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While social media is credited for letting people express themselves in creative ways, it also has a problematic side as it can be used to spread harmful misinformation. — JOSEPH MUCIRA/Pixabay

Age is just a number as 95-year-old Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad recently announced that he has set up an official account on TikTok.

His first video, which has garnered over two million views, is a tribute of sorts to his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali for their 64th wedding anniversary. As of press time, his TikTok account, @chedetofficial had over 70,000 followers.

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