#SHOWBIZ: Saiful Apek: I was arrested due to a fight
"I can confirm that it is indeed my photo. I know many are now wondering about the circumstances of my arrest," Saiful told BH Online.
"What I can say at this time is that it stemmed from an altercation. That's all I'm prepared to reveal for now. I will provide a full explanation later," he added.
The incident, which surfaced yesterday, involved a portal report of a comedian resembling Saiful Apek, clad in a pink shirt, being detained by two police officers.
The location and specific reasons for the arrest were initially unclear.
Saiful, a member of the renowned comedy troupe Scenario, expressed his regret over how quickly sensationalised news can spread.
"It's a familiar refrain: good deeds often go unnoticed, while missteps are amplified, and in the absence of information, speculation runs rampant," he said.
"I urge everyone to refrain from spreading unverified information until you hear the full story directly from the source," said the 56-year-old artiste, whose real name is Mohd Saiful Azam Mohamed Yusoff.
"Avoid jumping to conclusions, regardless of where your sympathies lie."
"Rest assured, I will provide a comprehensive explanation in due course. In the meantime, I ask for your prayers and refrain from sharing unconfirmed reports," he said.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another recent controversy involving a Scenario member.
In March, Yassin Yahya was reportedly detained by Saudi Arabian authorities at Jeddah Airport while performing Umrah with friends.
The comedian is believed to be serving a six-month prison sentence, following his conviction in November of last year, on suspicion of carrying prohibited substances.
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