A recent post that’s been circulating online, shared by a Reddit user, shows local nurses featuring newborn babies from alleged confinement centres in their TikTok lives.
In a thread by Desperate_Injury3355 (let’s call her Amy), she shared how there’s been a sudden increase in TikTok live videos where nurses are showing off babies at confinement centres.
“Does that mean MOH can’t take action?”
Speaking to WORLD OF BUZZ, Amy shared that she tried commenting on one of the live streams happening at the time, pointing out that the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) usually doesn’t allow live streams in such a way.
In response, the nurse hosting the broadcast explained that they work at a confinement centre, so the rules are different from those in hospitals.
The post’s caption reads:
“I asked if hospitals allow nurses to stream babies on TikTok lives, and her reply was that they work at a confinement centre, so they’re not bound by the same rules as hospital healthcare workers. Does anyone know if that’s true? If it is, does that mean MOH can’t take action?”
“The live streams would go on for hours”
In another update, Amy shared that the nurses would often place their phones close to the babies’ faces, and the live streams would go on for hours.
“Isn’t this bad for a baby’s eyesight? It could cause eyestrain. And what about privacy? I doubt any mother would want nurses streaming their babies on TikTok for hundreds or even thousands of strangers to watch.”
She also raised concerns about potential negligence, pointing out that the nurses seem to spend a lot of time focused on the TikTok lives.
“Am I overreacting? Is this something worth reporting to the hospital? Healthcare workers, is this allowed in your workplace? Parents, how would you feel if this happened to your baby?”
A report has been filed
Amy filed a report with MOH on January 6 and is still awaiting action.
When asked for advice, Amy said,
“I hope this raises awareness and encourages stricter protocols. We need to be respectful of consent and boundaries, especially when it comes to minors who can’t voice their opinions or even understand privacy matters. Always ask the parents first, and if they’re not around, prioritise the child’s safety and best interests in your actions.”
What do you think about the nurses’ actions?
