Is Social Media Hurting the Finances of Young Malaysians?

Is Social Media Hurting the Finances of Young Malaysians?

May 6, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of social media on the financial decisions of young Malaysians, featuring insights from a financial planner.

This week on Ringgit & Sense, producer Jake Lim speaks to Yuvarajan Periyan, licensed financial planner and co-founder of Uno Advisers about young money in the wake of news of more younger people declaring bankruptcy in Malaysia. Jake will be asking Yuva about the allure of the ‘social media lifestyle’, why young investors might take excessive risk and more. Image Credit: Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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