The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a stern warning to netizens to not share pictures of the accident victims involved in the recent airplane crash in Elmina or legal action will be taken.
MCMC in a statement gave its condolences to the families of the victims and reminded Malaysians to respect the sensitivity of the issue and refrain from disseminating photos of the victims.
They added that sharing these photos or video recordings can not only offend the victim’s family but also violate the most basic principles and ethics.
It is important for all individuals to exercise due judgment when downloading photos of victims of tragedy and not to spread or further share the content. Any sharing involving photos or videos of victims of the tragedy and any party involved may be subject to legal action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission
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— MCMC (@MCMC_RASMI) August 18, 2023
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