"Why KLCC?" | Netizens Kill Humanity, Disrespect Suicide Victim

*TW// Suicide*

In light of the tragic incident at Suria KLCC late afternoon of 21st April, local Twitter users have flooded the social media platform with their deepest condolences to the victim's family & friends.

ICYMI, a 25-year old man jumped to his death from the third floor of the much-frequented shopping mall. The case has been classified as sudden death.

Read more here.

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Source: Malay Mail

And per usual netizens' code, many have shared pictures of the deceased at the scene, which immediately circulated online.

To make things worse, a number of insensitive Twitter users chose to tweet "Why KLCC?" in frustration after a few sections were temporarily shutdown due to police investigation.

Don’t be like this guy. Inconsiderate ass. pic.twitter.com/3mIfbkuFtS
— fanazrin. (@nazrinkemp) April 21, 2021

So someone committed suicide at klcc and Twitter is filled with why klcc tweets ?
— vishnu (@vishnuraj04) April 21, 2021

Some distasteful comments were also found under YouTube videos of reporting news outlet.

#KLCC orang malaysia always make fun pic.twitter.com/Fn1iCYDXYe
— (@NurulPieck) April 21, 2021

A psychiatric treatment card from the Klang Hospital was later recovered from the victim's bag, indicating his poor mental state at the moment.

Yet, these people showed no sympathy whatsoever, despite the fact that he committed such a heartbreaking act.

The most pathetic uncle after all saying this about what happened in KLCC.. bln puasa & sel ² otak tak bhubung.. https://t.co/SwnIgLnwQe
— stilldontknowmyname (@zalia211) April 21, 2021

In fact, a few went as far as to claim that the mall will soon be haunted!

How dare they say “ KLCC dah nak jadi mall berhantu dah “ and “send me the video”. SOMEONE DIED. Insensitive incels. Y’all don’t deserve mercy
— Diya Nair. (@diyaaa_nair) April 21, 2021

In response to these selfish tweets, others are urging Internet users to be more considerate to the deceased & his family.

TW:// suicide

The people making fun of the suicide dekat KLCC.... you have no idea what that man was going through. I hope you never have to find out. Sincerely
— (*´꒳`*) (@miaoshii) April 21, 2021

Everyone is kindly requested to stop circulating the photo of the deceased as well as to stop tweeting anything insensitive. Such content would only cause more grief to the bereaved.

the suria klcc suicide incident is another proved of alarming suicide cases in Malaysia. and pls just bcs u dont see someone else's pain, doesnt means u have the privilege making fun of it. my condolences and prayers towards the victim.
— 파 (@arfhzmii) April 21, 2021

Please DO NOT retweet any pictures or videos of the incident that happened at Suria KLCC. It is triggering for some, and it is insensitive to spread such image. Please have some respect for the victim, the victim's family and loved ones. Thank you.
— sup bunjut (@imzanamia) April 21, 2021

Celebrity Sarimah Ibrahim too urged officials for "more mental health education & help for all" following the incident.

Another sad case at klcc today. A young life, in despair, who lost his life. We need more mental health education and help for all @KKMPutrajaya @DGHisham #mentalhealthcare #kesihatanmental #education @MIASAMalaysia
— Sarimah Ibrahim™ (@sarimahi) April 21, 2021

Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the family & friends of the deceased.

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