What happens when you try to get influencer agencies to spread racist, divisive content? Turns out, many are happy to do it – for the right price.
In this undercover investigation, The Fourth pulls back the curtain on Malaysia’s toxic “hate economy”. Posing as political aides, we exposed how marketing agencies, paid cybertroopers, and influencers systematically weaponise anger, fear and polarisation to secure virality and votes.
From multi-million ringgit political budgets to tech algorithms designed to profit off our worst instincts, Bad Influence explores how deep this rot goes and whether our democracy can survive it.
Produced by: The Fourth
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