INFLUENCE OF

SOCIAL MEDIA IN
MALAYSIA
 WHAT IS SOCIAL MEDIA?
● Refers to online platforms and technologies that allow users to create, share, and
exchange information, ideas, and content in virtual communities and networks.

● These platforms facilitate user-generated content, interaction, and collaboration,

enabling individuals and organizations to connect, communicate, and engage with
one another in a digital space.

● Examples of social media platforms include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

LinkedIn, YouTube, and many others.
IS SOCIAL MEDIA
IMPORTANT?
 Communication and Connectivity:
● Makes it possible for people to communicate widely and instantly.

● Make it possible to connect with anyone without border

● A good example is by making a video call or even playing a video

game together
To spread the information fast and correct
● Platform like Facebook and Twitter to keep up with current affairs
such as crime news, politic news sports and many more.

● Effective medium of disseminating news because it does not stuck

information to only one place.

● A news about palestine-israel conflict can be spread fast on live

streaming.
 Politics and Activism
● Big impact on activism and politics. It offers a forum for social
activism, political campaigning, and debate.

● activists and political parties use to interact with the public and
further their causes.

● To spread manifesto or even fake news to sabotage other party to

win in the election
 Education:
● Since covid-19 before for online instruction, numerous Malaysian
educational institutions have resorted to Google Classroom , Zoom
and microsoft teams

● Internet become wider among student because many educational

institute started having a hybrid classes , where include class
online and physical clases
 Online business and e commerce
● Many e-businesses in Malaysia use social media as a direct sales
channel. Promoting product listings, run ads, and enable customers
to make purchases without leaving social media platform

● With wide user of social media, has created many networking of

online business such as collaborate with local influencers to
promote their products or services.

● Content creator Khairul aming that usually make a cooking video,

but now become successful entrepreneur.
 CONCLUSION
:
The positive influence of social media in society
includes facilitating communication and connection,
empowering individuals to share their stories and
advocate for important causes, providing a platform
for information dissemination and educational
resources, for political uses and for giving jon
opportunities through online business