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Consider This: Bornean Elephants (Part 1) — Endangered and Displaced

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
KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each

KK Mart founder, wife freed of criminal charges over 'Allah socks' issue, company and supplier fined RM60,000 each

The two companies were given three days to pay the fine.
Mon Jul 15 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
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange heads to Australia after U.S. guilty plea

His release ends a 14-year legal saga in which Assange spent more than five years in a British high-security jail and seven years in asylum at the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Wed Jun 26 2024
The Future Is Female: Reframe Retirement

The Future Is Female: Reframe Retirement

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Clare Davenport, Founder of Designing4Better, about reframing our view of retirement and why it’s important to also consider the non-financial aspects of retirement planning. Clare Davenport was one of the speakers at the International Social Well Being Conference 2024 #ISWC2024 organised by EPF.
Sun Jun 16 2024
Consider This: Bajau Laut (Part 1) — Homes Demolished in Controversial Eviction

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
AWANI Review: Qarbotech: Photosynthesis Boost - The Farmer’s Game Changer?

AWANI Review: Qarbotech: Photosynthesis Boost - The Farmer’s Game Changer?

Qarbotech is shaking up agritech with a product that boosts plant photosynthesis, resulting in higher crop yields for farmers. Founders Dr. Suraya Rashid and Chor Chee Hoe discuss what's driving the next big leap for the company.
Sat Jun 08 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”

Consider This: Political Economy (Part 2) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”

In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”

Consider This: Political Economy (Part 1) — Robert Reich on America's “Rigged System”

In his latest book ‘The System: Who Rigged It, How We Fix It’, Robert Reich argues that power and wealth in the US are concentrated within the same group of wealthy individuals and corporations who hold much power over the economy. Are there parallels in other countries like Malaysia? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Robert Reich, Chancellor’s Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He is co-creator of the award-winning documentary film Inequality for All, and the co-founder of Inequality Media. He has served in three US administrations, including as Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, for which Time Magazine named him one of the ten most effective cabinet secretaries of the twentieth century. Robert Reich was a speaker at the International Social Wellbeing Conference 2024, organised by EPF.
Thu Jun 06 2024
The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings

The Future Is Female: Urban Design - First Life, Then Spaces, Then Buildings

How can urban design help to reclaim and enhance the unique character of Malaysian cities? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO which champions good urban design practice in Malaysia and aspires to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Sun May 26 2024
Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence

Bella abuse: Siti Bainun withdraws appeal on stay of execution against jail sentence

Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali will now file a new application for a stay of execution before Judge Noorin.
Mon May 20 2024
Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy

Consider This: Tree-Care Policies (Part 1) — Trees as Assets: Valuing Our Urban Canopy

Recent incidents of falling trees that killed a motorist and damaged vehicles and property, have highlighted the pressing need for better tree management policies in urban areas. Following these incidents, DBKL has since been instructed to closely monitor and maintain the shade trees in the capital city, and as a short-term measure, to cut down the trees that have already been identified as at risk of falling. Knowing the benefits of having trees in our cities, how can we create conditions that allow them to thrive despite the hostile environment they have to grow in? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Koh Cha-Ly, Founder and CEO of Urbanmetry, a data company which uses proprietary algorithms to analyse big data from cities. She is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Commission for Nature Positive Cities.
Fri May 17 2024
Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 2) — Sharing Children's Lives Online: Pros & Cons

Consider This: Sharenting’ (Part 2) — Sharing Children's Lives Online: Pros & Cons

Introduced in the Oxford English Dictionary in 2022 and now used widely, the term ‘Sharenting’, a portmanteau of ‘parenting’ and ‘sharing’, refers to the practice where caregivers share content of children under their care on social media. However, despite the likely positive intentions of the adults, the practice carries with it risks and concerns about children's privacy, informed consent, and the potential long-term consequences of having their lives publicly documented online from a young age. Do the risks outweigh the benefits of sharing? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to
Lai Cheng Wong, co-founder of Media and Information Literacy for ASEAN Network.
Wed Apr 24 2024
PBRS founder Tan Sri Joseph Kurup passes away at 80

PBRS founder Tan Sri Joseph Kurup passes away at 80

Former President of the United Sabah People's Party (PBRS), Tan Sri Joseph Kurup, was reported to have passed away today at the age of 80.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Vern's founder gives statements to JAKIM over logo resembling word 'Allah' on shoes

Vern's founder gives statements to JAKIM over logo resembling word 'Allah' on shoes

Ng Chuan Hoo apologised and hoped the issue will be used as a lesson in the future.
Mon Apr 08 2024