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Man2Man Talk #3 - Iqbal Fatkhi from 2023-12-13T14:00:16

Man2Man Talk is a mini-series where men have conversations with each other about masculinity, toxic masculinity, patriarchy and gender-based violence. This series is in conjunction with AWAM’s f...

The Melaka Chetti Kitchen from 2023-12-12T14:00:25

The Melaka Chetti Kitchen is more than just a collection of recipes but a book representing a slice of Melaka Chetti culture, which is becoming endangered as the Melaka Chetti community is a sma...

Raja Ahmad Aminullah - Promoting Poetry, Peace, and Humanity from 2023-12-07T14:00:36

Never one to back down from speaking truth to power, albeit in his own gentle way, poet, author, activist and founder of Listen

Man2Man Talk #2: Hugh Koh from 2023-12-06T14:00:54

Man2Man Talk is a mini-series where men have conversations with each other about masculinity, toxic masculinity, patriarchy and gender-based violence. This series is in conjunction with AWAM’s f...

Investing in Prevention of Violence Against Women&Girls Must Be Strategic from 2023-12-05T14:00:52

25th November marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and kicks off the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In conjunction with this campaign, we sp...

Man2Man Talk #1: JJ Fernandez from 2023-11-29T14:00:24

You’re listening to Man2Man Talk, a mini-series where men have conversations with each other about masculinity, toxic masculinity, patriarchy and gender-based violence. This series is in conjunc...

110 Years of YWCA Kuala Lumpur from 2023-11-28T14:00:44

The YWCA Kuala Lumpur has been empowering and providing safe spaces for women and girls for generation...

Safiya Speaks Up! from 2023-11-23T14:00:51

Safiya Speaks Up! is described as a one-of-a-kind book that follows a young girl as she...

An Online System to Enable Kids to Reach Out For Help from 2023-11-22T14:00:58

Minister of Law, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman has said that an online system that allows children to report crimes is in the pipeline for next year so “those who feel ‘more afraid’ to make a report...

Comprehensive Sexuality Education Helps Teens Understand Themselves from 2023-11-21T14:00:08

Talking to kids about sex and sexuality is often a highly controversial and sensitive topic, but comprehensive sexual education really shouldn’t be. As information - and often the wrong informat...

Four Sad Architects: Deconstruction of Form from 2023-11-16T14:00:19

The annual Four Sad Architects exhibition returns, this year subtitled Deconstruct...

Is the Anti-Hopping Law Actually Useful? from 2023-11-15T14:00:29

Langkah Sheraton is an incredibly pivotal moment in Malaysian political history. It’s the moment that caused many to become disillusioned with and lose hope towards our political system. Many qu...

Ceasefire vs Humanitarian Pause: What Does Gaza Need Now? from 2023-11-14T14:00:25

Ever since the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel, the current conflict in Gaza has seen more than 10,000 Palestinians reported killed in the past 38 days of relentless Israeli assault in Gaza....

BFM CEO Forum: Ten Years of Education Transformation with the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 from 2023-11-09T14:00:18

The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 was drawn up following a revie...

Dr Sivabalan: Malaysian Police Officer, UN Peacekeeper from 2023-11-08T14:00:24

Dr. Sivabalan Suppiah is a remarkable figure. He has served as a police officer with the Royal Malaysian Police for more than 19 years now. In 2021, he was selected to be part of UNPOL – United ...

Will the GEG Be Constitutional? from 2023-11-07T14:00:15

The smoking generational endgame bill has been an ongoing debate both among policymakers and the public, with the bill yet to be properly tabled and passed in Parliament. The latest iteration, t...

My Pet&I #2: Caring For Senior Cats and Dogs from 2023-11-02T14:00:29

As our cats and dogs enter their golden years, it becomes crucial to provide them with the best possible care to ensure a happy and comfortable life. Our experts, Dr Lee Wai Wai (Founder, PetMed...

Does Malaysia Need a Sentencing Council? Lessons From the UK from 2023-11-01T14:00:59

Back in July, Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said mentioned that the government is studying the establishment of a sentencing council to review all criminal sentences including drug-rela...

AI Abused To Create Child Sexual Abuse Material from 2023-10-31T14:00:22

While AI image generators can be fun, there’s been rising concerns that some AI models have been abused to create child sexual abuse images. The Internet Watch Foundation, a UK-based organisatio...

It Makes Good SENS from 2023-10-26T14:00:35

The Financial Industry Collective Outreach or FINCO Good SENS programme was introduced in 2021 to support t...

Exhibition on Nepali-Malaysia Labour Migration from 2023-10-25T14:00:10

MIDEQ Malaysia – or the Migration for Development & Equality – recently launched Mapping Journeys: a MIDEQ Malaysia Exhibition 2023. Focused on the Nepal-Malaysia corridor, this exhibition o...

Regressive Amendments to Citizenship Rights on the Horizon: Fight Back! from 2023-10-24T14:00:41

Recently, 18 civil society organisations have come together to launch a campaign urging the Home Ministry to hold off – in their words – “regressive” alterations to the nation’s citizenship laws...

