Consider This

In the lead-up to Nomination Day, the #PantauPRU15 initiative is turning up the pressure on political parties to ensure 30% of candidates fielded are women. On #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about putting gender equality on the ballot for GE15.

Bersih's 1st rally in 2007 was credited for the 'political tsunami' in GE12 because it "showed the public those who want change aren't in the minority". Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to the author of ‘We Are Marching Now: The Inside Story of Bersih 1.0’.

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks to @DrKhorSK @malaysianhc about the key health issues that must be made central in GE15.

Today on #NationalEnvironmentDay is as good a time as any to demand political parties reveal their environmental & climate commitments for GE15. On #ConsiderThis we ask our guests what they'd like to see in GE manifestos.

When voting is made difficult, is it a form of voter suppression? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the ways in which civil society is stepping up to plug the gaps of government ineptitude.

With the current political landscape so fragmented, what is PKR doing to not only maintain its support base but also expand its appeal to other voters? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask PKR's vice president Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad about the party's game plan as they gear up to face GE15.

Can the Prime Minister seek the dissolution of Parliament without Cabinet approval? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about the role of Cabinet in calling for the dissolution of Parliament. #AWANIenglish #AWANInews #MalaysiaMemilih

Recent political realignments now mean there are a number of Malay-based parties & coalitions all vying for the ‘Malay vote’ in GE15. Tonight on #ConsiderThis, we speak to our guests about the evolving nature of Malay social & political identity.

On this episode of Consider This, Melisa Idris speaks to Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun, Speaker of Dewan Rakyat, about the role of an unbiased Speaker and the reasons behind some of his rulings in the House, from blocked debates to rejected motions.

Will we see a strong, formidable & convincing Pakatan Harapan at the starting blocks of GE15? What will be its strategy to inspire & energise voters? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests what PH is doing differently this time around.

It's estimated 6 million new voters aged 18-21 will be added to the electoral roll. What will it take to win their vote? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests if young voters will become a force to be reckoned with in GE15.

After weeks of speculation & uncertainty over the timing of elections, we now know for sure snap polls are imminent. On #ConsiderThis we ask our guests on what to expect in the lead-up to GE15 following the dissolution of Parliament today.

Amid the urgent challenges of the global economy & the climate crisis, have the political imperatives of the day determined the thrust of Budget 2023? Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about #Bajet2023

Will we see the allocation for healthcare in Budget2023 move towards the recommended 5% of GDP from the current 2.1%—a step towards reversing decades of under-investment? On #ConsiderThis we speak to our guest about reforming healthcare financing in Malaysia.

Should taxpayers financially incentivise political parties to be better, do better?  Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests why they believe the Political Funding Bill should also include allocations from the national budget for political parties.

German Unity Day on 3rd October is an opportune time to take stock of our bilateral relations but also of the challenges Germany now faces from the Russian invasion & Europe energy crisis. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we speak to H.E. Dr Peter Blomeyer, Ambassador of Germany to Malaysia.

Is Government prepared to provide support & services for the growing number of people affected by dementia-both patients & their caregivers? On #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about the need for a national-level plan on dementia.

Should Malaysia build a 120km link to Indonesia-from Telok Gong to Dumai Sumatra-as proposed by the Melaka state government? On #ConsiderThis we speak to our guests about the considerations that must go into the planning of such a project.

Extreme teacher absenteeism is a form of corruption in the education system that exacerbates socio-economic inequity. What role does civil society play when Govt fails to address the problem? We ask our guests tonight on #ConsiderThis.

A significant number of Malaysians are tenants, who for various reasons rent rather than own their dwellings. Have renters been neglected by Government’s decades-long policy bias towards promoting home ownership? On #ConsiderThis we ask our guest where the policy blind spots are.

It's estimated that 1 in 8 adolescents in Msia have mental disorders. Is there a framework in place to provide them & caregivers with mental health & psychosocial support? On #ConsiderThis we ask our guests about mental health issues among children.

Sabah & Sarawak currently have 25% of seats in Dewan Rakyat but should it be increased to 1/3 to reflect the partnership of the Federation? On #ConsiderThis we ask our guest why he thinks this could have unintended consequences for our parliamentary democracy.

The Health Ministry says it will announce a decision on legalising medical cannabis before year-end. What should policymakers focus on in making this decision? On #ConsiderThis we ask our guest on what lessons we can learn from Thailand’s experience.

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks to Adrian Pereira @liberationxxx @ns_initiative11 & @LilianneFan @GeutanyoeM about gaps arising from the lack of a comprehensive refugee response framework in Malaysia.

On #InternationalDayofDemocracy & ahead of #MalaysiaDay, we take the opportunity to review the state the nation. Tonight on #ConsiderThis we ask our guests to share their vision for democracy in Malaysia.