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The theme of this year’s #IndigenousPeoplesDay is No One Left Behind. Have we lived up to it? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to academic Dr Welyne Jehom, activist Dayoung Shaniera Seliman & artist Shaq Koyok about issues faced by Orang Asli & Orang Asal.

As the Malaysian contingent ends their #Tokyo2020 campaign, what else is needed in our pursuit of the elusive Olympic gold medal dream? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Tan Sri Norza Zakaria, Christopher Raj & Rachel Lau about improving the development of high-performance sport.

What repercussions will Malaysia’s recent downgrade to the worst tier in US’ #TraffickingInPersons Report have on bilateral relations? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask US Ambassador to Malaysia H.E. Brian McFeeters & Jerald Joseph from Suhakam what incentives there are for change.

Questions over PN’s parliamentary majority will only be answered through a vote of confidence when the House sits next month. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Andrew Khoo & Ibrahim Suffian about the government’s contested legitimacy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 

Will UMNO’s withdrawal of support for the Muhyiddin Administration lead to a decisive change in Government? Or has the stalemate deepened? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Damansara UMNO Division Chief Datuk Ikhwan Salim Sujak & analysts Dr Bridget Welsh & Assoc Prof Dr Hamidin Hamid about PN’s crisis of legitimacy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 

Political pressure continues to mount with no resolution in sight for the deepening Constitutional crisis. Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask MPs including Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, Yeo Bee Yin and Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis how they view disputes over the suspension of Parliament & Emergency Ordinances revocation.

In recent weeks dozens of activists have been questioned or charged with various violations against the state. But what crime did they commit? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask Gayathry Venkiteswaran, Tharma Pillai & Nurul Rifayah about the role of democratic dissent.

A Royal rebuke. Parliament on pause. An Executive denial. The handling of the Emergency Ordinances has led Malaysia into a constitutional crisis. Tonight Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Tricia Yeoh, Dr Wong Chin Huat and Ibrahim Suffian to help make sense of this tumultuous day in Malaysian democracy. #AWANInews  #AWANIenglish 

Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about  the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. What has become of the much touted public-private partnership and where does more potential lie in this approach? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Nadiah Wan, Group CEO, TMC Life Sciences and CEO, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara...

Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Despite the rejection of a call to extend the session many questions and proposals were raised regarding the vaccination rollout. Can bipartisanship be built? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Herizal Hazri, CEO, Institute of Stra...

Day Three of the special parliamentary session, Dewan Rakyat was briefed about  the National Immunisation Programme by the coordinating minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Despite the rejection of a call to extend the session many questions and proposals were raised regarding the vaccination rollout. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Professor Nik Ahmad Kamal Nik Mahmod, Legal Advisor, Internationa...

On Day 1, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan stunned Dewan Rakyat by claiming that the Cabinet had decided to revoke all six Emergency Ordinances. His refusal to clarify matters cast a shadow on Day 2 of the special sitting of Parliament. What trends can be discerned from the dynamics in the House and what implications does it have for parliamentary democracy? Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan...

On Day 1, de facto law minister Takiyuddin Hassan stunned Dewan Rakyat by claiming that the Cabinet had decided to revoke all six Emergency Ordinances. He had explicitly stated that the revocation took effect on July 21st. Many have questioned if the Ordinances have in fact been revoked, given the lack of a published gazette, and the legitimacy of enforcement under Emergency powers. But it seem th...

Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordinanc...

Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordinanc...

Day One of the Special Sitting of Parliament didn’t disappoint those who have wanted the long-silenced House to be a forum for lively debate instead of just a briefing session. In response to criticism that Parliament would remain a mere briefing session if it weren’t allowed to debate and vote on the Emergency Ordinances, the de facto Law Minister made the startling revelation that all 6 ordinanc...

After months of silence, Parliament is set to come alive but will we have a substantial or cosmetic sitting of #DewanRakyat ?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan ask former Speaker TS Ariff Yusof & Aira Azhari how Parliament can begin to function as intended.

Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. We explore the problems for political funding underscoring the charges. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Cynthia Ga...

Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. We ask about the impact of Syed Saddiq’s own media strategy. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to political analyst Dr...

Muar MP and former Bersatu Youth Chief Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman earlier today pleaded not guilty to two charges of misappropriating party funds. The former Youth and Sports Minister has claimed trial, while calling the charges brought against him “politically motivated”. First we explore the substance and implications of the charges. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to lawyer New Sin Yew...

Operation Surge Capacity has the ambitious goal of vaccinating every adult in the Klang Valley with at least 1 dose by Aug 1st.  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris speak to Bangi MP Dr. Ong Kian Ming who has been tasked to lead coordination efforts between Selangor & Federal governments.

Forest ecosystems in Malaysia are under intense pressure from deforestation and degradation, and there is an urgency for efforts to restore the ecological functions of an area that has become degraded due to either human or natural causes. So can Malaysia address the critical rate of our biodiversity loss, through forest restoration efforts. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Henry Chan i...

Malaysia has some very well designed policies on conserving forests at the Federal level but without adequate incentives for state governments to implement them and protect the environment which is directly under their care, we are looking at continued and rapacious deforestation. Melisa Idris and Sharaad Kuttan speak to Dr Dzaeman Dzulkifli, Executive Director, Tropical Rainforest Conservation &a...

Historical narratives can be a powerful means of creating a sense of belonging. Does the history taught in our schools pass the test of inclusiveness?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris & Sharaad Kuttan speak to educationist Datuk Dr. R Santhiram about his book on the teaching of history.

What does it mean for pandemic policy to be driven by science & evidence, and which institutions are tasked to ensure this? Tonight on #ConsiderThis Sharaad Kuttan & Melisa Idris ask Dr Kalaiarasu Peariasamy how local clinical research helps inform Malaysia's public health response.