She responded to the requests.
An online feud has erupted between actresses.
On Instagram, the Hong Kong actress Anita Chui has publicly requested that the Malaysian actress Tong Bing Yu pay back the money he supposedly owes her. The two starred together in the 2016 film Women’s special force.
In her Instagram stories, Anita Chui wrote: “Give back the money you owe to @tongbingyu”, tagging her former co-star. She also shared a screenshot of an alleged conversation between her and Tong Bing Yu. In it, Anita Chui called Tong Bing Yu “a big liar” and threatened to “expose” she. Anita Chui has said she will sue Tong Bing Yu if the latter does not pay her.
Now, Tong Bing Yu’s lawyer is reportedly investigating the situation. In a statement, the star addressed Anit Chui’s Instagram stories, calling them “misleading” AND “defamatory.”
Some may be aware that there have been recent social media posts that contain misleading or inaccurate insinuations about actual facts and evidence and could therefore be considered defamatory.
— Tong Bing Yu
Anita Chui is not, however, the only person to accuse Tong Bing Yu of withholding money. A week after Anita Chui made her allegations, another individual allegedly used a fake account on Malaysian Film and Television Industry Workers Facebook Group to Ask for Tong Bing Yu “give the money back” presumably he owes it to her.
Tong Bing Yu, give the money back! How long are you going to drag this out? This is so despicable. How dare you make others work without paying them, and then delay their salaries? Do you have any conscience? Have you thought about the fact that these people have families to support? You are totally inhuman.
— Anonymous accuser
According to Malaysian media reports, the anonymous accuser left malicious comments on Tong Bing Yu’s social media accounts, as well as those of her friends. In response, the actress said: “This person has not only damaged my reputation, but has also had a serious impact on the people around me, and I don’t even know who this person is. For me, this is a very serious defamation.”
Tong Bing Yu urged his accuser to bring evidence of wages owed to his company, saying that “take responsibility” if the statements are true.