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No need for abusive messages, says Malaysian influencer
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No need for abusive messages, says Malaysian influencer

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Malaysian influencer Ubai Amir expressed frustration with netizens who send abusive and threatening messages on social media.
  • He criticized the use of harsh language and threats, calling it unnecessary and cowardly.
  • Amir also lamented the prevalence of fake social media accounts whose owners refuse to meet or resolve issues in person.

Malaysian influencer Ubai Amir has voiced his frustration with a segment of netizens who resort to abusive and threatening messages on social media platforms. The 28-year-old, whose real name is Muhammad Ubaidillah Mohd Zulkefli, stated that there is no need for people to intimidate others with harsh words and threats online.

"I apologize, a small note. I feel there's no need to go as far as sending abusive messages, using harsh words, threatening this and that," Amir shared on Threads. As the husband of singer Shila Amzah, he expressed disappointment with the abundance of fake accounts on social media. He described the owners of these accounts as cowardly when invited to meet and resolve issues face-to-face.

I apologize, a small note. I feel there's no need to go as far as sending abusive messages, using harsh words, threatening this and that.

โ€” Ubai AmirInfluencer Ubai Amir expressed his feelings about online harassment on social media.

Amir noted that most individuals he has messaged to arrange a meeting have not responded. "Only one person replied, and they didn't want to meet. All of them are not real accounts, they just go private and disappear," he added. He concluded by encouraging people to move on with their lives.

This sentiment highlights a growing concern about online harassment and the anonymity provided by fake social media profiles, which emboldens some users to engage in aggressive behavior without fear of direct confrontation.

Only one person replied, and they didn't want to meet. All of them are not real accounts, they just go private and disappear.

โ€” Ubai AmirAmir described his experience trying to confront individuals behind fake social media accounts.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.