Athlete influencers compete for likes as well as medals at Paris Olympics
Athletes do not have to be among the top echelons of fame to gain traction online, says Kate Johnson.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Virtual influencers: Meet the AI-generated figures posing as your new online friends - as they try to sell you stuff
Virtual influencers are transforming the way content is created, consumed and marketed online.
Sun Sep 24 2023
Sakawa Boys: Meet Ghana's online romance scammers
They comb through FB and Instagram, swiping photos of influencers, actresses and adult film actors to create fake accounts on dating sites.
Sat Aug 26 2023
Influencers take stock of life and dreams if US bans TikTok
Beyond popularity and fans, TikTok backers believe it provides livelihoods, paths to social change and a sense of community.
Fri Mar 24 2023
SC reminds public to be wary of self-proclaimed investment gurus
Awang Adek said there has been increasing use of "celebrities or influencers" to promote retail investment offerings on social media.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Art fairs are opening up to influencers... on certain conditions
If they have quickly become the darlings of museums, art fairs are still reluctant to call on these art world newcomers.
Mon May 16 2022
From 'The Holiday' to 'Love Hard': The holiday rom-coms that also influence your wardrobe
After TV shows and video games, holiday-themed romantic comedies are proving to be the latest fashion influencers.
Sat Dec 11 2021
Asia's biggest flower market makes stars out of influencers
Where once people visited markets and florists themselves, they are increasingly shopping for blooms via their smartphones.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Social media influencers urged to spread word on govt policies - Sabah CM
Social media influencers, especially those in Sabah, have been asked to play their part in delivering information about government policies implemented on behalf of the public.
Sun Dec 05 2021
Beyonce is one of streetwear's major influencers
Searches for Telfar increased by 500 pct the day after Beyonce stepped out showing a white Telfar shopping bag, during a lunch with Jay-Z.
Wed Sep 22 2021
What are 'genuinfluencers,' and how are they taking authenticity to social networks?
Too perfect, too smooth, too unreal: the influencers who embrace this type of aesthetic are no longer popular.
Fri Sep 10 2021
Paid influencers must label posts as ads, German court rules
The court said one fitness influencer should have been clear she was advertising when she was paid to promote a brand of jam.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Which social network earns influencers the most money?
TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram? Which platform makes influencers the big bucks?
Wed Sep 08 2021
Afghan influencers go dark on social media as Taliban return
The return of the hardline Islamist group has sent a shockwave through Afghanistan's social media.
Sun Aug 22 2021
Who are the most influential people on social networks?
Here's a close-up look at the most-followed personalities to come up with a ranking of the 50 biggest influencers at the moment.
Tue Jun 15 2021
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024