Malaysia’s rising smartphone addiction – a wake up call

MALAYSIA is rapidly becoming one of the most digitally-dependent nations on the planet, with a recent global study placing us as the third most smartphone-addicted country.

The study confirms what many families are seeing at home. From the moment we open our eyes to the moment we fall asleep, our phones rarely leave our hands. While smartphones have transformed learning, communication, and access to information, the rising dependency on these devices has now become a national concern affecting mental health, family relationships, road safety, workplace productivity, and our preparedness as the country moves closer to becoming an ageing nation.