Consider This

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There are multiple sides to the stories and issues of the day. Melisa and Sharaad speak to various experts and stakeholders to understand their perspectives – so you can consider all sides of the news.

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Consider This: Children | Gaps in Juvenile Justice 17.02.2022 26:05

What has the case of alleged infanticide by a 15 year old rape victim revealed about gaps in the criminal justice system when children are in conflict with the law? Tonight on Consider This we speak to our guests about improving Malaysia's juvenile justice process.

Consider This: Jobs - Government To The Rescue? 16.02.2022 26:23

How do we distinguish between a wage subsidy programme & a jobs guarantee initiative to address unemployment, underemployment & low wages. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests, what policy options are available to Government #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit

Consider This: Johor Polls | Why partication matters 15.02.2022 26:28

If the electoral system doesn’t create the conditions for broader participation in polls, has it failed? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if the Elections Commission has addressed the specific needs of Johor voters.

Consider This: Wages | The RM1,500 debate 14.02.2022 25:47

What might be the economic repercussions of raising the national Minimum Wage to RM1,500? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we ask our guests what ought to be Government's role in determining wages.

Consider This: Sea Turtles | Before it’s too late 11.02.2022 24:41

Just in January, 17 sea turtle carcasses were reported to have been found in Terengganu. What's behind this worryingly high number of sea turtle deaths? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask UMT's marine biologist Dr Uzair Rusli what it means for the future of the species.

Consider This: Healthcare justice for janitors? | 10th Feb 2022 10.02.2022 30:25

Year 3 of the pandemic & the rights of contract hospital cleaners have yet to be sufficiently addressed. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about protecting the welfare of these 'invisible' frontline. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit

Consider This: Johor evolving dynamics 09.02.2022 26:10

Will the Johor state elections be an incubator for the emergence of new political players & alliances? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests what patterns they see emerging from the endless posturing & public rancor between political parties. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit

Consider This: Foreign affairs recognizing the Taliban? 08.02.2022 25:23

Last week's meeting between PAS President Tan Sri Hadi Awang & Taliban delegates has highlighted the complex considerations countries must weigh when engaging Afghanistan. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to analysts about Malaysia's approach. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit

Consider This: Omicron wave cause for concern? 07.02.2022 28:37

As Omicron overtakes Delta as the dominant Covid-19 variant what can the government & public do to minimize its impact? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about the best approach to the latest Covid-19 wave.

Consider This: Foreign Labour | Beyond reactive policymaking 04.02.2022 26:05

What are the drivers of migrant labour policy; is it a corrupt ecosystem of recruitment or long term national interest? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how best to frame the migrant labour debate.

Consider This: Orang Asli displaced for development? 03.02.2022 26:37

The Mah Meri people have long been at risk of displacement due to rapid coastal development. Tonight on Consider This, Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to anthropologist Kamal Solhaimi Fadzil & economist Dr. Niaz Asadullah about development and inclusion for Orang Asli communities.

Let’s Talk with Sharaad Kuttan: Exploring the mikro cosmos 29.01.2022 25:13

Like many festivals around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic had an impact on large gatherings of people & international travel. Can festivals be reimagined? Sharaad Kuttan speaks to Pauline Fan, Director of the George Town Lit Festival & Hafiz Hamzah, editor of the literary magazine, Svara.

Consider This: Investigating crimes against humanity 28.01.2022 26:00

The UN Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar is tasked w collecting evidence of war crimes against civilians in Myanmar. Tonight on Consider This, Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask IIMM's chief Nicholas Koumjian what is needed to bring responsible individuals to justice

Consider This: Serious National Contender? 27.01.2022 24:39

Can a Sabah based party go national & challenge the dominant contenders in the Peninsular? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask Jeff Ooi, Penang state coordinator for Warisan, about recruitment, machinery & alliances.

Consider This: Vaccination benefits clear 26.01.2022 25:54

COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 5 to 11 will begin next week. Are the benefits of getting kids vaccinated clear or do parents still need convincing? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about vaccinating the young.

Consider This: Johor - Elections endgame? 25.01.2022 24:27

Despite political fatigue Johor’s State Assembly was dissolved. Were the reasons purely local? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about the dynamics of the upcoming elections.

Consider This: Chinese Schools: Model of Success? 24.01.2022 28:30

To mark #InternationalEducationDay, tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to Datuk Tan Yew Sing, Chairperson of the National Education Reform Initiative about the Chinese school system in Malaysia-its successes & challenges in providing quality education.

Consider This: MUDA a game changer? 21.01.2022 27:25

Can a political party premised on the new youth vote be the game changer which will once again put the country on course towards reform? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask Syed Saddiq about how MUDA's structure & philosophy distinguishes it from traditional players.

Consider This: Addressing Statelessness 20.01.2022 27:31

Statelessness puts individuals into a legal limbo which deprives them of many basic rights & resources that citizens enjoy. Today, many are children. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how to correct this injustice.

Consider This: Smoking govt knows best? 19.01.2022 26:38

New Zealand will ban the sale of tobacco to its next generation & eventually phase out smoking. Should Malaysia look to do the same? Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we ask our guests if the decision should be placed in the hands of governments.

Consider This: Sports | Starved of funds? 17.01.2022 26:00

Even as the country struggles with the impact of pandemic where should we place sports in govt funding priorities? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Olympian Noraseela Khalid & Sports Journalist, Haresh Deol about what ails sports policy.

Consider This: Foreign labour waiting for clarity? 14.01.2022 24:33

There's still little clarity over new recruitment terms for Foreign Domestic Workers from Indonesia, ahead of an imminent bilateral agreement. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about recruitment & protection of these workers.

Consider This: Floods Pahang on the mend? 13.01.2022 26:10

News of flooding across Peninsular Malaysia was dominated by the devastation in Selangor eclipsing many other areas & states. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about recovery efforts there.

Consider This: Wildlife living with tigers 12.01.2022 27:43

Are human-tiger conflicts a zero-sum game? And will humans ultimately win this tragic face-off? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the incident in Kampung Sau, Kelantan.

Consider This: Corruption serious about whistleblowers? 11.01.2022 27:05

The contributions of whistleblowers & investigative journalists to fighting endemic corruption are immense. But have we only paid lip service to them here? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests how to protect them. #AWANIenglish #MalaysiaBangkit