40 in 2024: The Story of Five Arts Centre from 2023-10-19T14:00:05

Founded in 1984, Five Arts Centre is a pioneering force in the Malaysian arts and culture landsca...

Budget 2024: What Are the Government’s Plans on Housing? from 2023-10-18T14:00

Last Friday, the MADANI government tabled the largest budget ever in Malaysia’s history, with a total allocation of RM 393.8 billion. The question is, does the allocation for housing nudge us cl...

How Mis- and Dis-information Are Also Part of the Israel-Hamas War from 2023-10-17T14:00:27

Ever since Hamas initiated its coordinated surprise offensive on Israel on 7th October, there has been no lull in the barrage of information, photos and videos that have been coming out from the...

Empowering Youth as Critical Digital Creators and Consumers from 2023-10-12T14:00:55

We are all avid media consumers, but how much media literacy do we actually have? In an increasingly digital culture inhabited by many youths, do they have enough knowledge about secure digital ...

How Can Budget 2024 Address Gender Disparities in the Workforce from 2023-10-11T14:00:32

As of July 2022, Malaysia’s female labour force participation rate stands at 55.6% while male labour force participation rate is 82.5%. But why is this the case and what can we do about it? With...

A Rice-ing Problem from 2023-10-10T14:00:31

The recent price hike of important rice by more than 30% has led to a surge in demand for cheaper local rice, and thus an acute shortage in local rice supply. In fact, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrah...

My Pet&I #1: What You Need to Know When You Get a Pet from 2023-10-05T14:00:17

Bringing home a new furry family member is a heartwarming experience, but it also comes with great responsibility. Top on our list of priorities as a "pawrent" is to ensure our pet's health, hap...

The Debate Surrounding Women-Only MRT Coaches from 2023-10-04T14:00:14

MRT Malaysia’s recent announcement of introducing female-only coaches to their trains, as a method to address sexual harassment and assault, has sparked heated debate online. Many have welcomed ...

Buddhist Temple Uncovered At Bukit Choras Archaeological Site from 2023-10-03T14:00:33

The latest discovery of a Buddhist temple structure and statues at the Bukit Choras Archaeological Site in Yan, Kedah, has been an exciting one as archaeologists say that it could date back to t...

Who Decides What’s “Disrespectful” and “Insulting”? from 2023-09-27T14:00:18

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is demanding that the news site MalaysiaNow amend or remove articles reporting on the chaos in Dewan Rakyat last week. According to ...

The State of Discrimination in Malaysia from 2023-09-26T14:00:01

Article 8 of Malaysia’s Federal Constitution provides that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to the equal protection of the law, and that discrimination is prohibited based on re...

Serving Hope: Kechara Soup Kitchen Unites Communities in Urban Struggles from 2023-09-21T14:00:47

Kechara Soup Kitchen Society (KSK) have been serving marginalised communities in Malaysia for ove...

Combating Misinformation on Wikipedia During Covid-19 from 2023-09-20T14:00:22

Netha Hussain is an India-born medical doctor and dedicated Wikipedian, renowned for her tireless efforts in countering COVID-19 misinformation on Wikipedia. In 2020, she received the Women in O...

The Double Standard in Parenting: “We’re More Than Just Mothers For Our Kids” from 2023-09-19T14:00:48

The recent rumours swirling around the news of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce have revolved around how Turner hasn’t been present in her children’s lives in recent months, despite that sh...

Unite for SpoFiFe: Move8 Fit for Good VR Walk from 2023-09-14T14:00:22

Bukit Bintang is set to host the International Sports & Fitness Festival in conjunction with the World Day of the Deaf (24th September) and also in conjunction with Malaysia Day festivities....

Decolonising Knowledge in Ukraine from 2023-09-13T14:00:18

For more than 10 years, Anton Protsiuk, who’s the programs coordinator at Wikimedia Ukraine, has been focused on decolonising Ukrainian knowledge and preserving languages. He joins us in today’s...

Social Workers Are The Heroes Among Us from 2023-09-12T14:00:53

Social workers may not be a very visible profession but they work to protect and help some of the most vulnerable in our society. But as we continue to hear reports that we simply don’t have eno...

Apa Kata, Wanita Orang Asli? from 2023-09-07T14:00:47

Apa Kata Wanita Orang Asli or Amplifying the Voices of Young Orang Asli Women is ...

The Refugee Festival 2023 from 2023-09-06T14:00:07

The Refugee Festival 2023 will be taking place at the Kuala Lumpur Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) from the 8th - 10th of September. The event was founded by investigative journalist Mah...

Friend or Faux: Are Parasocial Relationships Good For Me? from 2023-09-05T14:00:32

Have you ever had that one famous movie star, athlete or public figure that you really admired? Perhaps you’ve even had a “celebrity crush” or feel like they could be your friend? Most of us hav...

