Former Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Razak was arrested by the MACC yesterday. As we follow the ongoing news, we’re also looking at how social media has become the barometer for people’s reactions to the case. We speak to consultant clinical psychologist Paul Jambunathan to understand the psychology behind this trial by social media.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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