{
  "id": 16828762,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Mamat Sepah issues public apology over ongoing Sepahtu feud",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/showbiz-mamat-sepah-issues-public-apology-over-ongoing-sepahtu-feud",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T01:30:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/10/1565132/showbiz-mamat-sepah-issues-public-apology-over-ongoing-sepahtu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Comedian Mamat Sepah, also known as Mohd Noor Haji Murad, 41, has issued a heartfelt apology for the ongoing feud between his close friends, Jep Sepahtu and Shuib Sepahtu. During a TikTok live broadcast, Mamat urged people to cease sending him negative direct messages (DMs) after reflecting on his own role in the dispute. He expressed regret for his actions that led to the rift and acknowledged that he was the one who initiated the controversy, causing even Shuib to become entangled in it. Mamat urged everyone to put the past behind them and move forward. The conflict began when Shuib highlighted their friendship issues on an episode of Dol's Podcast, co-hosted by Mamat. Jep, whose real name is Mohd Nadzri Zainal Abidin, had previously apologized for past incidents but expressed fatigue at the repeated public airing of their personal matters. Shuib issued an apology to Jep on October 15, but Jep subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit against Shuib on the same day.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Comedian Mamat Sepah has issued a public apology for the ongoing rift between his two close friends, Jep Sepahtu and Shuib Sepahtu, during a recent TikTok live broadcast.",
  "key_points": [
    "Mamat Sepah, 41, apologizes for feud with Jep and Shuib Sepahtu",
    "Conflict started when Shuib discussed friendship issues on Dol's Podcast",
    "Jep filed defamation lawsuit against Shuib on October 15"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mamat Sepah’s attempt to mediate the conflict through a public apology highlights how personal disputes between prominent comedians can quickly escalate into legal battles and widespread social media harassment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}