Late HK singer Anita Mui’s brother under fire for proposing $242,000 funeral for mother
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Tam Mei Kam, the mother of the late Hong Kong pop singer Anita Mui, with her son Peter Mui Kai Ming in 2008. Tam died on Aug 30 at the age of 102.
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- Peter Mui opposes cremation of his late mother and plans an elaborate HK$1.5 million funeral, claiming "money will fall from somewhere" to cover costs.
- He hints at revealing new details about Anita Mui's estate and denies past family conflicts, calling himself a "100 per cent filial son".
- Peter faces public criticism and accusations from his ex-wife over his behaviour and financial issues, with netizens urging respect for his late family members.
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Peter Mui Kai Ming, brother of late Cantopop icon Anita Mui, has come under fire after making a series of remarks about his late mother’s funeral and his sister’s estate, Hong Kong newspaper The Standard reported.
During a press conference on Sept 7, Peter said he opposed having his mother – who died at the age of 102 on Aug 30 – cremated as she had always been afraid of fire.
He said he had instructed his lawyers to seek a court injunction to prevent any cremation proceedings, and revealed plans for an elaborate funeral, which was expected to cost HK$1.5 million (S$242,000).
When asked how he intended to pay for the costly arrangements, he simply said: “Money will fall from somewhere.”
He hinted that he would disclose previously unknown details about Anita’s estate and trust fund after their mother’s funeral.
He dismissed his mother’s past remarks about wanting to sever ties with him, insisting that he was a “100 per cent filial son”.
Netizens branded him a “freeloader” trying to profit off Anita’s legacy. Others urged him to let his mother and sister rest in peace.
Peter’s first wife Joey, a Malaysian, has also made accusations about his financial affairs.
In an interview with Sing Tao Headline, Joey alleged that Peter has failed to land a stable job for years, claiming: “Has he not taken his medication? He’s been like this for at least 50 years. He has never held down a stable job.”
Joey accused him of becoming volatile whenever his mother went against his wishes. “He would lose his temper and threaten to harm himself. He would come home drunk and kick the door several times.
“That’s why (his mother) asked me to take my son back to Malaysia, so he wouldn’t frighten the child,” she alleged.
THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK