Consider This: Schools reopening divides opinion
Opinion is divided on reopening schools, after almost 2 years lost to the pandemic. But is everything in place?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to PAGE’s Datin Azimah Abd Rahim, PIBGN’s Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Hassan & Teach For Malaysia's Chan Soon Seng about the risks & trade-offs.
26m Sep 09, 2021
26m
Consider This: Kuala Langat whose interests prevailed?
Selangor Exco is meeting today to deliberate again the Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve degazettement. What will be the fate of #KLNFR?  Tonight Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Dr. Lim Teck Wyn, lawyer Kiu Jia Yaw & activist Meena Raman about prospects for environmental protection & justice for marginalized communities.
28m Sep 08, 2021
28m
Consider This: Langkawi restarting tourism | 7th Sept 2021
With less than 10 days till the start of the Langkawi travel bubble, what questions remain unanswered? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask stakeholders how to ensure Langkawi’s reopening is a success.
28m Sep 07, 2021
28m
Consider This: Politics | Back to Square One?
Putrajaya is at odds with the Palace once again after the AG stated there’s no necessity for new PM to seek confidence vote. Is there room for interpretation? Tonight Sharaad Kuttan  & Melisa Idris ask lawyers Nizam Bashir & New Sin Yew as well as political analyst Assoc Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid what implications this decision might have.
25m Sep 06, 2021
25m
Consider This: UMNO | Back From The Brink
Will Umno’s GE14 defeat & it’s more recent struggles within the PN coalition lead the party to recalibrate its political assumptions? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask UMNO info chief Shahril Hamdan if we will see a changed UMNO now that it’s leading the Government again.
26m Sep 03, 2021
26m
Consider This: Kuala Langat | Degazettement Deferred?
After recent revelations of the Selangor Government’s shock degazettement of #KLNFR months ago, we’re now told the decision has been postponed. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to environmentalist Faizal Parish & journalist Emmanuel Samarathisa about an increasingly murky saga.
28m Sep 02, 2021
28m
Consider This: Kuala Langat - Environmental Objections Overruled?
Public outrage followed revelations Selangor Govt had degazetted 54% of Kuala Langat North Forest Reserve #KLNFR 3 months ago. Can public pressure reverse the decision? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Elizabeth Wong, June Tan & Wong Pui Yi #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaSihat
25m Sep 01, 2021
25m
Consider This: Return To Moderation
This Merdeka Day, Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to legal scholar Prof Shad Saleem Faruqi who has called for a return to the Constitution’s “forgotten path of moderation, compassion & compromise”. Where have we strayed over the last half century or more? #ConsiderThis tonight at 10pm.
27m Aug 31, 2021
27m
Consider This: COVID-19 - Pandemic Playbook
What have we learnt over the last 18 months and how should it shape our pandemic management going forward? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to Prof Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, previously advisor to former PM, about the lessons learned from Klang Valley’s Covid-19 crisis response.
26m Aug 30, 2021
26m
Consider This: Politics - Cabinet Reshuffled? | 27th August 2021
Ismail Sabri unveiled his Cabinet lineup today—keeping 16 ministers in the same portfolio, reshuffling 10, adding 5 ‘new’ faces. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Tricia Yeoh, Azrul Mohd Khalib & UMNO's Bastien Onn about the challenges that lie ahead for this Govt.
26m Aug 27, 2021
26m
Consider This: Politics | COVID Crisis Cabinet?
The Cabinet lineup will finally be revealed at 11am Friday, after much anticipation & speculation. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Bangi MP Dr Ong Kian Ming & analysts Dr Bridget Welsh & Aira Azhari if Malaysia might get the Cabinet we need to deal with the Covid-19 crisis.
27m Aug 26, 2021
27m
Consider This: Cabinet | Reset of Governance?
The new Cabinet line-up has yet to be announced, despite expectations the Prime Minister would do so today. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask analysts Assoc Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid, Shazwan Mustafa Kamal & CodeBlue's Boo Su-Lyn how the incoming Cabinet can avoid the pitfalls of the previous administration.
