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The Spin
Narrative A
Chia's joke was deeply hurtful to the people of Malaysia. Comedians need to direct their jokes toward those that deserve scorn, not the victims of a terrible and unresolved tragedy. To upload this skit onto social media is also to slander the good name of Malaysia, which Chia seems to think is an acceptable thing to do. This was a tasteless act and appropriate consequences for her actions are understandable.
Narrative B
Malaysia's overreaction to a comedy routine has only increased the profile of the comedian and made the country look foolish for trying to get Interpol involved over a joke. Singapore and Malaysia have a friendly rivalry, and it is common for comedians to use the news and current events for comedic effects. This embarrassing move by Malaysia to try and "cancel" her freedom of expression has made more people aware of this joke and helped Chia sell more tickets.