Consider This: Trump’s Tariffs (Part 1) — Global Trade on Edge
The US has imposed a 10% tariff on imports from China, while a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico has since been delayed for a month. Are President Donald Trump's tariffs a strategic negotiation tool or reckless brinkmanship? What are the global economic consequences of these opening shots? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Juita Mohamad, Consultant for the UN Conference of Trade and Development and Co-founder of TIA Editors & Consultancy.
Thu Feb 06 2025
Consider This: Heavy Vehicles - How Can Malaysia’s Roads Be Made Safer?
In the first ten months of 2024, 825 lorries were involved in fatal accidents, contributing to over 5,300 deaths—a stark reminder that although heavy vehicles make up a small fraction of traffic, their disproportionate involvement in fatalities highlight deep systemic issues. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Qamar Wan Noor, Leadership and Transformation Consultant and the former COO of the-then Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) and Shahrim Tamrin, who is a Road Safety and Sustainable Transport Activist and Former Board Member of the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).
Fri Jan 31 2025
Consider This: Education — Learning from Indonesia’s Experience
To mark International Day of Education on January 22nd, on this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with education consultant & reform advocate, Dzameer Dzulkifli. He is the former Programme Lead of Guru Tribe, under Indonesia’s GovTech Edu, where from 2020 to 2024, he supported Indonesia's Ministry of Education in transforming its education policies. Prior to that, in 2009, he co-founded Teach For Malaysia—leading it for a decade to build a network of over 500 education changemakers. And later, he served as CEO of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman—championing tertiary education for low-income communities.
Wed Jan 22 2025
Consider This: DRG Pricing (Part 2) — The Right Prescription for Healthcare Costs?
Medical costs are rising, and so are the premiums for health insurance. To tackle this, the Malaysian government is considering introducing a Diagnosis-Related Group pricing system. But is DRG the right prescription for Malaysia’s healthcare woes, or will it create new challenges for hospitals, doctors, and patients alike? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Ahmad Faizal Mohd Perdaus, Consultant respiratory physician at KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital. He is also the President of MERCY Malaysia.
Thu Jan 09 2025
Framing sustainable business as a gift for the future
Reflecting on 2024, businesses can turn key learnings into actionable steps to make sustainability a central part of their plans for the year ahead. Hoe can businesses can integrate sustainability into daily operations, making it a consistent driver of growth and positive change. Together with Associate Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services, Wan Dazriq explores on forward-thinking strategies for a sustainable and innovative 2025.
Wed Dec 25 2024
The Future Is Female: Heritage Conservation — Embracing the Beautiful, the Ordinary, and the Difficult
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Elizabeth Cardosa, a cultural heritage and conservation consultant. Elizabeth is a Registered Conservator with Jabatan Warisan Negara and has been involved in several conservation and restoration projects, including on Stadium Merdeka, which won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage 2010 Award of Excellence, as well as on the conservation of Masjid DiRaja Sultan Sulaiman in Klang, which won the 2019 PAM Gold Medal award.
Sun Dec 08 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Urban Redevelopment: Balancing Interests of Rakyat & Developers
The Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) is a proposed law that aims to revitalise cities by improving infrastructure, urban living quality, and the safety of older buildings in Malaysia.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Consider This: Social Work Profession Bill (Part 2) — The Cost of Delay
The long-awaited Social Work Profession Bill, aimed at finally professionalising this sector through mandatory licensing and standards, was set to be tabled this year in Dewan Rakyat but tabling has been delayed. What does it mean for a country when its social support workforce is left unprotected and unregulated? And who bears the real cost of these delays? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dato’ Dr Amar-Singh HSS, consultant paediatrician and a child and disability activist.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Consider This: KL City (Part 1) — Preserving Heritage Icons
RM600 million was allocated in Budget 2025 to "preserve Kuala Lumpur’s status as a cultural and creative city". This includes mandating Khazanah Nasional to restore, as well raise the value of, national heritage sites like the Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Carcosa Seri Negara. How important is it that funds allocated are used to retain historical authenticity rather than simply giving these buildings a ‘facelift’? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Cultural Heritage and Conservation Consultant, Elizabeth Cardosa, and Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of the Malaysian Urban Design Association (PEREKABANDAR).
Fri Nov 01 2024
AWANI Tonight: Did Budget 2025 deliver on family-friendly workplace measures?
