6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Stop spreading unverified claims on Zara Qairina's death, says ministry
JOHOR BARU: The public has been told to stop circulating unverified information on social media regarding the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, to avoid disrupting police investigations.
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching said she did not have detailed figures on the number of complaints or social media posts taken down by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) so far.
"As Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil mentioned yesterday , internet users must be responsible for what they share.
"Many social media posts may contain unverified facts, so let the police carry out their probe without interference," she told reporters after launching the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Digital Grant here today.
The case, which went viral online, has sparked outrage among netizens demanding firm action against all parties involved.
Separately, Teo also reminded the public to ensure the Jalur Gemilang is displayed correctly during the National Month, following recent viral incidents of the flag being hung upside down.