Lessons of the Past, Learnings for the Future from 2023-08-30T14:00:13

We're set to celebrate 66 years of Merdeka on Thursday, and as the nation commemorates, we too want to remember the historic occasion, by paying tribute to our Bapa Merdeka, Tunku Abdul Rahman P...

“Authenticity Doesn’t Exist in Food”: Adam Liaw on How Food&Culture Brings Us Together from 2023-08-29T14:00:33

If you’re a fan of Masterchef Australia, the name Adam Liaw would be a very familiar one to you. Adam took home the title in the second season of the series back in 2010, and he has since gone o...

FREEDOM - A Human Rights Exhibition by KLSCAH from 2023-08-24T14:00:50

The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH) is running a human rights exhibition called FREEDOM. This exhibition will be divided into various sections, allowing visitors to visu...

The Unsolicited Women’s World Cup Kiss from 2023-08-23T14:00:43

The finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup took place last Sunday, in which Spain defeated England 1-0, in a hard-fought match.

However, what we’re going to be discussing today is an inciden...

Children From All Income Groups Deserve Quality Education, But Some Need A Leg Up from 2023-08-22T14:00:43

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim said that the government is considering the introduction of schools targeted specifically for students from hardcore poor families, to...

Law&Behold #53: Parliament as an Institution&the Reforms Needed from 2023-08-17T14:00:57

In legal and political theory, an elected and representative legislature is the central pillar of a democratic system. One third of the Articles of the Constitution of Malaysia require Parliamen...

A Changemaker in All of Us from 2023-08-16T14:00:50

Wiki Impact is a new online platform dedicated to sharing stories of the impact industry and highlighting changemakers on the ground. On today’s show, I’ll be speaking to Co-Founder of Wiki Impa...

Empower the Community To Better Tackle Child Sexual Abuse from 2023-08-15T14:00:12

Child sexual abuse are some of the most heinous crimes, and unfortunately, we are still hearing about such cases happening today, often “invisibly” because it happens at home. Just recently, it ...

Election Goodies&Local Council Elections from 2023-08-10T14:00:04

“Election goodies” and “local council elections” are usually seen as two separate matters. But recently, Benjamin Loh, Senior Lecturer at the School of Media and Communication at Taylor’s Univer...

We Need To Speak Up Against Hate Speech from 2023-08-09T14:00:47

Ahead of the six state elections that are happening on the 12th of August, the Centre for Independent Journalism, along with University of Nottingham Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, and Uni...

Hungry Ghost Diner from 2023-08-08T14:00:37

The Hungry Ghost Festival is one of several important festival days of Ghost Month - the seventh month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival is the setting of the Malaysian film Listen

How Does Belanjawan 2023 Seek to Raise Higher Education Standards? from 2023-08-07T14:00:07

In light of the upcoming state elections, we take another look at Belanjawan 2023. On today’s show, we hone in on higher education specifically and discuss if our government is spending enough o...

How Budget 2023 Seeks to Raise Education Standards from 2023-08-03T14:00:21

In light of the upcoming state elections, we take another look at Belanjawan 2023. On today’s show, we hone in on education and discuss if our government is spending enough on education and whet...

How Belanjawan 2023 Seeks to Improve PPR Flats from 2023-08-02T14:00:36

In light of the upcoming state elections, we’ll be taking another look at Belanjawan 2023 (or Budget 2023). On today’s show, we hone in on social housing, particularly Program Perumahan Rakyat (...

It’s Both Good And Bad That More People Are Using Therapy Speak from 2023-08-01T14:00:15

Self-care, anxiety, boundaries, depression. These are just some of the mental health terms that many of us have gotten used to hearing and using in everyday conversations. It’s undeniable that m...

Building On Culture - KL As A Global Creative City from 2023-07-27T14:00:48

Dr Tom Fleming has worked in a range of countries to advise governments in developing the Cultural and Creative (CCI) sectors of their economies. With a passion for people and places (and maps!)...

The Skin Project: An Interactive Website on Human Trafficking in Malaysia from 2023-07-25T14:00:14

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1000 Girls - It's Her Rights, It's Her Future from 2023-07-20T14:00:16

Almost one in four girls aged 15-19 are neither in school nor employed. 650 million women and girls alive today were married before their 18th birthday. 72% of all trafficking victims worldwide ...

Proposed 3R Law Good, But Sedition Act Must Be Abolished from 2023-07-18T14:00:11

Law and Institutional Reform Minister, Dato Seri Azalina Othman Said, recently said that the government is mulling a new law to impose civil penalties on those who play up 3R (race, religion and...

Mah Meri Animal Folklore from 2023-07-13T14:00:56

Being one of 19 culturally and linguistically distinct groups of Orang Asli living in Peninsular Malaysia, the Mah Meri are a coastal people living along the coast of Selangor from Sungai Pelek ...

Proposed Constitutional Amendments Could Leave Devastating Impact on Stateless Children from 2023-07-12T14:00:39

For the longest time, civil society groups have been urging the government to make constitutional amendments to allow Malaysian mothers with foreign spouses to confer their citizenship to their ...

