We are not rich actors, says Malaysian actress Fazlina Ahmad Daud on delayed payment

Malaysian actress Fazlina Ahmad Daud voiced her disappointment over a production company's failure to issue final payment for her acting services, nearly a month after the drama series concluded.

Daud, 51, took to the social media platform Thread to question the delay, noting that the work was finished and the drama was nearing its broadcast date. "Why do I have to ask for the final payment? The work has been finished for almost a month, right? The drama is about to air, isn't it? Why, we are not rich actors," she stated.

While she did not name the production company, Daud also questioned the company's practice of withholding payments from actors, especially given the unpredictable nature of acting work. "If we had offers every month, it would be fine, right?" she added.

The actress also pointed out that such payment issues tarnish the reputation of all production companies, even when only one or two are at fault. She further raised concerns about the plight of production crews who are also affected by delayed salaries.