Gender Consultant from UNFPA Malaysia, Lee Min Hui weighs in on whether Budget 2025 delivered on famliy-friendly workplace measures.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Consider This: Najib’s Apology (Part 1) — Who Was It Meant For?
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak recently expressed regret that the 1MDB scandal happened under his leadership but still maintained his innocence, claiming he was deceived. Who was the apology meant for? And what do the responses to his apology say about Malaysia’s journey towards accountability and rebuilding public trust? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Independent Writer and Consultant, P. Gunasegaram, who in 2018 authored the book: ‘1MDB: The Scandal That Brought Down A Government’
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Tue Oct 29 2024
AWANI Tonight: Decoding the silent threat of heart failure
To mark World Heart Day, Dr Raja Ezman Faridz Raja Shariff, Consultant Cardiologist from UiTM talks about the prevalence of heart failure in Malaysia and symptoms to look out.
Mon Sep 30 2024
AWANI Tonight: Essential factors to consider before public transport expansion
Transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan weighs on the vital steps to be taken before scaling Malaysia's public transport system further.
Tue Sep 10 2024
AWANI Tonight: Gearing up for AV revolution
The government must prioritise improving the current public transport system and infrastructure before gearing up for autonomous vehicles (AV) in the country, says transport consultant Wan Agyl Wan Hassan.
Mon Sep 09 2024
Consider This: Children at Risk (Part 2) — The ‘Triple Burden’ of Malnutrition
A study published last year showed the increasing prevalence of the ‘triple burden’ of child malnutrition in Malaysia—the coexistence of stunting, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies in children aged 6 months to 12 years. Are we acting fast enough to prevent this from becoming a generational health crisis? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to consultant paediatrician Dr Musa Nordin.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Hamas akan bebaskan enam tebusan warga Israel
Mereka merupakan enam tebusan terakhir yang masih hidup daripada sekumpulan 33 yang akan dibebaskan pada peringkat pertama perjanjian gencatan senjata yang dipersetujui bulan lalu.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Tiada masalah bekalan santan di Sarawak
Sarawak tidak berhadapan masalah bekalan santan sepanjang bulan Ramadan dan sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri tahun ini.
Sat Feb 22 2025
Aspek keselamatan stesen tren untuk OKU dikaji semula- Anthony
Kementerian Pengangkutan mengarahkan supaya aspek keselamatan di semua stesen tren, khususnya kemudahan bagi golongan Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU), dikaji semula dan dipertingkatkan.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Sarawak belanja RM6 bilion hingga 2030 laksana projek air
Sarawak akan membelanjakan kira-kira RM6 bilion hingga 2030 untuk melaksanakan projek bekalan air ke kawasan luar bandar.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Wanita dilanggar bas ketika minum di restoran
Kemalangan ini mengakibatkan seorang perempuan berusia 51 tahun yang sedang minum di kedai tersebut mengalami kecederaan bengkak di betis akibat terkena serpihan batu bangunan kedai.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Johor tidak benarkan pelaburan berkaitan pengimportan e-waste
Kerajaan negeri tidak akan membenarkan sebarang pelaburan membabitkan pengimportan sisa elektrik dan elektronik (e-waste) ke negeri ini.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Peningkatan titik panas isyarat awal ancaman jerebu rentas sempadan di Asia Tenggara
Kebakaran hutan secara sporadik di Asia Tenggara memberi isyarat tentang jerebu berbahaya, yang boleh membawa kesan besar terhadap ekonomi dan masyarakat, mengingatkan kepada episod jerebu pada 1997.
Sat Feb 22 2025

KPDN perketat pemeriksaan harga, usaha tangani pencatutan sempena Ramadan
Ia bagi memastikan peniaga tidak mengambil kesempatan mencatut atau membuat kenaikan harga yang tidak selaras dengan perundangan pencatutan.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Lantikan pegawai khas untuk lancarkan proses pentadbiran kerajaan - MB Perak
Menteri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad berkata pelantikan Pegawai Khas Menteri Besar di 26 kawasan yang diwakili pembangkang di negeri itu, bertujuan untuk melancarkan tugas dan tanggungjawab
Sat Feb 22 2025

Kanak-kanak OKU didera: Taska didapati beroperasi tidak ikut peraturan
Pemeriksaan awal mendapati premis terbabit didaftarkan sebagai tadika dan tidak dibenarkan beroperasi sebagai taska serta menerima kanak-kanak berumur empat tahun ke bawah.
Sat Feb 22 2025