{
  "id": 8880994,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Khairul Aming sparks online proposal storm after sharing cheeky personal profile",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/showbiz-khairul-aming-sparks-online-proposal-storm-after-sharing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T08:00:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1537620/showbiz-khairul-aming-sparks-online-proposal-storm-after-sharing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Social media personality Khairul Aming, known as KA, has garnered attention after sharing a humorous personal profile on Threads. The 33-year-old entrepreneur introduced himself with a list of hobbies and attributes, including his love for cooking, comfort with children, and experience running a business. Notably, he mentioned being allergic to shrimp paste and having caught anchovies before. KA also clarified that the child in one of the accompanying photos was not his own.\n\nThe post quickly gained traction, prompting a stream of witty replies from netizens attempting to win KA's attention. Commenters crafted their own profiles, often mirroring KA's own qualities while adding their own unique touches. One user, also 32, offered to volunteer themselves or a family member, and another 33-year-old user emphasized their skills in driving, map reading, and virtual travel. A 31-year-old user playfully suggested mimicking obsessive cleaning habits and speaking medical jargon.\n\nThe humorous competition continued, with a 25-year-old individual offering to introduce KA's 25-year-old sister from Pasir Mas, Kelantan, who is pursuing a master's degree. Eventually, a commenter conceded that \"there's just too much competition\" and stepped aside.\n\nThe amusing exchange highlighted the popularity of KA's cheeky profile and the playful nature of online interactions.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Entrepreneur and social media star Khairul Aming has caught the eye of netizens after sharing a tongue-in-cheek personal profile online.",
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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."
}