Consider This: Children | Gaps in Juvenile Justice
What has the case of alleged infanticide by a 15 year old rape victim revealed about gaps in the criminal justice system when children are in conflict with the law? Tonight on Consider This we speak to our guests about improving Malaysia's juvenile justice process.
26m Feb 17, 2022
26m
Consider This: Jobs - Government To The Rescue?
How do we distinguish between a wage subsidy programme & a jobs guarantee initiative to address unemployment, underemployment & low wages. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests, what policy options are available to Government #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
26m Feb 16, 2022
26m
Consider This: Johor Polls | Why partication matters
If the electoral system doesn’t create the conditions for broader participation in polls, has it failed? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if the Elections Commission has addressed the specific needs of Johor voters.
26m Feb 15, 2022
26m
Consider This: Wages | The RM1,500 debate
What might be the economic repercussions of raising the national Minimum Wage to RM1,500? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we ask our guests what ought to be Government's role in determining wages.
26m Feb 14, 2022
26m
Consider This: Sea Turtles | Before it’s too late
Just in January, 17 sea turtle carcasses were reported to have been found in Terengganu. What's behind this worryingly high number of sea turtle deaths? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask UMT's marine biologist Dr Uzair Rusli what it means for the future of the species.
25m Feb 11, 2022
25m
Consider This: Healthcare justice for janitors? | 10th Feb 2022
Year 3 of the pandemic & the rights of contract hospital cleaners have yet to be sufficiently addressed.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about protecting the welfare of these 'invisible' frontline. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
30m Feb 10, 2022
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Consider This: Johor evolving dynamics
Will the Johor state elections be an incubator for the emergence of new political players & alliances?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests what patterns they see emerging from the endless posturing & public rancor between political parties. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
26m Feb 09, 2022
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Consider This: Foreign affairs recognizing the Taliban?
Last week's meeting between PAS President Tan Sri Hadi Awang & Taliban delegates has highlighted the complex considerations countries must weigh when engaging Afghanistan.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to analysts about Malaysia's approach. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
25m Feb 08, 2022
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Consider This: Omicron wave cause for concern?
As Omicron overtakes Delta as the dominant Covid-19 variant what can the government & public do to minimize its impact? Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) we ask our guests about the best approach to the latest Covid-19 wave.
29m Feb 07, 2022
29m
Consider This: Foreign Labour | Beyond reactive policymaking
What are the drivers of migrant labour policy; is it a corrupt ecosystem of recruitment or long term national interest? Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) we ask our guests how best to frame the migrant labour debate.
26m Feb 04, 2022
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Consider This: Orang Asli displaced for development?
The Mah Meri people have long been at risk of displacement due to rapid coastal development.  Tonight on Consider This, Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to anthropologist Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil & economist Dr. Niaz Asadullah about development and inclusion for Orang Asli communities.
27m Feb 03, 2022
27m
Let’s Talk with Sharaad Kuttan: Exploring the mikro cosmos
Like many festivals around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on large gatherings of people & international travel. Can festivals be reimagined? Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Pauline Fan, Director of the George Town Lit Festival & Hafiz Hamzah, editor of the literary magazine, Svara.
25m Jan 29, 2022
25m
Consider This: Investigating crimes against humanity
The UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is tasked w collecting evidence of war crimes against civilians in Myanmar. Tonight on Consider This, Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask IIMM's chief Nicholas Koumjian what is needed to bring responsible individuals to justice
26m Jan 28, 2022
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Consider This: Serious National Contender?
Can a Sabah based party go national & challenge the dominant contenders in the Peninsular? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask Jeff Ooi, Penang state coordinator for Warisan, about recruitment, machinery & alliances.
25m Jan 27, 2022
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Consider This: Vaccination benefits clear
COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 will begin next week. Are the benefits of getting kids vaccinated clear or do parents still need convincing? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about vaccinating the young.
26m Jan 26, 2022
26m
Consider This: Johor - Elections endgame?
Despite political fatigue Johor’s State Assembly was dissolved. Were the reasons purely local? Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) we ask our guests about the dynamics of the upcoming elections.
24m Jan 25, 2022
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Consider This: Chinese Schools: Model of Success?
