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Controversies surrounding Anita Mui’s remains and estate
Overview
A series of controversies and criminal incidents have emerged involving the remains and estate of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui.
In September 2026, a family dispute arose following the cremation of Mui’s 102-year-old mother, Tam Mei-kam. Mui’s eldest son, Mui Kai-ming, alleged he was not notified of the ceremony and claimed the executor of the will proceeded with the cremation to ‘destroy evidence’. He further stated he was denied access to see his mother prior to the event. Conversely, reports indicated the ceremony was managed by grandchildren in accordance with the deceased’s wishes.
This follows a separate incident involving the theft of Anita Mui’s own ashes from the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. While initial reports noted a discovery in July 2024, a subsequent incident was reported in July 2026, when fans noticed the screws on the niche's doorplate were loose and the urn was missing.
On October 10, 2026, the singer's 63rd death anniversary, the family and the Anita Mui International Fan Club issued an urgent public appeal. Mui's brother, Mui Kai-ming, expressed profound grief and anger, offering a 50,000 HKD reward for information. He stated that if the urn is returned intact, the family will not pursue further action. The theft has sparked public outrage and raised questions regarding monastery security, amid suspicions of links to organized crime syndicates.
Despite a police report being filed nearly three months ago, the Lantau District Major Crimes Unit has reportedly made no significant progress. The family has requested that anyone who visited the monastery between January and July 2026, or motorists with dashcam footage from the area, come forward with any suspicious sightings.
Entities
Tam Mei-kam · Mui Kai-ming · Anita Mui · Peter Mui Kai-ming · Hong Kong Police Force
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hong Kong police have not yet made any arrests in the investigation into the missing ashes.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anita Mui's brother, Peter Mui Kai-ming, has offered a reward of 50,000 HKD for information leading to the recovery of the ashes.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A fan discovered the loosened screws and missing urn at the Po Lin Monastery on July 18.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The family of Anita Mui is experiencing extreme distress following the disappearance of her ashes and the recent death of Mui's mother.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation is being handled by the New Territories South Regional Crime Unit.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The family is requesting dashcam footage from motorists who drove near Po Lin Monastery during July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ashes were stored at the Pagode Hoi Wu within the Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No ransom demands or extortion attempts have been received by the family since the report was filed.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 18 sourcesAnita Mui ashes missing from Hong Kong monastery
The family of Cantopop icon Anita Mui is appealing for help after her ashes were discovered missing from a Lantau Island monastery. A 50,000 HKD reward has been offered as police investigations continue.
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[CULTURE] 4 sourcesFamily dispute erupts over cremation of Anita Mui’s mother
A legal and family dispute has emerged after the cremation of Anita Mui’s 102-year-old mother, Tam Mei-kam, with her eldest son alleging evidence destruction.
Sources
aeiou.pt · arts-spectacles.com · cafef.vn · chinesepress.com · correiomanha.pt · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · gznf.net · hongkongfp.com · kosmo.com.my · medcom.id · sapo.pt · secretchina.com · singtaousa.com · soha.vn · star.ettoday.net · stheadline.com · thanhnien.vn · tienphong.vn
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