COMMENT | In my earlier article, I wrote about how powerful stories often defeat facts. We live in an age where misinformation and polarising narratives travel faster than ever.

Social media platforms reward the emotional over the truthful, and artificial intelligence (AI) has added fuel to the fire by enabling the rapid creation of believable fake content.

The danger is not just misinformation - it’s the erosion of our ability to trust anything at all. This is not just a Malaysian problem but a global one.

Can anything be done to turn the tide, or are we destined to live in a post-truth world of confusion and permanent cynicism?

But...