Local social media influencer killed in early morning self-accident
SIBU: A well-known local social media influencer, Chen Ding Ding, 41, was killed after being involved in a self-accident at Jalan Teng Kung Suk 2 here early this morning. In the incident, which occurred at about 2 am, the orange four-wheel-drive Ford Ranger he was driving is believed to have lost control before veering off […]
Cyberbullying – act fast, stop dragging your feet!
Unless and until our society recognises cyber bullying for what it is, the suffering of thousands of silent victims will continue. Cyber bullies can hide behind a mask of anonymity online and do not need direct physical access to their victims to do unimaginable harm. – Anna Maria Chavez, American attorney, inspirational speaker and writer […]
Ethnic diversity not an obstacle to unity
KUALA LUMPUR: Social media influencer Dr Malar Santhi Santherasegapan, better known as Dr Malar among her followers, has never felt like a stepchild in the country where she was born and raised. The 40-year-old medical doctor – who gained fame during the Covid-19 pandemic for sharing information on vaccines and other health-related issues in fluent […]
Social media influencer among 284 people nabbed in police ops
ALOR SETAR: A social media influencer, said to be a motoring icon, was among 284 individuals arrested in a police operation dubbed “Ops Samseng Jalanan” on Jalan Pegawai here. Kota Setar district police chief ACP Ahmad Shukri Mat Akhir said these individuals, comprising 281 men and three women, including 10 underage youths, were detained in […]
Behind the glitz and glamour
social media influencer Kelly Ng Yen Fang often reminds her followers to be kind and courageous. While the attention given as an influencer can give her a sense of honour, Kelly conceded that at times it can be strenuous. Keeping up with the trends to stay relevant Starting her journey as a social media influencer […]
Internet celebrities: Becoming a social influencer
The age has changed and modern technologies conquered — where new job scopes appear out of nowhere, and one of it is being a ‘social media influencer’. A full-time job A social media influencer is a user of social media who has established credibility in a specific industry with the power to move trends and […]