{
  "id": 8572471,
  "title": "Old photo, Facebook search reunite friends after four decades [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/old-photo-facebook-search-reunite-friends-after-four-decades-watch",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T23:31:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1536383/old-photo-facebook-search-reunite-friends-after-four-decades-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 1969, Devaki Rani Munusamy and Rohani Ambri, both 73, formed a friendship in Segamat, Johor, during their school days. They spent time together eating and chatting at the school canteen during recess. As they grew older, life took them in different directions. Rohani married early and raised a family, frequently moving due to her husband's military postings. Devaki Rani studied hairdressing and beauty abroad, returned home, and married in 1979. They lost touch after Devaki Rani moved abroad for her studies and Rohani began driving. Devaki Rani later moved between different cities as her husband completed his medical training. Despite not having modern communication tools, Rohani remained in Devaki Rani's thoughts. While looking through old photos, Devaki Rani discovered a photo of Rohani at her wedding. Using this clue, her second son, Dr Madhusudhan Shanmugam, found Captain Ropee Adman's photo on social media, matching the uniform in the photo. Further searches led him to Ropee's children, who confirmed his identity. Ropee had passed away, but Devaki Rani's son sent her his phone number. Within minutes, Rohani answered the call, recognizing her old friend. They embraced, reuniting after four decades. Devaki Rani, now in Klang with four children, and Rohani, with six children, expressed their happiness at their reunion. They both reminisced about their lost friendship and the years apart.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: Two friends separated for four decades have been reunited, thanks to an old photograph and a search on Facebook.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Old photo, Facebook search reunite friends after four decades",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/old-photo-facebook-search-reunite-friends-after-four-decades",
        "published": "2026-09-19T23:01:13.000Z"
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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."
}