Peter Mui Kai Ming, eldest brother of the late Cantopop star Anita Mui, held a roadside memorial for their mother, Tam Mei Kam, outside her former home in Hong Kong on September 23. The event followed Peter’s exclusion from Tam’s funeral, which took place on September 19.

According to local reports, Peter and his Thai fiancée, May May, carried a portrait of Tam along with incense, candles, joss paper, and other traditional offerings to the pavement outside the residence. They placed the portrait on the ground and proceeded to light the incense and candles before burning the offerings. During the ritual, Peter loudly called out to his mother, saying, “Mum, collect your things!” Despite attracting attention from passers-by, the pair appeared undeterred.

Peter spoke emotionally about the situation, stating that he intended to manage the funeral arrangements and expressed his hope that his mother could find peace. At one point, he looked at the portrait and declared, “I will definitely help you get it back. Rest assured.” Tam passed away on August 30 at the age of 102.

Prior to the memorial, Peter had announced plans to spend HK$1.5 million (approximately S$244,000) on the funeral and had threatened legal action to prevent the cremation of his mother’s remains. He was reportedly hospitalized recently after experiencing a surge in blood pressure amid his frustration over being left out of the funeral proceedings.

Peter has threatened to sue his nephew, who was overseeing the funeral arrangements, accusing him of “murder,” and indicated that he would take legal action against the police concerning the management of his mother’s belongings. These developments highlight a deep family rift following Tam’s death.

In contrast, a close friend of Tam told local media that the elderly woman had wished for a quiet funeral and did not want Peter involved in the arrangements, which is why he was not informed about the events. The friend’s account suggests that Tam’s preferences played a role in the family’s decision-making.

The dispute reflects ongoing tensions within the Mui family over Tam’s final rites and underscores the challenges families sometimes face when managing the arrangements following the death of a long-lived and well-respected matriarch.