{
  "id": 11564223,
  "title": "Minister urges social media users to respect privacy surrounding Tun Dr Mahathir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/minister-urges-social-media-users-to-respect-privacy-surrounding-tun",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T00:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127915/minister-urges-social-media-users-to-respect-privacy-surrounding-tun-dr-mahathir"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has urged social media users to show respect and discretion when discussing former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In a video posted on X, Fahmi warned against insensitive AI-generated content, baseless speculation, and disrespectful comments about the former leader's health and the well-being of his family.\n\nFahmi emphasized that while many citizens are interested in updates on Mahathir's condition, not every matter should be turned into news or online content. He stressed that technology may advance and opinions may differ, but users must maintain their manners, morals, and humanity on social media platforms.\n\nThe minister specifically requested privacy and respect for the family during their period of mourning following the death of Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali. He also cautioned against sharing humiliating, insensitive AI-generated material or posts with inappropriate wishes.\n\nIf users encounter such content, Fahmi advised reporting it immediately to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) or the police.",
  "summary": "CONTENT creators, influencers, and social media users must prioritize manners, discretion, and basic humanity when producing material, particularly regarding the current situation of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Communications Minis...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The minister's call for discretion on social media reflects a push for online decorum, particularly when discussing sensitive topics like the health and family of high-profile figures.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}