Enggang&Pipit: Sharing Stories And Breaking Down Walls from 2023-07-11T14:00:21

Marginalised communities often face stereotypes and misconceptions that are hurtful and also result in continued discrimination against these communities. Through the Enggang & Pipit program...

Taking the Mystery out of History from 2023-07-06T14:00:40

With an aim to take the mystery out of history, The Museum Volunteers of Jabatan Muzium Malaysia...

Preserving Terengganu Culture Through Architecture from 2023-07-05T14:00:43

Terrapuri, located in Terengganu, is no ordinary resort. The name, “Terrapuri” translates to “The Land of Palaces” and the resort is known for its unique and authentic Malay architectural herita...

What Does A Tikar Mean To You? from 2023-07-04T14:00:52

The tikar is a familiar item in the lives and homes of many Malaysians. In Borneo Heart in Kuala Lumpur, artist Yee I-Lann together with 11 Bajau Sama DiLaut and Dusun Murut weavers have collabo...

Selangor Needs Local Government Elections from 2023-06-28T14:00:01

An NGO called KUASA recently conducted a survey in Selangor with the intent of understanding the level of awareness of politics at a local level and the relationship people have with their local...

People First: Ending the Stigma&Discrimination Against Drug Users from 2023-06-27T14:00:23

Often people who use or inject drugs are seen as criminals, with drug abuse and trafficking being crimes that should receive heavy punishments. But has the war on drugs pushed us to the point wh...

Tackling School Bullying Through the Arts from 2023-06-22T14:00:35

Local theatre group Revolution Stage have been staging performances tackling a plethora of issues for ...

World Refugee Day 2023: Healthcare Is For All, Including Refugees from 2023-06-20T14:00:45

Access to health is and should be a basic human right, but refugee communities are among several marginalised groups in Malaysia that struggle to get access to healthcare services. This World Re...

Raleigh Malaysia Taliwas Mini Expedition 2023 from 2023-06-15T14:00:38

Raleigh International Kuala Lumpur (Raleigh KL) is non-profit NGO, described as a sustainable...

The State of Civic Space in Malaysia from 2023-06-14T14:00:21

Yesterday, FORUM-ASIA, Pusat KOMAS and SUARAM launched a research report titled State of Disruption: Assessing the Impact of Malaysia’s Covid-19 laws on Civic Space. The research dives into the ...

Oversupply of Medical Graduates? It's Not Just About the Number of Doctors We Have from 2023-06-13T14:00:39

Last week, Armizan Mohd Ali, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department for Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties, said that the reason JPA had dropped scholarships in medicine earlier this...

Eni Lestari: From Domestic Worker to Development Justice Advocate from 2023-06-08T14:00:13

During the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, Eni Lestari left her home in Indonesia for Hong Kong to become a domestic worker, driven by the need to support her family. Sadly, she experienced labour ...

Should the Malaysian Government Ban Telegram? from 2023-06-07T14:00:31

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is considering banning the social media/messaging app Telegram. The company’s chief compliance officer, Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin, said ...

World Oceans Day 2023: It’s High Time We Take Sustainable Fisheries Sea-riously from 2023-06-06T14:00:59

The ocean covers more than 70% of this blue planet, and plays an essential part in supporting all life on this planet. We rely on the ocean to produce more than half of the planet’s oxygen as we...

Main Puteri of Kelantan Goes to Paris! from 2023-06-01T14:30:37

Cultural organisation PUSAKA will be presenting a performance of Main Puteri of Kelantan at the Festival ...

The Digital Content Fund Explained from 2023-06-01T14:00:32

During the tabling of the Budget 2023 earlier this year, the government announced that RM102 million will be set aside for the Digital Content Fund, to boost the marketing of local art products ...

Should Calling Colleagues “Dear” and “Sayang” Be Considered Sexual Harassment? from 2023-05-31T14:00:29

Calling colleagues “sayang” or “dear” are now considered sexual harassment in the workplace and will be considered an offence for civil servants. This is according to the Public Services Commiss...

El Niño Is Coming. How Will An Already Food Insecure Malaysia Fare? from 2023-05-30T14:00:32

Earlier in May, the World Meteorological Organisation reported that there is an increasing likelihood that El Niño will occur this year, bringing with it the possibility of drought and higher te...

Law&Behold #52: The Right to Representation&Legal Aid from 2023-05-25T14:00:57

Earlier this week, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reforms) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, said that a comprehensive study is being done on the proposed Publi...

Why Azam Baki’s Reappointment is a Misstep by PMX from 2023-05-24T14:00:25

Tan Sri Azam Baki’s name is once again in the limelight. It was reported on the 10th of May that the term of the current chief of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has been extende...

Elder Care Law Is Still In Its Infancy. So What Do We Need To Prioritise? from 2023-05-23T14:00:26

The care and well-being of older adults in our rapidly ageing society is a huge question mark. In a society which still places much emphasis on filial piety, adult children are often expected to...

