3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Tony Eusoff: 'I'm barred from entering Singapore'
KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Tony Eusoff has said that he remains barred from entering Singapore following his past drug conviction.
In a news report today, the 48-year-old actor, whose real name is Anthony Joseph Hermas Rajiman, revealed that he has attempted to apply for permission to enter the island republic several times since his release in 2016, but without success.
"So far, I have applied (for the permit via online application) three or four times. But there has been no response yet," he said.
Tony, who was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment in Singapore in April 2016 for possession of Class A controlled drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act, accepts the consequences of his actions.
"I don't blame anyone. What has happened is the repercussion of my own shortcomings. I admit that I'm the one who didn't respect the laws of the country. Now I have to bear the consequences."
Despite his past, Tony expressed gratitude for an early release.
"But I'm grateful that I was released three months early. I believe everything happens for a reason. It was the lesson of my life," he added.
Despite being barred from entering the country, Tony is thankful that his drama series was permitted to air there.
"I was offered to act in a drama series titled 'Chiron', which was aired on Mediacorp's Suria channel.
"What impressed me was that the production was willing to come to Malaysia to film my scenes, as I could not go there due to the ban.
"And I even won an award for my acting in the drama series. Life is strange sometimes," he said.
