{
  "id": 4098816,
  "title": "Joey BPR meninggal dunia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/joey-bpr-meninggal-dunia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/29/joey-bpr-meninggal-dunia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joey BPR, whose real name was Johari Mat Rozekhi, passed away today. The singer from the Malaysian rock band Bumiputra Rockers was 63 years old. His wife, Zarinah Zainal, informed Harian Metro that her husband had passed away at Kuala Lumpur Hospital early this morning. In a WhatsApp message, Zarinah conveyed that despite all prayers, Johari had returned to Rahmatullah. She also requested the community to offer condolences in the name of Allah. According to her, Joey held a gathering at Laman Santai, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, the night before, performing two songs before being rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival, doctors confirmed his bleeding and a blocked heart. His sudden demise left everyone in shock. Joey was a beloved person, and she expressed her gratitude for having him in her life.",
  "summary": "Vokalis Bumiputra Rockers meninggal dunia pada usia 63 tahun.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Joey BPR meninggal dunia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/joey-bpr-meninggal-dunia-4100158",
        "published": "2026-08-29T02:53:00.000Z"
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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."
}