Consider This: The Malaysian Mind: From Post-colonial to Decolonial
Every year, we celebrate Merdeka, Malaya’s independence day, at the end of August, marking the start of what we now refer to as a post-colonial era. But is colonialism truly a thing of the past in Malaysia? How do colonial legacies continue to influence our collective consciousness, and what it means to break free from these mental shackles? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Alberto Gomes, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also the Global Director of DEEP Network, an academic collective that advocates for peace education.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced
The Bornean elephant has recently been classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. What needs to be done now to ensure the survival of Borneo’s elephant population? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to conservation biologist Dr Nurzhafarina Othman, Senior lecturer at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. She’s an expert on the Bornean Elephant, and also the founder of Project Seratu Aatai, which is a collective in Sabah that aims to promote coexistence between elephants and humans through research and education.
Mon Jul 15 2024
Consider This: Dengue Vaccine (Part 1) — Takeda's Qdenga Debuts in Malaysia
The Government recently granted conditional approval for Qdenga, the first dengue vaccine to be approved for use in Malaysia. This comes in the wake of an alarming 86% surge in dengue cases last year— with 100 fatalities reported— underscoring an urgent public health challenge. With a national goal of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030, how will the introduction of Qdenga shape Malaysia’s battle against this relentless disease? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Koh Kar Chai, Public Education & Advocacy Lead for the Dengue Prevention Advocacy Malaysia, which is a collective of medical and community organisations.
Tue Jun 25 2024
![[COLUMNIST] PM moves the needle for Global South leadership while Doubling Down on Gaza [COLUMNIST] PM moves the needle for Global South leadership while Doubling Down on Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51710202035_AnwarIbrahimOlaf.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] PM moves the needle for Global South leadership while Doubling Down on Gaza
The official visit by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Germany last week embodies Malaysias reinvigorated presence on the European stage, after a prolonged hiatus.
Mon Mar 18 2024
The Future is Female: #IWD2024 - Gender Pain Gap: Women's Pain Matters
To commemorate #InternationalWomensDay 2024, this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale aims to shine a spotlight on a pressing issue at the intersection of gender equality and healthcare: the gender pain gap. Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Hannah Nazri, Director and Founder of the collective, Malaysian Doctors for Women & Children. She is a National Institute for Health and Care Research Academic Clinical Fellow in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Warwick, and has completed her PhD in endometriosis research at the Oxford University. She is also a member of the Board of Advisors for the Asia Network to End FGM/C.
Sun Mar 10 2024
![Cooperation of all parties needed to achieve zero poverty - DPM Zahid Cooperation of all parties needed to achieve zero poverty - DPM Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41702113803_AhmadZahidHamidi.jpg)
Cooperation of all parties needed to achieve zero poverty - DPM Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged all parties to collectively mobilise efforts to ensure poverty is truly eradicated.
Wed Dec 20 2023
![Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81699352845_PrabowoSubianto.jpg)
Indonesia judges reprimanded over ruling that allowed president's son to run for VP
The reported judges were found to have collectively violated the constitutional judges' ethical behaviour code, the ethics panel chief said.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51696565504_Haze.jpg)
Malaysia drops plans for proposed transborder haze pollution bill
The environment ministry said diplomatic approach via negotiations is a better way to "collectively address" haze issues involving borders.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful' UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682494283_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
UN chief: World's collective response to climate change 'remains pitiful'
The UN chief cautioned that the global response to climate change "remains pitiful," and emphasised that the world is rapidly heading towards a disaster.
Fri Jun 16 2023
![A brief analysis of the Second UN-Habitat Assembly A brief analysis of the Second UN-Habitat Assembly](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686349492_MaimunahMohdSharif.jpg)
A brief analysis of the Second UN-Habitat Assembly
We need bold action and collective effort to create thriving cities, said UN-Habitat Executive Director Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
Tue Jun 13 2023
![OpenAI is exploring collective decisions on AI, like Wikipedia entries OpenAI is exploring collective decisions on AI, like Wikipedia entries](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/41684836733_OpenAI.jpg)
OpenAI is exploring collective decisions on AI, like Wikipedia entries
ChatGPT's creator OpenAI is testing how to gather broad input on decisions impacting its artificial intelligence.
Tue May 23 2023
![Russia will not resume START nuclear talks until Washington listens to Moscow Russia will not resume START nuclear talks until Washington listens to Moscow](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616069859_DmitryPeskov.jpg)
Russia will not resume START nuclear talks until Washington listens to Moscow
Dmitry Peskov said that the "attitude of the collective West", led by the United States needs to change towards Moscow.
Tue Feb 28 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Bend It Like BN: UMNO and The Gang [COLUMNIST] Bend It Like BN: UMNO and The Gang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-01/61548929084_BenderaParti.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Bend It Like BN: UMNO and The Gang
With UMNO and BN, they have joined the collective electoral endeavour - even when they are fighting against each other, Rais says.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![Respect the principle of collective responsibility - Annuar Respect the principle of collective responsibility - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41666529517_ANNUARMUSA.jpg)
Respect the principle of collective responsibility - Annuar
Ministers and deputy ministers in the caretaker government should respect the principle of collective responsibility even when campaigning in the GE15).
Sat Oct 29 2022
![GE15: All elected MPs from Sabah must have one collective voice, direction - Pairin GE15: All elected MPs from Sabah must have one collective voice, direction - Pairin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/81447591561_JosephPairinKiting.jpg)
GE15: All elected MPs from Sabah must have one collective voice, direction - Pairin
All 25 Sabah MPs who will be elected in the coming GE15 must have one collective voice and direction as far as protecting the state's rights.
Sat Oct 15 2022