"US Comedian Refuses to Apologize for MH370 Joke Despite Malaysia's Interpol Request"
TL;DR
US comedian Jocelyn Chia, who offended Malaysian authorities with a joke about missing flight MH370, says the reaction from officials has been "overblown". Malaysian police said they would ask Interpol to locate Ms Chia, as they investigate her for incitement and offensive online content. Ms Chia had joked in a viral video that Malaysian jets "cannot fly", referring to the Malaysia Airlines flight that disappeared in 2014 - a sensitive topic in the country. Interpol has not responded to questions from the BBC on whether it would act on the request for assistance from Malaysian police.
- Jocelyn Chia: US comedian calls Malaysia's reaction to MH370 joke 'ridiculous' BBC
- Malaysia to ask Interpol for help to track down comedian over MH370 joke The Guardian
- MH370 joke: Malaysia asks Interpol to track down comedian BBC
- US comedian Jocelyn Chia won’t apologize after backlash over ‘hurtful’ Malaysia joke New York Post
- Commentary: Are there lines that shouldn't be crossed when it comes to stand-up comedy? CNA
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