{
  "id": 18128880,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Think before posting': Fazley calls out insensitive celebrity posts on religion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/showbiz-think-before-posting-fazley-calls-out-insensitive-celebrity",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T13:08:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/11/1570909/showbiz-think-posting-fazley-calls-out-insensitive-celebrity-posts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Celebrity chef and singer Datuk Fazley Yaakob has expressed his disappointment with insensitive remarks made by fellow celebrities regarding the religious celebrations of other faiths. This issue came to light after actress Zahirah MacWilson criticized various festive practices on social media, such as children dressing up for Halloween, trick-or-treating for candy, and sitting on the laps of older men. Zahirah subsequently issued an apology, stating she was still learning about different religions and had no ill intentions. Fazley, 48, called on public figures to be more cautious when sharing opinions about religious practices, drawing from his own experiences growing up in Los Angeles, where he participated in various cultural celebrations, including Halloween, Christmas, and Easter. He emphasized the importance of selecting words carefully when discussing sensitive topics online. While acknowledging Zahirah's apology, actor Tony Eusoff urged the public, especially the Christian community, to accept her apology without overreacting, warning that doing so could harm racial harmony in the country.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Singer and celebrity chef Datuk Fazley Yaakob has expressed his embarrassment over insensitive comments made by fellow celebrities regarding the religious celebrations of other faiths.",
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  "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."
}