YUSUF Omar used to believe that online hate was largely the result of fringe ideas and influences, at least in Malaysia. In the months leading up to the 2016 Brexit referendum in the UK, for example, far-right groups and nationalist influencers amplified anti-immigrant rhetoric online, followed by a rise in hate crimes offline. Highlighting limitations in big tech moderation and governance, it urges stronger content moderation tailored to local contexts. Sustainable economic and social progress depends on peaceful human-to-human engagement.”Chia says deeper risks lie within the structural design of big tech platforms. Research director Suyin Chia says deeper risks lie within the structural design of big tech platforms, particularly how content is amplified, monetised and allowed to spread at scale.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 01:26 UTC