15/10/2021
Anyone can be an influencer nowadays. But with great fame, also comes great responsibility.
We covered Aliff Syukri & Dato Vida, but there are more Malaysian influencers/celebrities who’ve endorsed or produced dodgy products out there. Undercover Asia from CNA, a Singaporean news channel, revealed cases of people getting serious side effects from illegal health/beauty products sold in Malaysia. Some recover, but some end in tragedy.
As a consumer, know your rights. Know how to differentiate the real from the fake. And hold influencers accountable.
References:
CNA Insider: In Malaysia, online marketing tactics drive a health products boom — with side effects
Junk Asia: These Cosmetic Millionaires Are Selling Poison
Consumerinfo.my: Dato’ Aliff Syukri - The Empire of “Terlajak Laris”
New Straits Times: Qu Puteh product banned by Health Ministry; contains "high levels" of mercury
New Straits Times: Dr Vida swans into court; fined RM4,800 for promoting product without approval
The Sun Daily: D'Herbs company fined RM11,000 for misleading advertisements