{
  "id": 4112089,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Lisa Ch'ng takes comfort as late mother witnessed special day with Mat Yeung",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/showbiz-lisa-chng-takes-comfort-as-late-mother-witnessed-special-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T04:45:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1521186/showbiz-lisa-chng-takes-comfort-late-mother-witnessed-special-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur has witnessed a touching tribute by Malaysian model and actress Lisa Ch ng to her late mother, Datin Kong Yuk Chu, as the actress celebrated her recent wedding with TVB actor Mat Yeung on August 2. In an emotional Instagram post, Ch ng expressed her heartfelt gratitude to her mother for her determination to attend her daughter's special day, even while battling frail health. The photographs from the ceremony featured Kong seated in a wheelchair, a testament to her resilience. Kong, who was the widow of late property tycoon Datuk Bill Ch ng Chong Poh, passed away peacefully on August 25, surrounded by her loved ones. Ch ng recounted her mother's unwavering support, describing her as her \"ultimate safe haven\" during life's triumphs and trials. She fondly recalled the joyous gatherings and lively occasions her mother cherished during her childhood, promising to speak to her in her dreams, assuring her that she could now rest easy. A memorial service for Kong is scheduled to take place from August 30 to September 1 at the Nirvana Centre in Kuala Lumpur.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong-based Malaysian model and actress Lisa Ch’ng has shared a poignant tribute to her late mother, Datin Kong Yuk Chu, expressing profound gratitude for her determination to attend her recent wedding before her passing.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lisa Ch ng honors late mother Datin Kong Yuk Chu at wedding",
    "Kong Yuk Chu attended daughter's ceremony in wheelchair",
    "Kong passed away August 25, memorial service set for late August"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}