AirAsia boss signs out of Twitter, calls social media an 'angry place'

It’s digital detox time for AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes. Lamenting about how social media has become an “angry place”, Fernandes said the time has come to shut down his Twitter account. Unveiling a “new, 2020 version of Tony”, he said he will be less on social media in the new year.

“Have closed Facebook and Twitter (two million followers). Been a blast since 2008, but original ideals gone. Has been a huge help to me, but time to move on. Too much fake news, hate and anger. Stay strong. Be positive and be brave,” he wrote on his Instagram. Instagram is one of only two social media platforms that Fernandes is currently using. He had closed his Facebook account last year after the New Zealand terror attacks, citing “hate being transmitted”.

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New 2020 version of tony. Less social media. Have now closed Facebook and Twitter. (2 million followers ) . Been a blast from 2008 but original ideals gone. Has been a huge help to me but time to move on. Too much fake news, hate and anger. Stay strong Be positive and Be brave. 2 platforms left. LinkedIn and Insta. Let’s see.

A post shared by Tony Fernandes (@tonyfernandes) on Jan 12, 2020 at 4:40pm PST

Going by his caption, it’s unsure how long he plans to continue being on Instagram too. “Two platforms left: LinkedIn Instagram. Let’s see,” he said.