Fahmi: Tread carefully with Gerik crash online content
SINTOK: Content creators and social media users should exercise caution and uphold proper etiquette when sharing or producing content related to the Gerik bus accident, says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil (pic).
The Communications Minister said the reminder was to protect the privacy and emotions of the victims' families.
'I urge everyone to give the victims' families as much space and privacy as possible.
'I came across a piece of content made by an individual at the scene of the incident and inside the bus.
'Although the message is a message of condolence, for me, it is an accident area that is under investigation by the authorities, so be careful in producing content,' he told a press conference after delivering a keynote address at the forum titled 'Suara, Siber dan Sempadan: Merungkai Dinamika Kebebasan Media dalam Era Digital' at Universiti Utara Malaysia here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Fahmi indicated that the incident is anticipated to be among the topics discussed at today's Cabinet meeting.
'However, we will first await the official report from the authorities.
'Based on the findings, we will determine the necessary course of action, including any enforcement measures that may be required.
'We are currently awaiting the Cabinet meeting for the latest updates.
'Insya-Allah, a press conference will be held after the meeting, which I will personally oversee,' he said.
Separately, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will provide RM1,000 each in immediate aid to 10 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students warded in the intensive care units of two hospitals in Perak.
Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the donations were made through Yayasan Kebajikan Negara under a compassionate fund.
'Eight students are being treated at Hospital Taiping, while two are in Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh,' she told reporters in Putrajaya.
Nancy said the ministry will also look into providing aid and support for the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
'I think the families need time to grieve as well,' she said.
'It is not just about giving money. What they need most right now is emotional support.'
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