Malaysian Influencer’s Staged Disappearance in Indonesia Sparks Public Outrage
(Petaling Jaya, 13th) A Malaysian female influencer recently orchestrated a fake disappearance in Indonesia, an incident that has been dubbed the “Malaysian version of the ‘Goodnight Chicken’ hoax.” However, after Indonesian authorities exposed the deception, the incident triggered widespread outrage among netizens. After remaining silent for a week, she finally addressed the controversy by updating her social media and issuing a public apology.
She acknowledged the backlash she had received since the truth came to light, revealing that not only was she subjected to harsh criticism, but her family also suffered the consequences of the scandal. “I take full responsibility for my actions and accept the public’s criticism. However, I urge people not to target my family as they are innocent,” she stated. “This experience has been a valuable lesson, and I deeply regret my actions. I sincerely hope for the public’s forgiveness.”
The influencer, Iyaka, along with two others, Amar and Alas, attempted to gain online traction by fabricating a story about their paranormal exploration in a forest in Bandung, Java, on February 2. They falsely claimed to have mysteriously gone missing, sparking concern among netizens. Later, Amar and Alas appeared in a live broadcast, alleging they had been rescued after a 48-hour search operation.
However, Indonesian authorities soon debunked the claims, confirming that the entire incident was staged in an attempt to gain followers and online engagement. The three later admitted to the hoax in their statements to the police.
When netizens discovered they had been deceived, they expressed their outrage by flooding the influencers’ social media accounts with criticism. Many condemned their actions as manipulative and irresponsible, accusing them of exploiting public sympathy and betraying their followers’ trust.
As the controversy escalated, even their families became targets of public anger, prompting the influencers to issue an official apology in an attempt to defuse the situation.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of prioritizing social media fame over integrity. Many netizens are now calling for stricter regulations to prevent similar deceptive stunts from occurring in the future.
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