25m Aug 25, 2021
25m
Consider This: Politics enabling inclusive governance
Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Hannah Yeoh & Dr. Lee Boon Chye what they’d like to see the incoming administration prioritize.
28m Aug 24, 2021
28m
Consider This: Politics New government, new approach?
The newly minted PM is being asked to consider new approaches to managing Malaysia's triple crisis. Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask MCCC’s Datuk Tan Yew Sing, youth activist Qyira Yusri & political scientist Dr. Wong Chin Huat what they think is important.
27m Aug 23, 2021
27m
Consider This: Politics | PM, Coalitions, Compromise
With Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to be sworn in as PM9 tomorrow, next comes the formation of Cabinet. Will we see a shake-up & downsizing? Or more posts awarded for coalition stability? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan & Prof James Chin about the new Government's dilemma.
24m Aug 20, 2021
24m
Consider This: Politics | Sarawak’s Casting Vote
With GPS playing a pivotal role in taking Umno’s Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri over the 111 line, tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Sarawak DCM Tan Sri James Masing, Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii & pollster Ibrahim Suffian how parties from East Msia were positioned in this crisis.
25m Aug 19, 2021
25m
Consider This: Politics | UMNO back in the driver's seat?
UMNO's PM nominee Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is said to be current frontrunner in the race for the post. Will he resurrect the recently resigned PN Cabinet? Tonight on Consider This (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask UMNO insider Shahrir Samad if what his party wants is aligned with what the county needs.
25m Aug 18, 2021
25m
Consider This: Politics - Time To Compromise?
MPs have been given till 4pm Wednesday to submit their PM choice, following party leaders meeting with the YDPA. Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to Jerlun MP Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir & analysts Dr Bridget Welsh & Assoc Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid if we are any closer to establishing a new govt.
26m Aug 17, 2021
26m
Consider This: Politics (Part 3) - Is Malaysia In Limbo?
After weeks of political turmoil, Muhyiddin Yassin resigned today, after 17 months as Malaysia’s 8th prime minister. The 29 members of his Perikatan Nasional cabinet also tendered their resignations. What realignments can we expect from the collapse of PN and how will parties like Bersatu need to reposition themselves?  Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Oh Ei Sun, Senior Fellow, Singapor...
8m Aug 16, 2021
8m
Consider This: Politics (Part 2) - Opportunity For Reform?
After weeks of political turmoil, Muhyiddin Yassin resigned today, after 17 months as Malaysia’s 8th prime minister. The 29 members of his Perikatan Nasional cabinet also tendered their resignations. What will emerge from the end of the PN government and how will it serve the urgent needs of the country? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Tricia Yeoh, CEO, Institute for Democracy & Econom...
8m Aug 16, 2021
8m
Consider This: Politics (Part 1) - If No One Has The Numbers?
After weeks of political turmoil, Muhyiddin Yassin resigned today, after 17 months as Malaysia’s 8th prime minister. The 29 members of his Perikatan Nasional cabinet also tendered their resignations.But until a new PM is appointed, Muhyiddin serves as caretaker prime minister. How will the Constitution guide us through this period? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to constitutional lawyer ...
8m Aug 16, 2021
8m
Consider This: Diplomacy - Conversations of Consequence?
The most visible aspect of diplomacy is those ‘photo-op handshake meetings’ between heads of state, ministers and officials. But beneath this top-level diplomacy is a network of unofficial activities and dialogue between think tanks, civil society organisations, academics and private citizens - that help to support and strengthen official ties. On the 17th of August, the Institute of Strategic ...
26m Aug 15, 2021
26m
Consider This: Politics | Will PN's Gambit Work?
What are the reactions to the PM’s belated olive branch as PN’s vote of confidence looms. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Muar MP Syed Saddiq, analysts Dr Bridget Welsh & Dr Wong Chin Huat about Putrajaya’s latest political gambit.
