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Dear Influencer! Speak Freely but Ethically and Legally

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An influencer may affect the way other people behave or think. In the contemporary realms, the importance of an influencer is undoubtedly significant. However, increased violations of rights practiced by the influencer are a worrying scenario. This paper aims at analysing the legal discourse of the current influencer trend. This paper will explore the legal framework, which includes the constitutional scopes and limitations, legislations governing freedom of speech, and government policy in Malaysia. Utilising doctrinal and case studies alongside content and thematic analysis, this legal discourse is to provide a guideline to influencers on the legal limitations’ framework.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v10isi30.6891

Authors: Norazlina Abdul Aziz, Mimi Sintia Mohd Bajury, Rafizah Abu Hassan, Mazlina Mansoor, Manotar Tampubolon

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA System, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universitas Kristen Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Freedom of Expression and Defamation

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Teknologi MARA