Consider This: Teens, Tech & Trust (Part 2) — Building Digital Resilience
In Malaysia, 75% of teenagers use social media daily—but with this constant connection comes a growing number of risks. A new report by the think tank SERI titled ‘Teens, Tech, and Trust’ reveals that fewer than half of Malaysian teens feel safe online— with cyberbullying, scams, and hacking being everyday realities. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about whether schools, parents, and even social media platforms are doing enough to protect our young digital citizens. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Benjamin Loh, senior lecturer at Taylor’s University School of Media and Communication and director of the Impact Lab for Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Consider This: Teens, Tech & Trust (Part 1) — Building Digital Resilience
In Malaysia, 75% of teenagers use social media daily—but with this constant connection comes a growing number of risks. A new report by the think tank SERI titled ‘Teens, Tech, and Trust’ reveals that fewer than half of Malaysian teens feel safe online— with cyberbullying, scams, and hacking being everyday realities. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about whether schools, parents, and even social media platforms are doing enough to protect our young digital citizens. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Vyshnavi Charrlotte, Researcher at the Social & Economic Research Initiative (SERI).
Mon Dec 23 2024
Empat maut, helikopter terhempas di hospital di Turkiye
Sebuah helikopter terhempas di sebuah hospital di wilayah Mugla, barat daya Turkiye, mengorbankan empat orang, menurut Gabenor wilayah itu, Idris Akbiyik.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Helikopter terhempas di hospital di Turkiye, empat maut
Sebuah helikopter terhempas di hospital di wilayah Mugla, barat daya Turkiye, mengorbankan empat orang, menurut Gabenor wilayah itu, Idris Akbiyik.
Sun Dec 22 2024
Consider This: Freedom of Expression — Malaysia’s 2024 Report
As we wrap-up 2024 and set resolutions for year ahead, this episode of #ConsiderThis explores Malaysia’s state of freedom of expression this year: Are we moving forward? Melisa Idris speaks with Nalini Elumalai, Senior Malaysia Programme Officer at ARTICLE 19 which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression, and Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism, about the recently released 2024 Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia.
Fri Dec 20 2024
Sultan Selangor zahir rasa sedih atas pemergian adiguru kraf ukiran halus
Baginda sentiasa kagum dengan kebolehan dan ketelitian Allahyarham sebagai seorang pengukir kayu tradisional hingga dikenali di peringkat antarabangsa dan menerima Anugerah Tokoh Kraf Negara pada 2022
Fri Dec 20 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad
After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 1) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Gopal Kishnam Nadesan, Secretary General of the Labour Solidarity and Learning Resources Association, which is a broad coalition of 58 Malaysian trade unions and worker organisations from various sectors.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Consider This: EPF for Migrant Workers (Part 2) — Ensuring A Fair Share For All
To mark International Migrants Day on the 18th of December, today we reflect on the millions of workers who have left their homes and families to cross borders in search of better opportunities. In Budget 2025 the Malaysian government unveiled a bold proposal to extend mandatory EPF contributions to non-citizen workers. The move is seen as a step forward in improving worker welfare and aligning Malaysia closer to international labour standards. But for business owners, the measure raises red flags about increased costs and potential economic impacts. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Professor Niaz Asadullah, Southeast Asia Lead of the Global Labour Organisation.
Wed Dec 18 2024
Consider This: Human Rights — 2024 Reality Check
In two years into the MADANI administration and promises of reform have often taken center stage but Suaram’s 2024 Human Rights Report challenges us to look beyond the rhetoric. Is the MADANI government making progress on the reforms it promised, or is there a troubling disconnect between ambition and action? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Sevan Doraisamy, Executive Director of the NGO, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) and Jernell Tan, the Documentation & Monitoring Coordinator for SUARAM.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Sultan Selangor berkenan sertai acara Larian KITA
Sultan Selangor dan Tengku Permaisuri Selangor berkenan menyertai Larian Kebajikan Inklusiviti Teras Aspirasi (KITA) di Kampung Bagan Terap.
Sun Dec 15 2024
Saya dinasihat kekal sebagai MB sehingga akhir penggal - Amirudin
Amirudin berkata kestabilan adalah penting untuk kerajaan negeri meneruskan apa yang telah dimulakan.
Sat Dec 14 2024
Banjir: Pakai jubah di PPS ambil 'vibes' konvokesyen
"Saya pakai jubah di pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) untuk merasai 'vibes' konvokesyen," kata mahasiswa Universiti Perguruan Sultan Idris (UPSI), Durratul Alia Mohd Kamil, 24, yang terjejas banjir.
Sat Dec 14 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 1) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Associate Professor Dr Nadzriah Ahmad from UiTM’s Faculty of Law where she’s the Head of Child Law & Policy.
Fri Dec 13 2024
Consider This: Bullying (Part 2) — When Traditions Turn Toxic
Dewan Rakyat has passed amendments to the Penal Code that criminalises all forms of bullying, including cyberbullying. This comes after several fatal bullying cases-- most recently at military academies—institutions often cloak harmful practices under the guise of traditions of discipline and character-building. Will this new law be enough to tackle bullying across such diverse contexts? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Mohamad Naqiuddin Dahamat Azam, Senior Lecturer at UPM’s Faculty of Human Ecology.
Fri Dec 13 2024