#Showbiz: Up to people to decide, says Syafiq Kyle on 'starring' in lewd video

KUALA LUMPUR: Actor Syafiq Kyle has claimed the lewd video associated with him cropped up about two years ago.

He also said he might have known the woman identified as Mira, allegedly having a “lewd” conversation with him.

“I was made aware of this video in 2016, but I can’t confirm it’s authencity,” he told the media yesterday.

Neither confirming nor denying he was the man in the video, Syafiq said he left it to the public to “make their own conclusions”.

“I’m the only person who can prolong or shorten this unfortunate incident, and I’ve decided to stop it. This is my final statement.”

The Langsuir actor admitted that he seldom “played” with his handphone, and did not know the individuals who made the direct message (DM) screenshot of his alleged “conversation”.

“The screenshot is not true, and was clearly edited by individuals,” he said.

Syafiq added that several people told him about the viral video, and claimed they had seen it in 2016. However, he was unaware of its content until recently.

“I didn’t realise this would become a big issue, especially during Ramadan,” he said.

Syafiq also said that his family was fully behind him in facing the controversy.

“My mother cried when she heard of what happened. But she believes I will clear my name and has given me all the support.”

Syafiq had earlier issued a statement which he posted on his Instagram account. It said that he and his management were doing their best to ensure that the public stopped sharing the video.

He also mulled legal action against any individual who shared it.

Syafiq regretted that the screenshot had gone viral, and was edited by irresponsible individuals who slandered him.

He revealed that they had replaced their profiles with those of a Filipino national.

Last Sunday, an entertainment portal reported that a Twitter user claimed he was in possession of the 35-second video “featuring” Syafiq.

The video featured a close-up view of a man who bore an uncanny resemblance to the actor, and he appeared to be involved in a vague conversation with a woman.

The anonymous Netizen claimed that they were “doing something naughty”.

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