Elmina plane crash: Spreading photos and videos of victims is punishable under law, says MCMC


In a statement today (Aug 18), MCMC said any form of content sharing involving the victims or related parties may face legal action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. — MCMC

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission cautioned that sharing photos or videos of victims of the Elmina plane tragedy may be subject to legal action.

It elaborated that those sharing any form of content involving the victims or related parties may face legal action under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

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