The menace of social rage in Malaysia

While our Parliament has never seen outright fighting like this 2023 incident in the Bolivian Parliament, there have certainly been angry exchanges of insulting words in the august House, which sets a poor example for the rest of society. — APG Noticias/AFP

In recent years, Malaysians have been confronted with a pressing issue: a surge in public displays of anger.

Scenes of politicians losing their temper that are amplified on social media, parliamentary proceedings dominated by shouting, and online videos of adults – even civil servants – yelling at others in public, have become a disturbing reflection of social rage.