*T/W: Assault. Reader discretion is advised.
They say that “there’s no such thing as bad publicity”, and this is apparently what the manager of the celebrity preacher that’s been embroiled in accusations of rape, believes. In a video interview, Mohd Aizat Jaafar – who manages Da’i Syed – admits that the publicity surrounding the case has only helped to make the artist more recognisable.
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In the video, Mohd is asked if he believes that the publication of the issue has increased the viewership and reach of Da’i Syed’s latest song. He responded with:
“From the angle of promotions… You could say yes because a lot of people – that previously had not heard of Syed, but following this issue – even the aunties working at the courthouse canteen know who he is. So the feedback that we’ve received is that it has helped with promotions.”
True enough, his latest song ‘Ya Agmal Eyoun (Oh Beautiful Eyes)’ – which happens to be a cover of an Arabic track – has since racked up 1.4 million views on YouTube since it’s release in late November. Mohd did, however, stress that with this newfound reach, he hopes that Syed will be able to advocate for good things to the public in the future.
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The 25-year-old actor and singer born Syed Shah Iqmal Syed Mohammad Shaiful – but more popularly known as Da’i Syed – had made headlines after the media picked up news that a series of sexual assault reports were lodged by several women against the celebrity. He is currently being charged with raping a woman at the Shah Alam Sessions Court on December 10 and faces up to 20 years in prison and whipping if found guilty. He also faces two separate charges, including one for molestation at the Petaling Jaya Magistrate’s Court and Sessions Court. The Perlis-born celebrity has pleaded not guilty to all three charges and has since been released from a temporary detention centre in Beranang, Selangor after posting bail amounting to RM35,000.
*Cover image credits: Instagram / @daisyed_
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