Man Launches ‘Villain for Hire’ Service to Help Clients Become Heroes By Taking Him Down
A Malaysian entrepreneur, Shazali Sulaiman, known for his tough-guy appearance, has ingeniously transformed his rugged image into a lucrative business opportunity. Sulaiman has recently gained significant social media attention by offering a one-of-a-kind service called ‘villain for hire,’ aimed at helping individuals step into the hero role for their partners.
At the age of 28, Sulaiman launched this unconventional service on January 8, presenting it as a means for clients to exhibit their masculinity and impress their significant others. In a Facebook post, he humorously stated, “Are you tired of your partner thinking you are weak? For a reasonable fee, I can help you prove them wrong.”
Clients interested in Sulaiman’s service simply need to provide the time and location, and he will arrive to play the role of the villain, allowing them to demonstrate their strength by ‘taking him down.’ To enhance the theatrical experience, Sulaiman even posted a photo of himself with disheveled hair and an unlit cigarette, embracing his tough-guy persona.
The ‘villain for hire’ service is priced at 100 ringgit (approximately $22) on weekdays and 150 ringgit on weekends. Additional charges apply for clients residing outside the city, based on the travel distance.
Sulaiman caters to both male and female clients and has already assisted friends and family members in their hero-making endeavors. While the exact earnings from this venture remain undisclosed, Sulaiman shared a recent scenario where he was hired at a shopping center. “When the boyfriend left for the restroom, I simulated ‘harassing’ his girlfriend. Upon his return, he confronted me like a hero,” Sulaiman recounted.
Despite the service’s lighthearted intentions, some social media users have expressed concerns about its legality, particularly in relation to potential sexual harassment implications. In Malaysia, individuals convicted of sexual harassment may be required to compensate for any financial or emotional damages caused. Moreover, engaging in inappropriate public behavior that causes distress could lead to a prison sentence of up to three months, a fine, or both.
In response to critics, Sulaiman clarified that his service is purely theatrical and harmless. “It is all just an act, like WWE. No one gets hurt, I am the only ‘loser’,” he reassured.
