31st August 2026 – (Hong Kong) The death of Anita Mui’s mother at the age of 102 has drawn public attention to the arrangements for her funeral and the underlying family issues. Mui Kai-ming, the only son of the late centenarian, spoke to the media at the hospital, expressing frustration that news of his mother’s passing had reached him via journalists rather than through family or carers. He explained that his mother had apparently choked while eating, although the exact cause is yet to be determined pending an autopsy, as her helper could not clearly describe the circumstances. He revealed that his mother had been under the care of domestic staff, but the nurse previously dedicated to her care had been dismissed by a nephew, which he suggested may have led to delays in response during the emergency. He also noted that his mother’s phone had allegedly been blocked by others, adding further to the family discord, and expressed the belief that, if not for the recent accident, his mother might have lived to the age of 105.
Mui Kai-ming disclosed that he last saw his mother two years ago and, regarding her funeral, stated his preference for burial rather than cremation, stressing that regardless of past disputes, his mother would always remain his mother. He asserted that there was no one else left in the immediate family to handle the arrangements and that, as the only son, he must take on this responsibility. When asked about financial pressures, he insisted that he was not worried about costs, saying that life comes with responsibilities and that Anita Mui had set aside considerable funds for charitable purposes. He confirmed plans to apply for funds from the foundation if necessary and warned of legal action if his ability to do so was obstructed. Mui Kai-ming also pointed out that while he earns his own living through gardening work, he believed that Anita Mui’s charitable funds were being inappropriately accessed by unnamed parties close to his mother. When pressed, he declined to name those involved, merely stating that it was well known among those familiar with the family. He added that he had seen his nephew at the hospital but did not speak to him, and stated that he would not refuse to meet anyone at the funeral, reiterating that there are no permanent enemies.