Arguing is usually pointless, says the writer, as Malaysians love conspiracies. — Bernama IN Malaysia, there is a trust deficit in the authorities. Or we love conspiracy theories. Or both.Over the last few days, I have been chatting face-to-face or via text with politicians, family members, and friends about a strange subject. Already a subscriber? Log inThe Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital AccessCancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.Monthly PlanRM 13.90/monthSubscribeBest ValueAnnual PlanRM 12.33/monthRM 8.02/monthSubscribeBilled as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! Tags / Keywords: conspiracy theories , death by misadventure , David Carradine , police , foul play Philip Golingai pgolingai@thestar.com.my Topic: It's Just Politics Report a mistake What is the issue about? Spelling and grammatical error Factually incorrect Story is irrelevant This field is mandatory. Please provide details of the report. Email (optional) Please enter valid email. Report issue Cancel Invalid captcha response. Please re-try again. Thank you for your report! Related News Focus 20 Jul 2025 How do you silence a conspiracy theory? True Or Not 19 May 2025 QuickCheck: Does a conspiracy theory link Covid-19 vaccines to HIV? True Or Not 20 Jan 2026 QuickCheck: Will Earth lose gravity for seven seconds on Aug 12?