Consider This: 2024 US Election (Part 1) — Gaza and the Ballot
It’s Election Day in the US, and swing state Michigan is in the spotlight. Michigan has the country’s largest proportion of Arab-Americans, and was once a Democratic stronghold. But frustrations over America’s support for Israel in its war on Gaza, means that in Michigan, the race between Kamala Herris and Donald Trump is impossibly close. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Saeed Khan, Founding member of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. He’s also an associate professor of Near Eastern and Asian Studies at Wayne State University.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: 2024 US Election (Part 2) — Gaza and the Ballot
It’s Election Day in the US, and swing state Michigan is in the spotlight. Michigan has the country’s largest proportion of Arab-Americans, and was once a Democratic stronghold. But frustrations over America’s support for Israel in its war on Gaza, means that in Michigan, the race between Kamala Herris and Donald Trump is impossibly close. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Hayg Oshagan, Founder and Director of New Michigan Media. He’s also an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Wayne State University.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 2) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM.
Tue Oct 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: Najib apologises for 1MDB scandal, maintains innocence
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak apologised to the public over the 1MDB scandal, but maintained his innocence by claiming he was deceived by fugitive businessman Jho Low and his associates.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Consider This: OceanX’s Malaysia Mission 2024 — Science at Sea
Global ocean exploration nonprofit, OceanX, recently concluded the 16-day OceanX Malaysia Mission 2024 to evaluate the marine ecology and coastal ecosystem dynamics in the waters off Pahang, aboard OceanXplorer, the world’s most advanced scientific research vessel. This episode of #ConsiderThis was filmed aboard the OceanXplorer, where Melisa Idris speaks with Mattie Rodrigue, Science Programme Director of OceanX and Associate Professor Dr Maizah Mohd Abdullah, Lead Researcher of the OceanX Malaysia Mission 2024. She’s also a lecturer in marine biology and researcher at the Institute of Oceanography and Environment at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Fatwa gazetted declaring GISB deviates from true Islamic teachings - MAIS
The ban includes any teachings or practices similar to those associated with GISB.
Fri Oct 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: Melaka issues fatwa declaring GISB practices deviant
Melaka has issued a fatwa declaring the teachings and practices of GISB as deviant, citing similarities to elements associated with al-Arqam.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Melaka issues fatwa declaring GISB deviant - Mufti
Datuk Abdul Halim Tawil said the teachings and practices of GISB exhibit similarities to elements associated with Al-Arqam.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Consider This: A Theory of Everyone — Where Does Humanity Go From Here?
Can a better understanding of cultural evolution help us navigate diversity, tackle global challenges, and perhaps even predict where humanity is headed? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Michael Muthukrishna, Associate Professor of Economic Psychology at the London School of Economics and Political Science, and author of ‘A Theory of Everyone: Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We’re Going’. Professor Muthukrishna was a keynote speaker at Khazanah Megatrends Forum 2024.
Tue Oct 08 2024
Letupan baharu menggegarkan Beirut
Memetik laporan Associated Press, rejim Zionis turut menyerang kem pelarian Palestin jauh di utara buat kali pertama ketika ia menyasarkan kedua-dua pejuang Hezbollah dan Hamas.
Sun Oct 06 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow
Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Consider This: UMNO General Assembly (Part 2) — Will Nenggiri Spark a Revival?
Umno is gathering for its 2024 General Assembly, re-energised from its recent victory in reclaiming the Nenggiri state assembly seat from Perikatan Nasional with a healthy majority. Will Nenggiri prove to be a turning point for the waning party, or was it just an isolated victory in a traditionally strong UMNO seat? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb, Associate Professor at USM’s School of Social Sciences.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Consider This: UMNO General Assembly (Part 1) — Will Nenggiri Spark a Revival?
Umno is gathering for its 2024 General Assembly, re-energised from its recent victory in reclaiming the Nenggiri state assembly seat from Perikatan Nasional with a healthy majority. Will Nenggiri prove to be a turning point for the waning party, or was it just an isolated victory in a traditionally strong UMNO seat? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science at International Islamic University Malaysia, IIUM.
Thu Aug 22 2024
Consider This: Care Economy — The Business of Care
Malaysia’s Care Economy is an investment white space: An investment area that serves a strong development need but has yet to benefit from a robust policy framework and political momentum. What would it take to create a robust care infrastructure in Malaysia? And how might increased investments into this sector transform care services? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Anfaal Saari, Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly who holds the portfolio of Women and Family Empowerment, Social Welfare & the Care Economy, and Dr Haniza Khalid, currently Senior Research Associate at Universiti Malaya’s Social Wellbeing Research Centre. She recently authored a report on enabling investments into the Malaysian Care Economy, commissioned by UNDP Malaysia.
Tue Jul 16 2024
[OPINION] Upholding the best interest of the child in the justice system
Special measures are necessary to help children testify, reducing the trauma associated with court appearances, says UNICEF.
Tue Jul 09 2024