{
  "id": 4100158,
  "title": "Joey BPR meninggal dunia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/joey-bpr-meninggal-dunia-4100158",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:53:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 at the age of 63. His death was announced by his wife, Zarinah Zainal, to Harian Metro. Assalamualaikum, the wife informed that her husband had returned to the Almighty at 8:11 AM on August 29, 2026, in Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL). She expressed her gratitude to Allah in a WhatsApp message. According to the message, Joey held a remembrance ceremony at Santai, National Cultural Centre, Kuala Lumpur, the previous day, singing two songs before being transferred to HKL by ambulance. Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors confirmed internal bleeding and a narrowed heart. The situation unfolded too quickly. Joey was a beloved person. She hoped that Allah would grant him peace.",
  "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",
        "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."
}