Trapped People: A Documentary on Forced Labour from 2023-05-18T14:00:01

Trapped People is a documentary by filmmaker and migrant rights activist, Mahi Ramakrishnan and is supported by Persatuan Sahabat Wanita Selangor. The film looks at debt bondage, forced labour a...

Is Malaysia Prepared for El Nino? from 2023-05-17T14:00:56

The likelihood of El Niño developing later this year is increasing, according to a new update from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) that was released in early May. This would have the...

Parents, Should You Put Content Of Your Kids Online? from 2023-05-16T14:00:42

For parents, social media plays a host of different roles from sharing little moments of their children with friends and family, connecting with other parents to seek advice and support, or as a...

Law&Behold #51: The Taman Rimba Kiara Case&Our Right to a Sustainable Environment from 2023-05-11T14:00:03

Just last month, the Federal Court delivered its decision on the Taman Rimba Kiara case, where the panel of judges unanimously decided that the development order obtained in 2017 by the joint ve...

The EPF Debate: Balancing Economic Growth and Social Security from 2023-05-10T14:00:07

There have been quite a bit of news lately surrounding EPF. Last week, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Cabinet would discuss a proposal to raise employers' contribution to 20% o...

“We Can Only Describe It As Catastrophic”: The Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan from 2023-05-09T14:00:56

On the 15th of April, news broke about the fighting between rival factions of Sudan’s military government which has till now led to hundreds of deaths and thousands more injured in the fighting ...

World Press Freedom Day 2023: The Dangers of Mislabelling Media Organisations from 2023-05-03T14:00:35

In the past decade, Twitter has grown to be one of the main platforms from which many of us consume news, with all media organisations having a presence on the platform. But in the past month, s...

The Chatter Around UMNO’s Push for Royal Pardon for Najib from 2023-05-02T14:00:59

The chatter around the possibility of a royal pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak continues. This is despite the fact that the currently jailed UMNO man still faces a whole slew of corr...

Am I a Harasser? from 2023-04-27T14:00:18

Since late last year, Malaysia has had an Anti-Sexual Harassment Act. Which is great. But often in our day-to-day conversations, we still hear discussions, debates and confusion about what exact...

Show and Sell at the Children’s Business Fair from 2023-04-26T14:00:18

Some kids are just born with it - setting up lemonade stalls, selling sweets during recess, washing cars after school, even starting their own Youtube Channel to sell their craft -  young e...

Amanda Nell Eu’s Tiger Stripes is Going to Cannes from 2023-04-25T14:00:55

Tiger Stripes is a Malay-language horror film, which follows a 12-year-old girl’s struggles with puberty. Directed and written by Amanda Nell Eu, it was recently announced that the film will be ...

The Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023 - Recognising the Power of Teachers from 2023-04-20T14:00:01

The Malaysia Teacher Prize (MTP) returns, set to celebrate exceptional educators in Malaysia, a...

To Fight Corruption, We Must Compel Politicians to Declare Their Assets from 2023-04-19T14:00:59

Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) has once again called on the Prime Minister and his administration to compel all members of parliament to declare their assets to the Malaysian Anti-Co...

Education is a Basic Right - Especially for Refugee Children from 2023-04-18T14:00:05

Education should be and is a basic right for all children, but that’s not necessarily true for refugee children here in Malaysia. They can’t access government schools at any level, and are not a...

The Death Penalty, Restorative Justice, and Second Chances from 2023-04-13T14:00:19

The Malaysian Parliament had passed The Abolition of Mandatory Death Penalty Bill 2023 and the Revision of Sentence of Death and Imprisonment for Natural Life Bill 2023 give judges discretion to...

Government Must Take the Exploitation of Migrant Workers Seriously from 2023-04-12T14:00:48

On the 10th of April, 226 workers from Bangladesh and Nepal were rescued from horrible living conditions at a transit home in Negeri Sembilan. The Human Resource Minister, V. Sivakumar conducted...

A Bone To Pick: We Can - And Should - Treat Our Strays Better from 2023-04-11T14:00:53

Malaysia has long had a problem with stray cats and dogs. More often than not, they’re seen as a nuisance to the community and not always treated kindly. With the recent spate of alleged abuse c...

Why You Need to Know About the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 from 2023-04-06T14:00:24

The Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP2040) is the highest planning document for Kuala Lumpur, and contains DBKL's proposed development policies for the next 20 years. According to DBKL, the...

Anti-Stalking Law Passed: What Does it Mean For Victims? from 2023-04-05T14:00:49

Last week, the Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to the Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code that make stalking a criminal offence. The bill, earlier tabled for second reading by Deputy Minister ...

A Step Forward in Protecting Children in the Criminal Justice System from 2023-04-04T14:00:22

In another step forward in protection of children in the justice system, the Dewan Rakyat recently passed amendments to two acts: the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and the Evidence o...

