Beyond followers: Thinking critically in the age of influence


EVERY day we turn on our phones and see people giving advice on everything from health to law to financial investments. Many speak with confidence. Some even sound like trained professionals. But the truth is simple. Not everyone who speaks like an expert is one.

Strong rules mean little if people still accept every claim at face value. We need a culture where Malaysians slow down and think before believing or sharing anything. Not with suspicion, but with healthy curiosity. Who is this person? How did they learn what they’re talking about? Does their message benefit them more than it benefits us? These small habits can protect us in an increasingly scam-filled online world.

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