26m Aug 13, 2021
26m
Consider This: What's working, what's not?
Despite the vaccination surge & endless lockdowns hospitalisation & deaths from Covid-19 seem stubbornly high, driving public frustration. Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask virologist Dr Kumitaa Theva Das & health policies specialist Dr Khor Swee Kheng what’s working and what’s not.
28m Aug 12, 2021
28m
Consider This: Suicide | Tile to Decriminalise?
Attempted suicide remains a crime in Malaysia despite calls for it to be seen as a mental illness. Tonight on Consider This (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Datuk Bindi Rajasegaran & Datuk Seri M. Ramachelvam about the legal & cultural barriers to decriminalisation
26m Aug 11, 2021
26m
Consider This: Indigenous People - Asli, Asal but left behind?
The theme of this year’s #IndigenousPeoplesDay is No One Left Behind. Have we lived up to it? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to academic Dr Welyne Jehom, activist Dayoung Shaniera Seliman & artist Shaq Koyok about issues faced by Orang Asli & Orang Asal.
32m Aug 10, 2021
32m
Consider This: Sports - Arrested development?
As the Malaysian contingent ends their #Tokyo2020 campaign, what else is needed in our pursuit of the elusive Olympic gold medal dream? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Tan Sri Norza Zakaria, Christopher Raj & Rachel Lau about improving the development of high-performance sport.
32m Aug 10, 2021
32m
Consider This: Trafficking In Persons | Roadmap To Improvement
What repercussions will Malaysia’s recent downgrade to the worst tier in US’ #TraffickingInPersons Report have on bilateral relations? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask US Ambassador to Malaysia H.E. Brian McFeeters & Jerald Joseph from Suhakam what incentives there are for change.
27m Aug 05, 2021
27m
Consider This: Democracy - Majority, Legitimacy, Stability
Questions over PN’s parliamentary majority will only be answered through a vote of confidence when the House sits next month. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Andrew Khoo & Ibrahim Suffian about the government’s contested legitimacy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 
25m Aug 04, 2021
25m
Consider This: Politics - Watching Kingmaker UMNO | 3rd August 2021
Will UMNO’s withdrawal of support for the Muhyiddin Administration lead to a decisive change in Government? Or has the stalemate deepened? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Damansara UMNO Division Chief Datuk Ikhwan Salim Sujak & analysts Dr Bridget Welsh & Assoc Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid about PN’s crisis of legitimacy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 
25m Aug 03, 2021
25m
Consider This: Parliament | Constitutional crisis resolved?
Political pressure continues to mount with no resolution in sight for the deepening Constitutional crisis. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask MPs including Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, Yeo Bee Yin and Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis how they view disputes over the suspension of Parliament & Emergency Ordinances revocation.
27m Aug 02, 2021
27m
Consider This: Democracy - Dissent disallowed?
In recent weeks dozens of activists have been questioned or charged with various violations against the state. But what crime did they commit? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Gayathry Venkiteswaran, Tharma Pillai & Nurul Rifayah about the role of democratic dissent.
29m Jul 30, 2021
29m
Consider This: Democracy - On a knife's edge
A Royal rebuke. Parliament on pause. An Executive denial. The handling of the Emergency Ordinances has led Malaysia into a constitutional crisis. Tonight Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Tricia Yeoh, Dr Wong Chin Huat and Ibrahim Suffian to help make sense of this tumultuous day in Malaysian democracy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 
27m Jul 29, 2021
27m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 3) - Questions Left Unanswered
Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about  the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. What has become of the much touted public-private partnership and where does more potential lie in this approach? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nadiah Wan, Group CEO, TMC Life Sciences and CEO, Thomson Hospital Kota Damans...
6m Jul 28, 2021
6m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 2) - Bi-Partisanship Possible?
Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Despite the rejection of a call to extend the session many questions and proposals were raised regarding the vaccination rollout. Can bipartisanship be built? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Herizal Hazri, CEO, Institute of S...
