Actress Tisha Shamsir Denies Drug-Related Charges

Actress Tisha Shamsir, known for her role in the popular drama series "Gerak Khas 2.0," pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate's Court in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to charges linked to three types of drugs. The 40-year-old, whose real name is Shanorbiah Shamsir Alam, entered her plea after the charges were read before Magistrate Khairunnisak Hassni.

According to the urine test results presented, the actress was accused of self-administering methamphetamine, amphetamine, and ketamine. The tests were conducted at the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division office of the Dang Wangi District Police Headquarters at 7:30 AM on July 7th. The prosecution, led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Nur Ainna Maryam Norazman, proposed a bail of RM4,000 with a citizen as a guarantor, citing Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries a maximum fine of RM5,000 or imprisonment up to two years, along with supervision for two to three years if convicted.

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The accused has separated from her husband. Under the accused's care are her parents, both in their 70s, who are self-employed with uncertain incomes.

Tisha's defense lawyer, Nik Azhar Nik Adib, argued for a lower bail amount. He highlighted that his client is self-employed with an unpredictable income and is responsible for supporting her parents, who are in their 70s. "The accused has separated from her husband. Under the accused's care are her parents, both in their 70s, who are self-employed with uncertain incomes," the lawyer stated. He further emphasized that the accused had presented herself to the court voluntarily after being granted police bail, indicating no risk of flight.

Consequently, the court granted Tisha bail set at RM1,000 with one guarantor. The case has been scheduled for mention on October 8th for the submission of documents. The incident gained media attention last Tuesday when reports emerged of a female actress from a well-known police drama being detained with several other individuals in a VIP room at an entertainment center in the capital, testing positive for methamphetamine. The raid, part of "Op Noda," was conducted by the Anti-Vice, Gambling, and Secret Societies Division (D7) of the Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters in collaboration with the Dang Wangi District Police on July 7th at 3:15 AM.

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The purpose of bail is to ensure attendance. The accused, who was previously granted police bail, has appeared in court herself, indicating no risk of flight.