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Micro-influencers increasingly shape Malaysia’s political narratives, study finds

IDEAS report uncovers hidden funding, algorithmic pressures, and the expanding role of intermediaries in the political influencer ecosystem

Influencers need to be taxpayers, a model to the public: IRB

They can be taxed as individual taxpayers with business income for receiving business profits

27 social media influencers nabbed for promoting online gambling

Suspects received payments of RM1,500 to RM8,000 a month for promotion, says Bukit Aman

Don’t ditch SPM, social media influencers tell youths dreaming of online success

Competition stiff and income uncertain, better to treat it as a hobby and not a career, they say

LHDN has eyes on social media influencers, reaping higher collections

Tax agency had 390 files on influencers in 2023, with the number rising to 1,250 as of April this year

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

AFC to name 2031 and 2035 Asian Cup hosts in joint announcement

Record number of bids for 2031 edition prompts AFC to consider back-to-back host decisions at upcoming congress