Social Contagion: Stop Spreading Kuching School Attack Videos — Lim Yi Wei
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I strongly urge the public to stop spreading photos or videos of school violence incidents and the media to practise ethical, non-sensationalist reporting to prevent the social contagion effect, which may lead to copycat incidents.
From the original report
In the wake of high-profile school violence cases, the phrase “ Syukurlah Malaysia masih aman " ("Thank goodness Malaysia is still peaceful") feels a little shakier.
Many are rightly shocked and concerned for our children. Having physical and online discussions and sharing information feels helpful, but where do we draw the line between solidarity and sensationalism?
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- Oct 22, 2026
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