Cheating husband is indeed the worst 'red flag' - Hisyam Hamid
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actor Hisyam Hamid believes infidelity is a major red flag in marriage.
- He plays a cheating husband, Lukman, in the drama 'Ikatan Terlarang'.
- Hamid emphasizes that trust is paramount and betrayal can destroy families.
Actor Hisyam Hamid has spoken out against infidelity, labeling it the most severe 'red flag' in a marriage. Hamid currently portrays Lukman, a character whose infidelity is causing outrage among viewers of the Astro Ria drama 'Ikatan Terlarang'.
For me, when a man is married, he needs to know his responsibilities and boundaries. There is no such thing as having a wife but then wanting to fall in love with someone else.
Hamid firmly believes there is no justification for married individuals to fall in love with others. He stated that betraying a spouse goes beyond a simple mistake; it is a profound betrayal that can shatter relationships, families, and the lives of loved ones. "For me, when a man is married, he needs to know his responsibilities and boundaries. There is no such thing as having a wife but then wanting to fall in love with someone else," Hamid explained.
Many like to use the excuse that feelings come without force, but the reality is when we choose to get married, we also choose to protect our partner's trust. That's why I say, cheating is a very big mistake and should not happen.
The character Lukman has become increasingly detested by the audience for his affair with Bella, played by Mawar Rashid, who is also his wife Azura's sister-in-law. Many viewers have identified Lukman as a prime example of a 'red flag' husband, showing no remorse for his actions. Hamid acknowledged that the strong negative reaction from the audience signifies the drama's success in conveying its message.
If you ask me, that is indeed 'the biggest no-no ever'. It is not just a common mistake but a betrayal that can destroy the relationship, family, and the lives of those we love.
However, Hamid stressed that Lukman's behavior does not reflect his personal values. He asserted that infidelity is unacceptable in his own relationships. "We are all human and imperfect, perhaps we make mistakes in various things. But when it involves infidelity, I see it as something different. It involves trust built over years, and when that trust is betrayed, the impact is not easy to heal," he said. He concluded that infidelity not only hurts a spouse but also affects the entire family, emphasizing it should never be taken lightly or normalized.
We are all human and imperfect, perhaps we make mistakes in various things. But when it involves infidelity, I see it as something different. It involves trust built over years, and when that trust is betrayed, the impact is not easy to heal.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.