{
  "id": 15110666,
  "title": "Agong warns against using social media to spread hatred, insult others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/agong-warns-against-using-social-media-to-spread-hatred-insult-others",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T03:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128450/agong-warns-against-using-social-media-to-spread-hatred-insult-others"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sultan Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysians against using social media to spread hatred and insult others. He emphasized that freedom of expression is a responsibility that requires respect and restraint. The monarch expressed concern that some individuals have used online platforms to provoke and incite division within society. Sultan Ibrahim stressed that while disagreements are acceptable, they must be expressed in a decent and respectful manner. He urged people to criticize constructively and offer corrections with courtesy. Sultan Ibrahim also warned against the spread of unverified information that could lead to slander and hatred. The Sultan, who serves as the Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi MARA, made these remarks during the university's 105th convocation ceremony at the Tuanku Canselor Grand Hall in Shah Alam on October 17, 2026.",
  "summary": "YANG di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim has reminded Malaysians that freedom of expression comes with responsibility, urging them to show respect and restraint in their use of social media. His Majesty said some people had turned online platforms into s...",
  "key_points": [
    "Sultan Ibrahim warns against using social media to spread hatred.",
    "Freedom of expression requires respect and restraint.",
    "Constructive criticism and courtesy urged during convocation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The monarch’s call for restraint signals an effort to curb digital incitement and protect social cohesion by framing freedom of expression as a responsibility rather than an absolute right.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Media sosial bukan pentas menghasut, titah Agong",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/media-sosial-bukan-pentas-menghasut-titah-agong",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:41:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}