Pekin Ibrahim says actors involved in drugs should be given a second chance

Pekin Ibrahim said that it is better to just focus on ourselves than fixating on the issues of others. Photo: Pekin Ibrahim/Instagram

Cases of actors within the entertainment industry involved with drugs have been an issue for some time now. Malaysian actor Pekin Ibrahim believes the public should stop bringing down these individuals for their past mistakes.

"I think that the issue of drugs in the creative industry does not need to be raised because it is not a new thing anymore," he shared with mStar, The Star's Malay-language portal. He also highlighted that there are also many other drug addicts who are struggling, but these actors seem to be getting more attention just because of who they are.

The Bunohan actor added: "It's better to focus on taking care of ourselves than to find fault in others, we should give second chances to those who are involved and not escalate the issue."

The issue with drugs in the industry drew attention following reports of actor Niezam Zaidi, director Mohd Latif Zami and assistant director Saiful Zaidrin Ismail pleading guilty to charges for possession of cannabis and methamphetamine on Oct 12.