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Celebrity status no excuse to break the law, says Dazrin Kamarudin
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡พ Malaysia /Culture & Society

Celebrity status no excuse to break the law, says Dazrin Kamarudin

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor and entrepreneur Dazrin Kamarudin stressed that celebrity status does not grant immunity from the law, especially when organizing events.
  • He emphasized the need to comply with regulations and obtain official approval before proceeding with any activity, regardless of one's public profile.
  • Dazrin also highlighted the importance of balancing business risks with legal compliance and respecting regulatory bodies to avoid issues.

Actor and entrepreneur Dazrin Kamarudin has firmly stated that being a celebrity is no excuse to disregard the law, particularly when organizing events. The 38-year-old emphasized that all individuals must adhere to established regulations and secure necessary approvals from authorities before undertaking any activities.

Don't because we are celebrities, we feel we can break the law. Rules are rules. If a license is needed, apply for one. I will not proceed with an event until approval is granted.

โ€” Dazrin KamarudinEmphasizing the need to follow regulations regardless of celebrity status.

"Just because we are celebrities, we shouldn't feel we can break the law. Rules are rules. If a license is needed, apply for one. I will not proceed with an event until approval is granted," Dazrin stated at the Weekend Fรชte Al Aqsa Carpets program.

He further explained that his intention to help a street performer was postponed because such performances require a valid license. "We need to be brave in taking risks, but at the same time, we must know the laws and regulations in force. Don't break the law because you want to do business with everyone," he added.

We need to be brave in taking risks, but at the same time, we must know the laws and regulations in force. Don't break the law because you want to do business with everyone.

โ€” Dazrin KamarudinHighlighting the balance between business risk-taking and legal compliance.

Dazrin, who has been in business for years without facing issues with authorities, believes that while popularity might open doors for meetings, it doesn't guarantee special treatment. "Discipline and how we respect others and follow rules are what determine our standing," he concluded.

Discipline and how we respect others and follow rules are what determine our standing.

โ€” Dazrin KamarudinOn whether celebrity status provides an advantage in business dealings.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.