KUALA LUMPUR — When the Malaysian flag was hoisted upside down in front of an ethnic Chinese-owned hardware store in Penang, a conservative Malay politician was quick to call on the public to defend the nation’s dignity.
TikTok and Instagram ‘dog whistle’ videos cause trepidation as Anwar weighs elections
Supporters of Pakatan Harapan, a multi-ethnic coalition led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, shout slogans and wave flags during Malaysia’s general election in 2022. The coalition has become a target of growing attacks from ethno-religious influencers. © Reuters
NORMAN GOH
September 3, 2025 14:41 JST
Updated on September 3, 2025 16:46 JST