Out of the Box #4: Green School from 2022-04-21T14:00:54

Out Of The Box is a monthly series where we explore alternative ways to teach and learn, and which is done in collaboration with Listen

Malaysia’s First Faculty of Law Turns 50 from 2022-04-20T14:00:17

50 years ago, on the 21st of April 1972, Universiti Malaya established its Faculty of Law, the first in Malaysia’s history, and thus beginning the development of legal education in the country. ...

Stay Home&Watch: Kisah AyahKu from 2022-04-15T14:00:13

Ashleigh Lim’s father was detained without trial, from 1968 to 1974, under Malaysia's Internal Security Act (ISA). In her film  Listen

Recent Investigations&Arrests Continue to Restrict Freedom of Speech in Malaysia from 2022-04-13T14:00:18

The Sedition Act and the Communications & Multimedia Act have been used once again and a string of investigations and arrests have been taking place over the past week or so. Among those inv...

The Latest Draft for a COVID-19 IP Waiver is a “Disaster” from 2022-04-12T14:00:29

In October 2020, India and South Africa proposed a landmark intellectual property waiver at the World Trade Organisation to temporarily waive patents related to COVID-19 diagnostics, drugs and v...

Stay Home&Watch: Bila Kami Bersatu from 2022-04-08T14:00:29

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films th...

Parlimen Digital is Back - We Speak to a Mock MP from 2022-04-07T14:00:38

UNDI 18 in collaboration with UNICEF will be hosting the Persidangan Parlimen Digital Dewan Muda Malaysia on the 9th of April 2022. Basically, this will be a virtual MOCK parliamentary sitting i...

Parents, You Need To Talk To Kids About Good and Bad Touch from 2022-04-06T14:00:53

Child sexual abuse is never OK, but it can be hard for children to tell adults if they think something isn’t right, and for adults to fully grasp what is happening to their children. In fact, so...

A Chat with the Director of Revolution of Our Times from 2022-04-05T14:00:54

Revolution of Our Times is directed by Kiwi Chow. The documentary, which centres around the 2019-2020 Hong Kong protests, made its debut at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and is currently banned ...

Stay Home&Watch: Saya Juga Anak Malaysia from 2022-04-01T14:00:47

Stay Home and Watch is an ongoing series done in collaboration with the Freedom Film Network, where we ta...

Law&Behold #43: Malaysian Federalism from 2022-03-31T14:00:06

In this episode of Law & Behold, we discuss federalism in Malaysia, while exploring constitutional guarantees with regard to state-federal relations and division of powers in the country. We...

The State of the World’s (and Malaysia’s) Human Rights from 2022-03-30T14:00:48

Amnesty International released their annual human rights rep...

Lessons from the Language of “Living with COVID-19” from 2022-03-29T14:00:18

On the first of April, Malaysia will begin its “transition into endemicity” as we continue to reopen safely and figure out what it means for us to live with COVID-19. But what do we mean when we...

Time to R.I.S.E from 2022-03-25T14:00:18

Edwin Nathaniel is a familiar name in our local music scene, having co-founded the renowned Aseana Percussion Unit back in 1989. But back in 2000, Edwin discovered his true calling, when he coll...

Out of the Box #3: Anji Play from 2022-03-24T14:00:09

Anji Play is the name given to an educational philosophy and approach to early childhood education that ...

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Lessons for Southeast Asia from 2022-03-23T14:00:12

A few weeks ago, Russia invaded Ukraine. But today’s episode is not going to be about that specifically, but rather about China and Southeast Asia. Some political scientists have suggested that ...

What Does Poetry Mean To You? from 2022-03-22T14:00:18

Poetry has been around for thousands of years in various forms and languages. Poetry can be found in every culture and continent, and has the power to resonate with people and effect change. Wha...

Stay Home&Watch: Di Sebalik Runcit from 2022-03-18T14:00:27

The short documentary, “Di Sebalik Runcit'' explores the uncertain future of...

Johor Elections: Low Voter Turnout&Disenfranchised Youth from 2022-03-17T14:00:48

The Johor state elections took place last week, in which Barisan Nasional came out the victor, with a 2/3 majority. The most alarming statistic of the Johor elections, though, is the voter turno...

Building Bridges at the Ground Level from 2022-03-16T14:00:33

The opposition, Pakatan Harapan, faced another thumping defeat, this time at the Johor state elections. Not only that, some experts have pointed to opposition’s inability to mobilise a lot of th...

The Malayan Songbook: Songs from Pre-Independence Malaya from 2022-03-15T14:00:49

The Malayan Songbook is a collection of pre-independence Malayan music scores, offering its readers a window  into the golden age of Malayan music. Featuring music scores by composers such ...

Stay Home&Watch: Unlocking Bengoh from 2022-03-11T14:00:44

Bengoh, also known as "The Village above the Clouds" in Sarawak, was renowned for its beauty and scenic views atop a hill. But then came the construction of a mega dam in the area, which left on...

The Boys Club: A Documentary on Sexual Harassment from 2022-03-10T14:00:27

A few years ago, Chen YihWen began working on a feature documentary film, that has since been released on TV. However, what many do not know is that the director of that documentary, YihWen, had...

