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Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand

Consider This: Law Reform (Part 2) - When Children Take the Stand

While court processes are daunting for adults, they can be even more intimidating for children. Many young victims face immense stress and often give up seeking justice before the process concludes. Last year, Parliament took a significant step forward by amending the Evidence of Child Witness Act, providing more rights and protections to children testifying in court. Now new amendments to the Evidence of Child Witness Act are being proposed. These changes aim to create a more supportive courtroom environment, ensuring children can provide their best evidence. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Karen Lai, Programme Director at the Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang.
Tue Jul 09 2024
AWANI Tonight: Urgent call to halt decline of Borneo elephants

AWANI Tonight: Urgent call to halt decline of Borneo elephants

Director of Seratu Aatai, Dr Zhafarina Othman calls for more action to conserve the dwindling numbers of the Borneo pygmy elephants.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 1)

Consider This: UK Elections - Foregone Conclusion? (Part 1)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in a fierce battle to retain his position, facing a formidable challenge from Labour leader Keir Starmer. As the Conservatives brace for what could be a historic defeat, all eyes are on whether Labour will secure a decisive victory. However, is it a foregone conclusion? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to UM's Assoc Prof Dr Roy Anthony Rogers, Deputy Executive Director (Development, Research, & Innovation), Asia Europe Institute
Thu Jul 04 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World

Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World

A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?

Consider This: Economic Sentiment - Growth or Gloom?

A recent survey by market research agency, Ipsos, revealed that two-thirds (68%) of Malaysians believe the economy is in a recession, despite official reports of 3.7% economic growth last year. Why is there such a stark contrast between consumer sentiment and economic data? And how do we reconcile the lived experiences of Malaysians with these seemingly positive economic indicators? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Dr Ong Kian Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor of External Engagement for Taylor's University, and Ibrahim ‘Ben’ Suffian, Co-founder & Programmes Director of Merdeka Center for Opinion Research.
Mon Jul 01 2024
PH's Sungai Bakap by-election director calls for end to campaign sabotage

PH's Sungai Bakap by-election director calls for end to campaign sabotage

Penang PKR's State Leadership Council as urged an end to acts of sabotage against the campaign machinery in the Sungai Bakap by-election.
Fri Jun 28 2024
Selangor FC to submit official appeal to MFL

Selangor FC to submit official appeal to MFL

Selangor FC will file an appeal against the revised decisions made by the Malaysian Football League (MFL) board of directors.
Fri Jun 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Innovation ecosystem effect – the key to being one step ahead of global challenges

[COLUMNIST] Innovation ecosystem effect – the key to being one step ahead of global challenges

Oliver Schwab, Managing Director, World Economic Forum shares his thoughts on the challenges faced by the early-stage start ups
Wed Jun 26 2024
Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management

Ex-director admits lots of criminality, forgery in SRC management

Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said SRC ex-CEO Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, now at large, lied to the board about repatriating SRC funds from overseas.
Mon Jun 24 2024
AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

AWANI Review: Google's USD2 Billion Bet on Malaysia's Tech Future

Google pledged a USD2 billion investment in Malaysia's data and cloud infrastructure, including its second Southeast Asian data centre. Country Director Farhan Qureshi highlights the economic benefits and Malaysia's readiness to support tech giants' growth plans.
Sat Jun 22 2024
Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Consider This: Refugee Stereotypes — Origins of a Narrative

Where do our perceptions of refugees come from, and are they based in truth? How do these stereotypes influence refugee-related policies in Malaysia, and what steps can be taken to address negative stereotypes both in public discourse and at the policy level? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Melati Nungsari, Associate Professor of Economics at the Asia School of Business and Faculty Director at the ASEAN Research Center, and Rachel Decruz Senior Research Associate at the ASEAN Research Center, about their research on understanding refugee stereotypes. #WorldRefugeeDay
Fri Jun 21 2024
I merely served as 'rubber stamp' in SRC - Former director

I merely served as 'rubber stamp' in SRC - Former director

Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said the 'rubber stamp' process made it impossible to verify if he signed or if SRC documents were forged.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director

Najib controlled all aspects of SRC - Former SRC director

Datuk Suboh Md Yassin said all major investment and strategic decisions of SRC were to be first referred to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare

Consider This: Digital Health Records — The Vision for Seamless Healthcare

While Malaysia has made efforts to digitalise its public-healthcare system over the last three decades, however recurring barriers have hampered the establishment of a nationwide system. This is according to Khazanah Research Institute’s recent publication: Digital Health Records In Malaysia: The Journey and the Way Forward. How prepared is Malaysia to embrace this digital shift, and what does it mean for healthcare providers and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Rachel Gong, Deputy Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Ilyana Syafiqa Mukhriz Mudaris, Research Associate at KRI.
Wed Jun 19 2024
‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court

‘Mentega Terbang’ director, producer granted leave to refer constitutional questions to High Court

The Magistrate's Court granted the leave after determining that the application filed was meritorious.
Fri Jun 14 2024