To mark #InternationalEducationDay, tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to Datuk Tan Yew Sing, Chairperson of the National Education Reform Initiative about the Chinese school system in Malaysia-its successes & challenges in providing quality education.
28m Jan 24, 2022
28m
Consider This: MUDA a game changer?
Can a political party premised on the new youth vote be the game changer which will once again put the country on course towards reform? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask Syed Saddiq about how MUDA's structure & philosophy distinguishes it from traditional players.
27m Jan 21, 2022
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Consider This: Addressing Statelessness
Statelessness puts individuals into a legal limbo which deprives them of many basic rights & resources that citizens enjoy. Today, many are children. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how to correct this injustice.
28m Jan 20, 2022
28m
Consider This: Smoking govt knows best?
New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation & eventually phase out smoking. Should Malaysia look to do the same? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we ask our guests if the decision should be placed in the hands of governments.
27m Jan 19, 2022
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Consider This: Sports | Starved of funds?
Even as the country struggles with the impact of pandemic where should we place sports in govt funding priorities?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Olympian Noraseela Khalid & Sports Journalist, Haresh Deol  about what ails sports policy.
26m Jan 17, 2022
26m
Consider This: Foreign labour waiting for clarity?
There's still little clarity over new recruitment terms for Foreign Domestic Workers from Indonesia, ahead of an imminent bilateral agreement. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about recruitment & protection of these workers.
25m Jan 14, 2022
25m
Consider This: Floods Pahang on the mend?
News of flooding across Peninsular Malaysia was dominated by the devastation in Selangor eclipsing many other areas & states. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about recovery efforts there.
26m Jan 13, 2022
26m
Consider This: Wildlife living with tigers
Are human-tiger conflicts a zero-sum game? And will humans ultimately win this tragic face-off? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the incident in Kampung Sau, Kelantan.
28m Jan 12, 2022
28m
Consider This: Corruption serious about whistleblowers?
The contributions of whistleblowers & investigative journalists to fighting endemic corruption are immense. But have we only paid lip service to them here?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how to protect them. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
27m Jan 11, 2022
27m
Consider This: COVID-19 endemicity out of reach? | 10th Jan 2022
There's a growing divergence in how countries are responding to Omicron. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if Malaysia can find the right balance in its public health response.
27m Jan 10, 2022
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Consider This: Conversation with Tan Sri Kamal Hassan
Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to the eminent Islamic scholar, Tan Sri Prof Mohd Kamal Hassan, about his recent book, “Corruption And Hypocrisy in Malay-Muslim Politics” about the country’s moral trajectory & what might reverse its tragic decline.
25m Jan 07, 2022
25m
Consider This: Sarawak New Govt, Old Dynamics?
Will the recent GPS victory & formation of the Sarawak governmentt consolidate the political dynamics in territory? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to political scientist Prof James Chin about the trajectory of state nationalism as well as issues of good governance.
25m Jan 06, 2022
25m
Consider This: MACC Watching the Watchdogs
What have recent events involving MACC revealed to us abt public trust & confidence in Malaysia's anti-graft efforts? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we explore this with our guests.
26m Jan 05, 2022
26m
Consider This: COVID-19 | Booster Choice, Increased Immunity
How can you best make an informed decision on whether to receive a booster shot & choice of vaccine type? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the ongoing Covid19 booster rollout.
27m Jan 04, 2022
27m
Consider This: Floods is the worst over?
Are we any closer to understanding the response & governance gaps that exacerbated the flood crisis?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about rebuilding after the disaster.
27m Jan 03, 2022
27m
Consider This: Floods - Business Disruption & Damage
The raft of human interest stories over the recent flooding & poor disaster response has hidden the story of its costs to businesses & the economy. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask our guests to tally the damage.
25m Dec 23, 2021
25m
Consider This: Drug policy time for a rethink?
After decades of framing substance abuse as criminal rather than a health issue, can the Malaysian public be persuaded to expand their understanding of this complex matter? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guest about the impact of the war on drugs.
26m Dec 22, 2021
26m
Consider This: Diplomacy | Biden’s S.E.A Gameplan
How do we best understand US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s recent visit & the emerging regional geopolitical dynamics we need to negotiate? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if we are playing our cards right.
26m Dec 21, 2021
26m
Consider This: Floods caught by surprise?
