{
  "id": 11624826,
  "title": "File complaints on grieving Dr M pics to media council, public told",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/file-complaints-on-grieving-dr-m-pics-to-media-council-public-told",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T06:42:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/03/file-complaints-on-grieving-dr-m-pics-to-media-council-public-told"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's wife, Dr Hasmah Ali, passed away on September 28, 2026, after living a long life of 100 years. Her passing led to a vast amount of media coverage surrounding his grief, prompting concerns among the public. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has encouraged those with complaints about excessive media coverage to report them to the Malaysian Media Council (MMM). Fahmi emphasized the importance of respecting the family's wishes during their time of mourning. Additionally, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is investigating a viral TikTok video featuring AI-generated content. The video, posted by @vinustudio.my, garnered over 745,000 views and has been flagged for offensive misuse of artificial intelligence. The MCMC, working with the police, is tracking down those responsible for creating and distributing this inappropriate content.",
  "summary": "Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil reminds media to give space and respect Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his family’s wishes while they are grieving.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Hasmah Ali, former PM's wife, died at 100 years old",
    "Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil urges complaints to Media Council",
    "MCMC investigates AI-generated TikTok video with 745K views"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "File complaints on grieving Dr M pics to media council, public told",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/file-complaints-on-grieving-dr-m-pics-to-media-council-public-told-11626180",
        "published": "2026-10-03T06:42:44.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "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."
}