IPOH: The family of the Form Five pupil who was killed after being hit by a car near SMK Jati here has urged the people to take down all videos which depict the final moments of the 17-year-old. Zarul Fitri Muhd Zamrie, the elder brother of the late Muhammad Zaharif Affendi, made a plea for the videos to be deleted or taken down. “The videos will trigger our emotions if we see them, reminding us of the tragedy,” he told a press conference after a visit by the Home Minister’s political secretary Johari Kassim in Taman Chepor Sentosa here on Monday (Dec 18). Earlier on Monday, Deputy Superintendent Mohd Nazri Abdul Razak, 44, was charged at the Magistrate’s Court here with the murder of Muhammad Zaharif. DSP Mohd Nazri was said to have committed the offence on Jalan Jati 1 near the secondary school on Dec 15 between 12.05pm and 12.40pm. Zarul Fitri said his family has accepted that Muhammad Zaharif is no longer with them.
“As a family, we want to move on from this tragedy and we hope the public can respect our wishes by removing the videos,” he said. “We also want to thank the police for their swift action in bringing the suspect to justice.” He urged the public to refrain from sharing the videos as it is distressing for the family to see their loved one’s final moments being circulated on social media. “We hope for privacy and space to grieve without any unnecessary reminders of the tragic incident,” he added. During the press conference, Johari expressed his condolences to the family and assured them that the authorities would do their best to handle the case professionally and fairly.
He also said that the Home Ministry would be providing support and assistance to the family during this difficult time. The case has sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for justice for Muhammad Zaharif and his family. The tragic incident has shaken the local community and highlighted the importance of road safety, especially around schools. The family’s plea to take down the videos serves as a reminder of the impact of such content on the loved ones of the victims. It also reflects the need for sensitivity and empathy in the age of social media where distressing content can be easily shared and viewed by millions.
