Malaysian sports plagued by online incivility and toxicity


IN subscribing to the spirit of independence or jiwa Merdeka, Malaysians must be free from negative influences in manifesting our support for the sports fraternity.

Sadly, as social media becomes an inherent part of our lives, Malaysians in general abuse the freedom of expression to spread misinformation and hate on social media.

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