File complaints on grieving Dr M pics to media council, says Fahmi
Malaysian Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has advised the public to report concerns regarding excessive media coverage of Dr Mahathir Mohamad's mourning to the Malaysian Media Council. Meanwhile, authorities are investigating viral AI-generated content that depicted the former prime minister in an offensive manner.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing tension between media ethics, public mourning, and the misuse of AI-generated content in political discourse.
Dr Hasmah Ali, wife of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, passed away on Sept 28 at the age of 100 and was accorded a state funeral.
PETALING JAYA: Criticisms over the extensive media coverage on former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad grieving in the days following the death of his wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, have caught the attention of the government.
Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil advised those who are concerned about any excessive media coverage to file their complaints with the Malaysian Media Council, Bernama reported.
Fahmi said any grievances should be channelled through the proper avenues to avoid misunderstandings and actions that could affect the integrity and credibility of the media industry.
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