The Malaysian government is engaged in urgent discussions with TikTok after the social media platform suspended 18 accounts belonging to prominent Malaysian media outlets. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil revealed that the suspensions, attributed to TikTok's artificial intelligence (AI) moderation systems, are believed to be linked to the outlets' coverage of an alleged sexual assault case.The incident, involving a young girl at a mosque in Batang Kali, Selangor, has garnered significant public attention. CCTV footage of the alleged assault circulated widely on social media, prompting extensive media coverage.Minister Fahmi Fadzil expressed concern over the AI's interpretation of journalistic content, stating that it "can sometimes go too far and not understand that media organisation reporting is different from the content produced by ordinary people." He made these remarks during the launch of the "AI in the Newsroom" program organized by Bernama in Kuala Lumpur.Among the affected media outlets are national news agency Bernama and television news outlet Buletin TV3. The government has demanded that TikTok restore the suspended accounts and provide a detailed explanation."Sexual assault cases are usually reported by media organisations and should not become an issue," Fahmi said, emphasizing the importance of responsible reporting.The 19-year-old suspect in the alleged assault is currently under police remand, and the case is being investigated under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.This incident highlights the growing tension between content moderation policies and freedom of the press, particularly as AI plays an increasing role in online platforms. The Malaysian government's response underscores its commitment to ensuring that journalistic practices are not unduly hindered by automated systems.The Malaysian government has recently placed regulations regarding social media platforms operating within the country. This situation is happening within that regulatory framework.