he revealed.
He also said that the TV series has very few scenes left to be shot.
"We will just wrap up filming just like that. I mean, because we have already shot a lot of scenes. There are only a few scenes left anyway. Even if she isn't around, it won't be a problem. God willing, we will finish the remaining few scenes."