11m Jul 28, 2021
11m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 1) - Immunisation Before The House
Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about  the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Despite the rejection of a call to extend the session many questions and proposals were raised regarding the vaccination rollout. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Professor Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmod, Legal Advisor, Internati...
8m Jul 28, 2021
8m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 2) - Grilling, Grandstanding, Gaming
On Day 1, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan stunned Dewan Rakyat by claiming that the Cabinet had decided to revoke all six Emergency Ordinances. His refusal to clarify matters cast a shadow on Day 2 of the special sitting of Parliament. What trends can be discerned from the dynamics in the House and what implications does it have for parliamentary democracy? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kutt...
13m Jul 27, 2021
13m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 1) - Cloud Over Emergency Revocation
On Day 1, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan stunned Dewan Rakyat by claiming that the Cabinet had decided to revoke all six Emergency Ordinances. He had explicitly stated that the revocation took effect on July 21st. Many have questioned if the Ordinances have in fact been revoked, given the lack of a published gazette, and the legitimacy of enforcement under Emergency powers.But it seem ...
15m Jul 27, 2021
15m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 3) -- Will Next Four Days Matter?
Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordin...
9m Jul 26, 2021
9m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 2) -- Too Toxic For Bipartisanship?
Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordin...
9m Jul 26, 2021
9m
Consider This: Parliament (Part 1) -- Contentious Briefing Session?
Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordin...
10m Jul 26, 2021
10m
Consider This: Parliament - Cosmetic Or Consequential? | 23rd July 2021
After months of silence, Parliament is set to come alive but will we have a substantial or cosmetic sitting of #DewanRakyat ?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask former Speaker TS Ariff Yusof & Aira Azhari how Parliament can begin to function as intended.
31m Jul 23, 2021
31m
Consider This: Syed Saddiq (Part 2) - Corruption & Opaque Party Funding
Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. We explore the problems for political funding underscoring the charges. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Cynthia...
9m Jul 22, 2021
9m
Consider This: Syed Saddiq (Part 3) - To The Court Of Public Opinion
Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. We ask about the impact of Syed Saddiq’s own media strategy. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to political analyst ...
9m Jul 22, 2021
9m
Consider This: Syed Saddiq (Part 1) - Prosecution’s Burden Of Proof
Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. First we explore the substance and implications of the charges. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to lawyer New Sin ...
10m Jul 22, 2021
10m
Consider This: Selangor operation surge capacity
Operation Surge Capacity has the ambitious goal of vaccinating every adult in the Klang Valley with at least 1 dose by Aug 1st.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Bangi MP Dr. Ong Kian Ming who has been tasked to lead coordination efforts between Selangor & Federal governments.
31m Jul 21, 2021
31m
Consider This: Forests (Part 2) - Understanding Our Ecosystems
Malaysia has some very well designed policies on conserving forests at the Federal level but without adequate incentives for state governments to implement them and protect the environment which is directly under their care, we are looking at continued and rapacious deforestation. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli, Executive Director, Tropical Rainforest Conservation...
12m Jul 20, 2021
12m
Consider This: Forests (Part 1) --Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges
Forest ecosystems in Malaysia are under intense pressure from deforestation and degradation, and there is an urgency for efforts to restore the ecological functions of an area that has become degraded due to either human or natural causes. So can Malaysia address the critical rate of our biodiversity loss, through forest restoration efforts. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Henry Cha...
13m Jul 20, 2021
13m
Consider This: History inclusive narratives possible?
Historical narratives can be a powerful means of creating a sense of belonging. Does the history taught in our schools pass the test of inclusiveness?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to educationist Datuk Dr. R Santhiram about his book on the teaching of history.
29m Jul 19, 2021
29m
Consider This: Research-Policy Nexus
What does it mean for pandemic policy to be driven by science & evidence, and which institutions are tasked to ensure this? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Dr Kalaiarasu Peariasamy how local clinical research helps inform Malaysia's public health response.
27m Jul 16, 2021
27m