LETTERS: IT is worrying that more youngsters are reportedly not interested in furthering their studies, but see themselves participating in the social media industry for the long term.
In this regard, we must engage with them to make them understand the industry with the help of social media influencers.
One well-known influencer-cum-entrepreneur is Khairul Aming, who constantly emphasises the significance of education to his followers.
There are others with a strong and positive reputation, too, like Iman Abdul Rahim, Aisyah Hijanah, Fatin Nabila, Brian Chen (also known as Abang Brian) and Dr Soo Wincci.
They possess solid educational backgrounds and have minimal to no involvement in controversial matters.
Help the younger generation look up to such influencers. We can also encourage the influencers to guide the younger generation through their exemplary skills.
It is helpful to recognise influencers who use their platforms to spread positive messages, raise awareness of important issues, including mental health and social justice, apart from promoting their own equipment.
In other words, when it comes to following social media personalities and developments, we must teach young people about media literacy skills so that they can examine the materials they focus on.
Influencers can serve as a source of inspiration and be role models for the young.
The aim is to ensure everyone can navigate social media in a healthy and productive way.
NURULADILAH MOHAMED
EMMA MARINI ABD RAHIM
Academy of Language Studies,
Universiti Teknologi Mara
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