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A new report published by the Global Commission on Drug Policy has emphasised that the global goal of ending the HIV and Hepatitis epidemics cannot be achieved, unless there are significant reforms to current drug policies which continue to discriminate against and criminalise the community of People Who Use Drugs, which results in them being unable to access testing, treatment and care. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy, the Immediate Past President of the International AIDS Society, and current President & Pro Vice-Chancellor at Monash University Malaysia.

Amidst recent discussions about the Youth and Sports Ministry's performance, what are the gaps and strides that have been made in fortifying the sports ecosystem and empowering youth? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Hafiz Marzukhi speaks to Adam Adli Abdul Halim, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister and MP for Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka.

On October 10th Dewan Rakyat passed an amendment to the Trade Unions Act, which allows for the formation of multiple trade unions in any establishment, trade, occupation, or industry. Is having multiple unions for the same group of workers beneficial or detrimental to workers’ rights? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to N. Gopal Kishnam from the Labour Law Reform Coalition, and J. Solomon from the National Union of Bank Employees.

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 has been hailed as an ambitious blueprint for the manufacturing and manufacturing-related services sectors. However, beyond the boardrooms and policy discussions lies a critical question: How do these grand plans connect with the lives of everyday Malaysians? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry.

The former Penang Deputy Chief Minister Dr P. Ramasamy, who claimed the interests of working class Malaysian Indians have been sidelined in multiracial parties, has launched a new political movement, Urimai. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr P. Ramasamy, Chairman of Urimai’s Interim Leadership Council.

Anwar’s long-speculated cabinet reshuffle has finally been unveiled, revealing a jumble of ministerial swaps and portfolio splits. Will this shake-up revitalise governance and restore confidence in the Unity Government? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aira Azhari, Azrul Mohd Khalib, and Dr Bridget Welsh.

It has been six years since more than 700,000 Rohingya fled targeted persecution in Myanmar — now living in containment in Bangladesh or trafficked and living as illegals in Malaysia and elsewhere. How do we ensure the world does not forget about the Rohingya? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Paul Brockmann & Dr Mohana Amirtharajah from Doctors Without Borders.

Every December 10th, the world marks Human Rights Day, and this year is the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights—which is one of the first documents drafted by the United Nations that decreed, in writing, that “All people are born free and equal”. However, in light of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza and other conflicts, how can nations and international bodies reconcile the paradox of celebrating human rights milestones, while bearing witness to continued violations that contradict the principles outlined in the declaration? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Katrina Jorene Maliamauv, Executive Director of Amnesty International Malaysia.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual global campaign spanning 16 days from November 25th, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, until Human Rights Day on December 10th. How committed is Malaysia to ending violence against women and girls? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Shazana Agha from Women's Aid Organisation, and Daniella Zulkifili from the Association of Women Lawyers.

In 2021, the UPSR exam and Form Three Assessment (PT3) were discontinued to move away from standardised testing in favour of classroom-based assessments or Pentaksiran Bilik Darjah (PBD). Despite this transition, some parents and educators have expressed apprehension over the effectiveness of PBD. How successful has the implementation of classroom-based assessments been, and what areas might require improvement to address parental concerns? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Zuwati Hasim, Senior Lecturer at Universiti Malaya’s Faculty of Education, and Cheryl Fernando, CEO of Pemimpin GSL Malaysia.