He said the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had received complaints that social media accounts run by several media companies had shared uncensored footage of accidents.

Fahmi said this may traumatise viewers.

He also noted that social media restrictions for those aged 16 and under have not yet come into force.

“It is possible that those watching are children. There needs to be an immediate discussion to find a balance between accurate reporting and sharing overly graphic video content,” Bernama reported him as saying here today.

Fahmi also said all actions taken by MCMC are based on the law and guided by complaints received.

“If social media accounts show graphic violence or violate platform community guidelines, then the platform itself will take action.

“While we ask media practitioners to exercise self-control, this discussion remains necessary.

“We should give the media industry an opportunity to discuss this matter together,” he said.