Teo Nie Ching: No Reports of Whipping Execution Footage Circulating on Social Media

(Kulai, 28th) – Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching has confirmed that her ministry has not received any complaints regarding photos or videos of the public whipping of a man in Terengganu, who was punished yesterday for his third offense of khalwat (close proximity).

Teo clarified that no reports have been lodged about such content being shared or exposed on social media platforms:

"If the court has prohibited its disclosure, appropriate action will be taken," she stated during a visit to the Jiangxia Hall Historical Gallery, accompanied by Kulai’s Huang Xiangjing, this morning.

AI Technology and Content Detection
Teo expressed confidence in the artificial intelligence (AI) systems employed by social media platforms, which are likely to detect and classify such footage as violent or graphic content. However, she urged caution among the public:

"Even if such whipping footage appears online, I advise against clicking or downloading it out of curiosity, as it might lead to harmful software or inappropriate content."

The Deputy Minister reiterated the importance of vigilance when engaging with sensitive or potentially harmful material on social media.