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Malaysia listed third in world for smartphone addiction

RAIHAM MOHD SANUSI
By RAIHAM MOHD SANUSI
30 Jun 2023 07:15pm
Photo for illustrative purposes. - 123RF PIX
Photo for illustrative purposes. - 123RF PIX

SHAH ALAM - Malaysia is currently third in the world for the highest rate of smartphone usage addiction amongst its people.

World of Statistics through its Twitter revealed Malaysia was behind China and Saudi Arabia for the addiction towards the smart device.

A total of 21 nations were listed in the list shared.

The list on World of Statistics in Twitter showing the top 24 countries with the most smartphone addiction
The list on World of Statistics in Twitter showing the top 24 countries with the most smartphone addiction

Brazil, South Korea and Iran placed on the fourth, fifth and sixth respectively on the list.

It was followed by Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Nepal, Italy, Australia, Israel, Serbia, Japan, United Kingdom, India and United states.

The bottom six of the list were Romania, Nigeria, Belgium, Switzerland, France and Germany.

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