With fewer crowds turning up at ceramahs, social media has become a critical channel for political parties to communicate and amplify their message with voters.
Unfortunately, politicians have not refrained from using hot button issues, including the “three Rs” – race, religion and royalty.
BFM talks to Wathshlah Naidu, executive director of the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) for her insights on social media trends and hate speech in the ongoing six state elections.
Produced by: Mark Tan Presented by: Mark Tan, Shazana Mokhtar and Philip See
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Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
Lawan rasuah dan kronisme
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