“We don’t want a M’sian Epstein!” – Actress Speaks Out Against Alleged Exploitation in M’sian Showbiz

Malaysian actress Mimi Lana has spoken out against alleged human trafficking and exploitation within the local entertainment industry.

Mimi broke her silence following a recent episode of the SembangOhhYeah Podcast, in which fellow actress Puteri Balqis and her mother, Norashikin Mohd Aziz, shared horrific details of their past experiences.

A deceptive offer of help

The ordeal allegedly began when Balqis required medical treatment for her eyes. What appeared to be an unconditional offer of assistance arrived unexpectedly, with Norashikin being told that a politician was willing to help them through the crisis.

In the podcast, Norashikin explained that she was approached by a veteran artiste who assured her that the help would be free of charge. However, her suspicions were raised when she was instructed to get into his car without Balqis.

“I was told to marry him, but I was not allowed to see Balqis”

Norashikin claimed that once inside the car, she was taken to a house where “six other men” were waiting. There, the veteran actor allegedly imposed disturbing conditions for Balqis’s treatment. He reportedly told Norashikin that she would have to marry him, while Balqis would be sent abroad and kept away until she turned 21.

She further claimed she was instructed to wear a hijab when leaving the house, but was told it was unnecessary when the men were inside.

“I was not allowed to see anyone,” Norashikin recalled.

One of the men then allegedly entered the room, but she chose not to disclose further details, citing that it was “too painful to remember.”

Eventually, she was sent back to Brickfields, where Balqis was waiting. Refusing the “help,” the mother simply told her daughter that they would look for another doctor.

“We don’t want another Jeffrey Epstein!”

Responding to the revelation, Mimi Lana took to Threads to express her heartbreak, particularly over the insult to a mother’s dignity. She argued that in a country governed by law, such incidents should never occur—especially when the targets are naïve individuals new to the industry.

“I always believed our working space should be a safe place, not a hunting ground. Not a place where women and children are treated like objects,” Mimi wrote.

She also urged the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to take the matter seriously, warning against the dangers of complacency, saying:

“Every time we remain silent, we’re allowing this to happen again and again. We don’t want a Jeffrey Epstein in Malaysia.”

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