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
![Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692309218_MotosikalMangsa.jpg)
Elmina plane crash: Public advised against sharing pictures, video recordings of victims
MCMC said legal action can be taken against anyone who shares photos or videos of victims in the plane crash.
Fri Aug 18 2023
![Court to hear Zahid's defamation suit against Mahathir in November Court to hear Zahid's defamation suit against Mahathir in November](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51660891143_TUNMZAHID.jpg)
Court to hear Zahid's defamation suit against Mahathir in November
A video recording of the defamatory statements was republished live on the same day on Astro AWANI's YouTube account.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![KL, Putrajaya health enforcement personnel start using body cameras KL, Putrajaya health enforcement personnel start using body cameras](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/71671586217_kamerabadan.jpg)
KL, Putrajaya health enforcement personnel start using body cameras
Dr Nor'Aishah the video recordings and photographs would be used as evidence and supporting materials to maintain the safety and integrity.
Wed Dec 21 2022
![Anwar issues letter of demand to Ahmad Amzad Anwar issues letter of demand to Ahmad Amzad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670512328_TBAhmadAmzadHashim.jpg)
Anwar issues letter of demand to Ahmad Amzad
PM Anwar has issued a notice of demand against Kuala Terengganu MP Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim seeking an unconditional apology over a video recording alleging that he had lied.
Thu Dec 08 2022
![Video recording of conversation with Bella played in court Video recording of conversation with Bella played in court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663244843_rumahBondaSitiBa.jpg)
Video recording of conversation with Bella played in court
A video recording of a conversation with Bella at the Child Interview Centre was played in the Sessions Court here today.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Videos showing Bella's injuries played in court Videos showing Bella's injuries played in court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655441742_Remajaperempuansin.jpg)
Videos showing Bella's injuries played in court
The Sessions Court today was shown two video recordings showing the injuries suffered by a 13-year-old girl with Down syndrome known as Bella who was rescued by a witness.
Fri Jun 17 2022
![Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment' Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81650034695_PengasasRumahBonda.jpg)
Court shown videos of Siti Bainun's alleged 'slavery treatment'
The Sessions Court here today was shown several video recordings of the treatment given to inmates, alleged like slaves, by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali.
Fri Apr 15 2022
![Penang police hunting down individuals playing with carbide cannons at Jln Permatang Rawa Penang police hunting down individuals playing with carbide cannons at Jln Permatang Rawa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71643794336_ShafeeAbdSamad.jpg)
Penang police hunting down individuals playing with carbide cannons at Jln Permatang Rawa
Shafee said based on the video recording, the loud sounds of the cannons was a disturbance to the nearby residents.
Tue Apr 12 2022
Dr M apologises to Harapan leaders for resigning | Kini News - 2 Mar
With Pakatan Harapan out of Putrajaya, former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad had a few words to share with allied MPs at his Kuala Lumpur office yesterday, following the swearing-in of their former ally Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister.
Based on a video recording of his address, Mahathir apologised for resigning as prime minister on Feb 24th, which he called a mistake.
Based on a video recording of his address, Mahathir apologised for resigning as prime minister on Feb 24th, which he called a mistake.
Thu Mar 17 2022
"Get out!" - 'Shouting Dr' case resolved after video goes viral | Kini News - 18 Feb
The Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) said the case of a doctor purportedly losing his temper with a patient has been resolved through negotiations (Rundingcara) between both sides.
JKNNS deputy director (public health) Dr Mohamad Faid Abd Rashid said a preliminary probe is underway and the department has contacted the complainant for further details.
Farid also urged the public not to make assumptions based on the video and to obtain information from official sources.
He said that complaints about health services should be done through the proper channels and that taking pictures or video recordings without permission at a healthcare facility were not allowed.
JKNNS deputy director (public health) Dr Mohamad Faid Abd Rashid said a preliminary probe is underway and the department has contacted the complainant for further details.
Farid also urged the public not to make assumptions based on the video and to obtain information from official sources.
He said that complaints about health services should be done through the proper channels and that taking pictures or video recordings without permission at a healthcare facility were not allowed.
Thu Mar 17 2022
![Man detained for alleged mischief in Ipoh Man detained for alleged mischief in Ipoh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644068662_TBGARI.jpg)
Man detained for alleged mischief in Ipoh
Police detained a man for allegedly committing mischief and causing injuries in an incident at a food court which the video recording went viral on social media since yesterday.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Jordanian military warns king's half-brother to stop actions undermining stability Jordanian military warns king's half-brother to stop actions undermining stability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617512684_KingJordan.jpg)
Jordanian military warns king's half-brother to stop actions undermining stability
Prince Hamza said in a video recording he was under house arrest and had been told to stay at home and not contact anyone.
Sun Apr 04 2021
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Thank you Dr Noor Hisham, MoH staff - Tun M
Expressing his words of appreciation towards Dr Noor Hisham via a video recording, Dr Mahathir said his tribute represents the general public and his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah.
Wed Apr 01 2020