Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 2) — Statelessness & Displacement of Sea Nomads
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Vilashini Somiah, an anthropologist at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in Universiti Malaya, and Wong Kueng Hui, director of the independent youth group Mandiri Borneo.
Wed Jun 12 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 1) — Homes Demolished in Controversial Eviction
More than 500 people from the Bajau Laut community in Semporna, Sabah, were evicted by the authorities last week, and their stilt houses demolished, some even burned. The plight of the Bajau Laut has since dominated national attention after several video recordings of the incident were uploaded to social media with the hashtag #PandangKeSabah. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Mukmin Nantang, founder of the Sabah-based NGO Borneo Komrad, who first uploaded the now viral videos. For almost a decade, Borneo Komrad has been running Sekolah-Sekolah Alternatif, which provides free education for stateless, undocumented, and under-served children in Sabah.
Wed Jun 12 2024
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Strong silhouettes, sparkles dominate Oscars red carpet
Dresses with strong silhouettes, sparkles on both women and men and a splash of Barbie-inspired pink dominated the Oscars red carpet.
Mon Mar 11 2024
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Japan's new female 'role models' seek to empower other women
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is one of the very few women who hold senior government posts in Japan, where society remains male dominated.
Fri Mar 08 2024
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Taylor Swift makes Grammy history with fourth album of year win
Taylor Swift won the honor for pop album "Midnights" at a ceremony dominated by female musicians.
Mon Feb 05 2024
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Taylor Swift's concert film headed to movie theaters
Taylor Swift is set to light up the big screen with a documentary about the event that dominated the music scene.
Fri Sep 01 2023
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Going beyond 12.5% women candidates in elections
Male-dominated political leadership in Malaysia hinders women from taking the forefront in politics.
Fri Aug 04 2023
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At least five killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes south of New Delhi
The violence erupted after a Hindu religious procession passed through the Muslim dominated Nuh region.
Tue Aug 01 2023
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The risks of a digital cold war
A corner of the internet is dominated by digital tycoons - Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google - and now TikTok.
Sat Jul 01 2023
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In economics, women's voices still struggle to be heard
Women remain a small minority in a field that is still seen by many as being dominated by men in suits.
Wed Mar 08 2023
![Verstappen cruises to F1 Bahrain Grand Prix win Verstappen cruises to F1 Bahrain Grand Prix win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61678073776_Sakhir.jpg)
Verstappen cruises to F1 Bahrain Grand Prix win
Having dominated the 2022 season, Red Bull's pre-season testing form had suggested that they would remain the team to beat in 2023.
Mon Mar 06 2023
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In the movies, artificial intelligence is still a man's world
These cinematographic creations contribute to reinforcing inequalities in a field that is regarded as male-dominated.
Sun Feb 19 2023
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'Phoenix' rises above male-dominated Malaysian wrestling
Hijab-wearing Nor Diana is spearheading attempts to break down the gender barrier in the niche, male-dominated sport in Malaysia.
Sun Dec 18 2022
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Malaysian police warn of ethnic tensions on social media after divisive election
The police warning comes as race-based narratives dominated political chatter on social media during and after the election.
Tue Nov 22 2022
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Motion supporting Ismail Sabri as 10th PM candidate dominates UMNO division meetings
A motion supporting the decision of the UMNO MT naming Ismail Sabri as the 10th Prime Minister candidate for the GE15 dominated the UMNO division meetings.
Sat Oct 15 2022