{
  "id": 15110351,
  "title": "Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy - King",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/exercise-freedom-on-social-media-with-respect-courtesy-king",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:45:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1557343/exercise-freedom-social-media-respect-courtesy-king"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shah Alam: Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia and Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), has emphasized that freedom on social media comes with the duty to behave with respect and courtesy. He warned against the misuse of social media to incite others, spread hatred, and create division in society. The Sultan urged netizens not to resort to insulting, swearing at, vilifying, or humiliating others on social media. He stressed that differences of opinion do not warrant hostility. One can disagree, but disagreements must be expressed in respectful and courteous language. If one wishes to criticize, they should do so constructively. To correct someone, they should do so with tact and consideration. Sultan Ibrahim made these remarks during the 105th UiTM Convocation Ceremony at the Tuanku Canselor Grand Hall, UiTM Shah Alam.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has reminded the public that freedom comes with responsibility and called for social media users to engage with respect and courtesy.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sultan Ibrahim emphasizes social media freedom with respect and courtesy.",
    "He warns against inciting hatred and division online.",
    "Constructive criticism and tact are encouraged in disagreements."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The King’s directive shifts the responsibility of digital discourse onto individual users to prevent social division and ensure that online disagreements remain constructive rather than hostile.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Exercise Freedom On Social Media With Respect, Courtesy - King",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/general-exercise-freedom-on-social-media-with-respect-courtesy-king",
        "published": "2026-10-17T01:51:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy, says King",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/exercise-freedom-on-social-media-with-respect-courtesy-says-king",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:20:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Exercise freedom on social media with respect, courtesy - Agong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/exercise-freedom-on-social-media-with-respect-courtesy-agong",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:20:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}