Will Democracy Win in Myanmar? from 2022-03-09T14:00:05

It’s been slightly more than a year since Myanmar’s military launched a coup against the nation’s democratically-elected political party and leader. The economy has collapsed and protestors figh...

IWD 2022: How Women’s Rights Organisations Are Filling in the Gaps from 2022-03-08T14:00:40

If you were asked to name a women’s rights organisation in Malaysia, I’m sure many of you could name one or more off the top of your head. Women’s rights organisations have long played a vital r...

Stay Home&Watch: Kopi O Khau Sikit Kurang Manis from 2022-03-04T14:00:29

Described as a “hip-hopping documentary on ear-squats, plus allegations of corruption, abuse and poor crime prevention,” the 2006 film Listen

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Racism&Hypocrisy in Western Media from 2022-03-03T14:00:01

It’s been roughly about a week now since Russia invaded Ukraine. Hundreds have been killed. Hundreds of thousands have fled the country. Unsurprisingly, people and governments across the globe h...

What Would an Anti-Hopping Law Entail? from 2022-03-02T14:00

Langkah Sheraton came as a shock. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir lost his majority when a small faction of Parti Keadilan Rakyat, led by Azmin Ali, defected from the party, teamed up with Bersat...

The Mental Load on Mothers (And Whether The Pandemic Made It Worse) from 2022-03-01T14:00:13

Keeping a household running isn’t just about getting the chores done and making sure the needs of everyone in your family is taken care of, like ticking items off a to-do list. There’s much more...

Stay Home and Watch: Huruf J from 2022-02-25T14:00:26

What happens when your status changes from “married” to “divorced”? This is what filmmaker Afiq Deen explored in his short documentary, titled Listen

Law&Behold #42: Constitutional Supremacy, Separation of Powers, Checks&Balances from 2022-02-24T14:00:03

On this episode of Law & Behold, we tackle two Constitution fundamentals: Constitutional Supremacy, and also Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances. What does it mean that the Constitutio...

Despite Court Ruling, Mothers of Overseas-Born Children Still Face Citizenship Obstacles from 2022-02-23T14:00:58

Three Malaysian mothers under the Family Frontiers banner, finally received their children’s citizenship confirmation certificate at the National Registration Department (NRD) headquarters, yest...

“Call A Spade A Spade”: When Abuse of Domestic Workers is Forced Labour from 2022-02-22T14:00:06

Indonesia’s ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono, recently questioned the higher number of cases of mistreatment and abuse of Indonesian domestic workers in the country compared to some of our neighb...

Stay Home & Watch: Pilih from 2022-02-18T14:00:33

Stay Home and Watch is our ongoing series, done in collaboration with the folks from the Listen

Out of the Box #2: Children's Museums from 2022-02-17T14:00

Children’s museums are an informal education venue for families, which are child-centred, and which offer developmentally-appropriate exhibits and progr...

A Child-Centred Approach to Tackling Teen Pregnancies from 2022-02-15T14:00:30

Last week, many of us would’ve read the shocking but perhaps not uncommon news of a 15-year-old girl who had given birth and allegedly caused the death ...

Stay Home & Watch: Lot, Umah Am from 2022-02-11T14:00:38

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films that were made over the last two decades, which t...

Borneo Bengkel: Connecting Creatives and Cultures Across Borneo from 2022-02-10T14:00:52

Borneo Bengkel is an arts platform founded in 2017, to bring together creatives across the regions of Borneo, from Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, to Kal...

#CleanerJugaFrontliner Convoy: Why It Matters from 2022-02-09T14:00:22

A motorcycle convoy comprising members of the National Union of Workers in Hospital Support and Allied Services (Nuhwas) and organised by Parti Sosialis...

The Life & Legacy of Tunku Abdul Rahman from 2022-02-08T14:00:11

Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra al-Haj was born on the 8th of February 1903. Today, on the 119th anniversary of his birth, we speak to his granddaughter, Datin...

Stay Home & Watch: Aku Mau Skola from 2022-01-28T14:00:30

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films that were made over the last two decades, which t...

Law & Behold #41: The History of the Federal Constitution of Malaysia from 2022-01-27T14:00:18

The history of Malaya's emergence as a sovereign independent nation after centuries of colonial domination, is a story with such a wealth of perspective...

What Are MUDA’s Plans For the Johor State Elections? from 2022-01-26T14:00:03

The Johor State Assembly officially has been dissolved as of Jan 22. While the exact date of the elections is yet to be announced, it must take place wi...

Whose Responsibility Is It To Provide For The Elderly? from 2022-01-25T14:00

As Malaysia continues our path towards becoming an aged society, whose responsibility is it to ensure that the needs of older adults - be it financial, ...

Stay Home & Watch: She's My Son from 2022-01-21T14:00:11

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films that were made over the last two decades, which t...

