THE last-minute cancellation of a Hari Raya shopping event has put actor and businessman Noruliman A Rahman, better known to fans as Boy Iman, back into the limelight again, for all the wrong reasons.
The “Hoorey X Fest Raya” mega shopping event, which was supposed to be held from April 19 until April 21 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Kuala Lumpur, made headlines after it was cancelled a day before it was supposed to start.
Boy Iman then took to Instagram to clear the air over his role in the “Hoorey X Fest Raya” as the event’s sales and marketing director, after his name was mentioned several times on social media regarding the cancellation.
In his post, Boy Iman said that he was not responsible for the decision of the organiser, Tenview (M) Sdn Bhd, and clarified that he was hired by the company.
“I’m not qualified to speak; what more to give out statements on behalf of the company, as I was only an employee.
“I am not its CEO, and I’m also not responsible for handling the company’s account or its SOP, and I was not involved in its decision-making as the company is still run by a legitimate owner, board of directors and CEO.
“I’m just one of their workers living on the salary based on the offer letter and letter of appointment I’ve received and based on the job scope that was listed in it, which was signed by me and the company’s CEO,” he clarified on the post.
Boy Iman said he wanted to avoid confusion and slander against him and inform the public of his position on the matter.
He added that he was ready to assist and meet with the authorities to give his statement, and he also hinted via his Instagram story that he would be taking legal action against those who made slanderous accusations and spread lies about him.
Over 100 local celebrity entrepreneurs who had signed up as vendors for the 72-hour event were affected by the cancellation announcement that was made by the venue provider.
Astro Awani reported that Tenview chief executive officer, Datuk Mohammad Aliff Hakim, said that the main sponsors had pulled out at the last minute, resulting in them being unable to pay for the venue. Aliff added that those who had signed up as vendors were given two options: either get their refunds or wait for a later date.
Local band frontman Ayie from Floor 88, who was one of the vendors at the event, told mStar that he stood to lose nearly RM10,000 for his investment in preparation for the event.
He added that many vendors were also affected and one of his friends had burnt through almost RM20,000 due to the last-minute cancellation.