With lives lost & thousands now displaced, questions arise about the federal & state governments’ response to the devastating floods.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests if we were forewarned but failed to prepare.
25m Dec 20, 2021
25m
Consider This: Sarawak | Youth, exclusion & inclusion
Whether calculated or not the timing of Sarawak’s elections bypassed the #Undi18 victory. But the political establishment cannot avoid the next generation for long. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about Sarawak’s youth & future.
24m Dec 17, 2021
24m
Consider This: Sarawak native land rights eroded?
Why do many of Sarawak’s indigenous peoples continue to face difficulties in their attempts to assert customary rights over legally disputed land? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guest about protecting native customary land rights.
25m Dec 16, 2021
25m
Consider This: Sarawak opposition I Perils & possibilities
In a territory in which the dominant political parties have been entrenched for decades, what can Sarawak’s political opposition offer & can it hope to wrestle power from their rivals?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to Chong Chieng Jen, Chief of Sarawak Pakatan Harapan.
25m Dec 15, 2021
25m
Consider This: Sarawak evolving aspirations supported?
Are there legal & constitutional encumbrances to fulfilling & honouring the spirit of MA63?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we speak to Sarawak Legal Counsel, Datuk Seri JC Fong, who served as Sarawak Attorney-General for 15 years.
27m Dec 14, 2021
27m
Consider This: Public Housing | Poor quality, neglected needs?
With one of the highest rates of urbanization in Asia, is our approach to public housing keeping pace with the evolving needs of our cities’ poor?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guest on correcting public housing policy failures.
26m Dec 13, 2021
26m
Consider This: Human Rights | Can we do better?
Can we hold our heads high as a nation committed to human rights which is essential to the free development of all who call Malaysia home? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the state of the nation on Human Rights Day.
26m Dec 10, 2021
26m
Consider This: Better Malaysia | Inclusive or Elitist?
Can Tan Sri Nazir Razak's proposed #BetterMalaysiaAssembly be the ​"consultative, more inclusive & less elitist” initiative it aspires to be? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if this is the solution to Malaysia's woes
27m Dec 09, 2021
27m
Consider This: SRC Trial Najib loses petition
Today the Court Of Appeal affirmed the conviction & sentence of ex-PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the SRC case, referring to the crime as a “national embarrassment”.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about the impact of the on-going trial.
29m Dec 08, 2021
29m
Consider This: PSC Health | Making Up For Lost Time
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, Science & Innovation has outlined several parameters that must first be met before Malaysia can safely transition to endemic Covid-19. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask Committee Chairperson Dr Kelvin Yii about the PSC's recommendations.
26m Dec 07, 2021
26m
Consider This: Sarawak Polls Competitive Fight?
Will this 3rd major pandemic era election buck trends in terms of campaigning dynamics & voter enthusiasm? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how the race is shaping up.
23m Dec 06, 2021
23m
Consider This: Food Prices - Hikes Hard To Digest?
Industrial plantations are taking on the sustainable agenda head-on. Ibrahim Sani speaks with Jazman Shahar Abdollah, Group CEO of Kenaf Venture Global on how industry players are addressing the climate issue while still remaining to be productive and profitable.
30m Dec 03, 2021
30m
Consider This: Foreign Policy - Parliamentary Oversight?
With the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs duly constituted, what role should it play in future policy-making? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests on the PSC and diplomacy.
31m Dec 02, 2021
31m
Consider This: Politics - MoU Progress or Regress?
Meant as a bipartisan effort to stabilise politics between the Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri led-Administration & PH, the MOU had deliverables. Have promises been kept? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests on the MOU’s progress. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit
32m Dec 01, 2021
32m
Consider This: Climate | Justice for Global South
COP26 highlighted the deep divisions between the Global North vs developing Global South. Can there be justice for the countries least responsible for the #ClimateCrisis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/climatecrisis) but suffering most from its effects? Melisa Idris speaks to Meena Raman from Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
27m Nov 30, 2021
27m
Consider This: Pakatan Harapan | Strategy Rethink Needed?
Pakatan's poor performance in the Melaka polls has had supporters demanding not just a rethink of political strategy but also calling for a renewal of its leadership. Tonight on #ConsiderThis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/considerthis) we take a good hard look at the coalition’s future with DAP strategist Liew Chin Tong.
26m Nov 29, 2021
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