{
  "id": 2343530,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'I haven't disappeared': Pang Chinn Fei breaks silence after viral video sparks rumours",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/showbiz-i-havent-disappeared-pang-chinn-fei-breaks-silence-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T09:00:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1515977/showbiz-%E2%80%8Bi-havent-disappeared-pang-chinn-fei-breaks-silence-after"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: TV3 news presenter Pang Chinn Fei has spoken out to debunk a viral video suggesting she had disappeared from public view. Pang shared a screenshot and link to the YouTube video, which had been forwarded to her via WhatsApp. The video's creator, unknown to Pang, contained misleading details about her based solely on internet and social media sources. Pang stressed that she remains employed by Media Prima, though no longer on-air, dispelling rumors of her vanishing. As Video Content Management Editor at Media Prima TV Network and a mentor to new news presenters, Pang expressed dismay at the video's virality, which amassed nearly 150,000 views and numerous likes in less than 24 hours. While the news presenter appreciated supportive comments from netizens, she also faced baseless claims. Despite the online backlash, Pang expressed gratitude for the community's support.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: TV3 news presenter Pang Chinn Fei has stepped forward to clarify a viral video claiming she had disappeared from the public eye.",
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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."
}