{
  "id": 4188094,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Final curtain call: Legendary BPR frontman Joey laid to rest at 63",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/showbiz-final-curtain-call-legendary-bpr-frontman-joey-laid-to-rest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T12:12:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/08/1521391/showbiz-final-curtain-call-legendary-bpr-frontman-joey-laid-rest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The local music scene in Malaysia mourned the loss of Joey, the former frontman of the legendary rock outfit Bumiputra Rockers (BPR), as he was laid to rest at the age of 63. Over 100 attendees, including grieving family members, close friends, and fellow celebrities, paid their respects at the Ukay Perdana Muslim Cemetery. Joey's death was attributed to heart complications, following a collapse on stage during a performance at Istana Budaya. Joey, a pivotal pillar of BPR since its inception in 1985, is remembered for his distinct vocals and the band's enduring legacy in the Malaysian music industry, with hit albums like Selamat Pagi Malaysia and Bisa still resonating with fans today.",
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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."
}