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Malaysian actor Remy Ishak believes he was victim of witchcraft due to envy
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Malaysian actor Remy Ishak believes he was victim of witchcraft due to envy

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian actor Datuk Remy Ishak believes he was a victim of witchcraft fueled by envy, which significantly impacted his mental health and personality.
  • He experienced physical symptoms and a feeling of being widely disliked, leading to self-doubt and fear of public interaction.
  • Despite the ordeal, Ishak remains resilient, viewing it as a test from God and expressing his determination to continue his acting career.

Malaysian actor Datuk Remy Ishak revealed that his 21-year career has been marred by what he believes was witchcraft, stemming from envy by unknown parties. The ordeal, which he has sought alternative treatment for, has profoundly affected his mental state and public persona.

So many things happened, I vomited blood and felt restless. At one point, I wondered why everyone seemed to hate me?

— Datuk Remy IshakDescribing the physical and emotional toll of the alleged witchcraft.

Recalling the difficult period, Ishak, 44, described feeling like a stranger to himself. He noted a pervasive sense of being disliked, which eroded his confidence and made him hesitant to meet people. "So many things happened, I vomited blood and felt restless. At one point, I wondered why everyone seemed to hate me?" he shared.

"What did I say that made people dislike, hate, and get angry? What did I do wrong for people to see me that way?" Ishak questioned, adding that he sometimes feared appearing arrogant due to the intense negative perceptions. He struggled with communication, finding his tongue unable to move and his mind unable to think clearly.

What did I say that made people dislike, hate, and get angry? What did I do wrong for people to see me that way?

— Datuk Remy IshakExpressing his confusion and distress over public perception.

Despite these challenges, Ishak views the experience as a phase of testing. He understands that the entertainment industry is not immune to envy and hatred, often intertwined with business strategies and popularity. "Actually, I've been careful from the start because this is a business," he said, acknowledging the competitive nature of the industry.

Actually, I've been careful from the start because this is a business.

— Datuk Remy IshakReflecting on the competitive nature of the entertainment industry.

Ishak remains determined to fight on and continue his acting career. "I am a fighter. There were moments of despair, but having two feet in this industry, I will never leave it just like that. It will just take some time to return," he stated, expressing hope for recovery and continued success.

I am a fighter. There were moments of despair, but having two feet in this industry, I will never leave it just like that. It will just take some time to return.

— Datuk Remy IshakAffirming his commitment to his acting career despite the challenges.
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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.

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