Out of the Box #1: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Education from 2022-01-20T14:00:43

We're kicking off a new monthly series titled Out Of The Box, where we explore alternative ways to teach and learn. This series, done in collaboration w...

Azam Baki Saga Continues from 2022-01-19T14:00:58

Azam Baki is a name you’ve probably heard quite a bit about over the past month or so. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissione...

Stay Home & Watch: Fight Through Cartoon with Zunar from 2022-01-14T14:00:44

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom Film Network, revisiting past films that were made over the last two decades, which t...

Curriculum: Pemimpin GSL & Why Excellent Schools Begin With Excellent Leaders from 2022-01-13T14:00:08

We're restarting our education-focussed series - Curriculum - where we discuss the A - Z of education, covering challenges facing both local and global ...

Why Was MUDA Johor Investigated By Cops For Distributing Flood Aid? from 2022-01-12T14:00:54

As we’ve talked about last week, recently we’ve been faced with a national crisis: Floods. From the Klang Valley to Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, Melaka and ...

Volunteering or Voluntourism? from 2022-01-11T14:00:04

Volunteers have been the backbone of many initiatives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, throughout the floods affecting parts of the ...

Stay Home And Watch: "Pengidup Aku" from 2022-01-07T14:00:17

We're continuing our collaboration with the folks from the Freedom ...

Be a Kaki Repair - Try to Fix It, Before You Nix It from 2022-01-06T14:00:29

With the simple motto to “Recycle, Reduce, Reuse” KakiDIY have been quietly and consistently working towards a collective sustainable future, by practis...

Floods: How Did it Get This Bad? from 2022-01-05T14:00:07

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been faced with a national crisis: Floods. From the Klang Valley to Pahang, Johor, Kelantan, Melaka and Sabah, many neigh...

World Braille Day 2022: Why Braille Won’t Become Obsolete from 2022-01-04T14:00:24

Every year, on 4th January, World Braille Day is commemorated on the anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth, the person who invented Braille in 1824 when ...

Malaysia’s Education Challenges #7: Teachers: Critical Components in Education from 2021-12-27T14:00:49

Teachers, next to parents, are the reason why we turn out to be productive individuals when we grow up. They have dedicated their lives to teaching tiny...

Malaysia’s Education Challenges #6: Unity & Equity from 2021-12-20T14:00:56

The Malaysia Education Blueprint highlights the need for equity and unity in schools, with the aim of providing education for every child regardless of ...

Stay Home & Watch: Kisah Tauke Mancis & Minyak Tumpah from 2021-12-17T14:00:34

Kisah Tauke Mancis & Minyak Tumpah is a story of two communities and the relocation of a temple. The 2010 film takes a look behind its sensational h...

Law & Behold #40: The Federal Constitution & Landmark Cases from 2021 from 2021-12-16T14:00:41

We squeeze in one more episode of Law & Behold this year, a series meant to arm Malaysians with constitutional literacy, and done in collaboration w...

Malaysia’s Human Rights Violations in 2021 from 2021-12-15T14:00:13

Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) recently released their 2021 human rights report. We take a look at the various human rights violations that have occurre...

100k Letters of Support for Drug Mule on Death Row Seeking Clemency from 2021-12-14T14:00:49

37 year old Hoo Yew Wah, who’s on death row in Bentong,  received over 101,348 letters, emails and signatures from all over the world in support fo...

Malaysia’s Education Challenges #5: Critical Education Outcomes: Is English Proficiency Necessary? from 2021-12-13T14:00:54

Bilingual proficiency is a key highlight in the Malaysia Education Blueprint as one of the 11 shifts of transformation. The shift outlines that school-g...

Stay Home & Watch: FreedomFilmFest Singapore from 2021-12-10T14:00:50

This year, FreedomFilmFest will be celebrating 10 years of docu...

International Anti-Corruption Day 2021: Malaysia’s Never Ending Battle from 2021-12-09T14:00:26

It’s International Anti-Corruption Day today, designated by the UN to raise awareness of corruption and the importance in combating and preventing it. T...

Report Paints Worrying Picture on Abuse in Schools from 2021-12-08T14:00

The All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) and Save the School MY released a j...

What’s In A Name For Local Places? from 2021-12-07T14:00

In Parliament last week, Padang Rengas MP Nazri Abdul Aziz said that Kuala Lump...

Malaysia’s Education Challenges #4: Moving Forward With Education: Progress Update from 2021-12-06T14:00

The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 was drawn up after the Ministry of Education reviewed the education system in the country, ...

CineBah 2021 from 2021-12-02T14:40

The CineBah 2021 virtual short film screening will be held from the 29th of Nov...

Stay Home & Watch: Absent Without Leave on Pesta TUT from 2021-12-02T14:00

We continue our coverage of ...

The Refugee Festival 2021 from 2021-12-01T14:00

The sixth edition of the annual Refugee Festival (Malaysia) is starting this weekend (3rd - 5th December). Just like last year,...

Forced Labour in Malaysia: “A Matter of Grave Concern” from 2021-11-30T14:00