iii) Circulating information and statements with regards to possible terrorist attacks; iv) Circulating or making available information with regards to the outbreak of a deadly or contagious diseases. 6.0 Bad Language 6.1 Bad language, including expletives and profanity is offensive to many people. The use of crude words and derogatory terms is most likely to cause offence and especially if the language is contrary to audience expectation. Bad language includes the following: (i) Offensive Language The use of disparaging or abusive words which is calculated to offend an individual or a group of persons is not permitted. (ii) Crude References Words, in any language commonly used in Malaysia, which are considered obscene or profane are prohibited including crude references to sexual intercourse and sexual organs. It is, however, permissible to use such words in the context of their ordinary meaning and not when intended as crude language. (iii) Hate Speech Hate speech refers to any portrayal (words, speech or pictures, etc.), which denigrates, defames, or otherwise devalues a person or group on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or disability and is prohibited. In particular: descriptions of any of these groups or their members involving the use of strong language, crude language, explicit sexual references or obscene gestures, are considered hate speech. (iv) Violence Where the portrayal of violence is permitted with appropriate editorial discretion as in news reporting, discussion or analysis and in the context of recognised sports events, care must be taken to consider the use of explicit or graphic language related to stories of destruction, accidents or sexual violence, which could be disturbing for general viewing. 16