On #TheFutureIsFemale @Melisa_Idris speaks to consultant cardiologist Dr Norazlina Mohd Yusof, clinical lead for cardiology services at Prince Court MC about the importance of representation and diversity in cardiology.

'The UN veto system doesn't work. We need to move away from global governance based on 100% consensus towards having a sufficient coalition of the willing behind doing the right thing' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee Niloy Banerjee UNDP Malaysia #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'3 billion people on this planet think they're not in control of their lives—that their vote doesn't matter, their voice and what they say doesn't matter. That's a very worrying trend' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee Niloy Banerjee UNDP Malaysia #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'If I could characterise the latest Human Development Report, it'd be a deep sigh. We're seeing a more polarised world, more conflicts since the end of WW2, when what is needed is collective action' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee UNDP Malaysia #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks to Niloy Banerjee Niloy Banerjee Resident Representative UNDP Malaysia about the latest Human Development Report. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Astro AWANI Melisa Melina Idris Khazanah Research Institute There are so many empty units in existing apartments that could be rented out for a new 'Shelter Program for the Vulnerable' by the government under social welfare. Housing vouchers could be introduced to top-up the rents for private landlords.

📣 Airing Tonight! At 10pm (MYT) on Astro AWANI, tune in to watch #MyUNDP Resident Representative Niloy Banerjee speak about the latest Human Development Report with Melisa Melina Idris.

You can watch the programme LIVE via online streaming as well: astroawani.com/video-terkini

Rising polarisation, division and distrust has resulted in gridlock on global challenges like ending violent conflict & addressing the climate crisis. How do we break this gridlock? On #ConsiderThis I ask Niloy Banerjee Niloy Banerjee UNDP Malaysia about the latest Human Development Report.

'Msia demonstrated commitment to protecting children by including online sexual exploitation when amending the Sexual Offences Act. There's been positive developments' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Sheema SenGupta Director of Child Protection UNICEF #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

1 in every 5 of the world's children is currently living in or fleeing from conflict zones—from Sudan to Gaza, Myanmar to the Democratic Republic of Congo. On #ConsiderThis I ask Sheema SenGupta Child Protection Director UNICEF about safeguarding children amidst conflict and crises.

'Many of us are the silent majority—uneasy about the issue but choose to remain silent. But it's important for us to push back on what is unacceptable and not let one side control the narrative' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'We need to move beyond punitive actions because it doesn't solve online hate. The approach must include public apologies, mediation sessions, counselling for those who share harmful narratives' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Suyin Chia INITIATE.MY #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'The current outlet when people experience racism or inflammatory remarks is to go to the police. We need a National Harmony Reconciliation Commission to act as a mediator for sensitive issues' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'Many of us are the silent majority—uneasy about the issue but choose to remain silent. But it's important for us to push back on what is unacceptable and not let one side control the narrative' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'We need to move beyond punitive actions because it doesn't solve online hate. The approach must include public apologies, mediation sessions, counselling for those who share harmful narratives' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Suyin Chia INITIATE.MY #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

'The current outlet when people experience racism or inflammatory remarks is to go to the police. We need a National Harmony Reconciliation Commission to act as a mediator for sensitive issues' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS

On #ConsiderThis @Melisa_Idris speaks to Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS Suyin Chia INITIATE.MY & Tawfik Ismail about pushing back against hate and extremism. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

In Malaysia, you could easily buy a primate online. Much of the trade is illegal without the required government permits. Laws are still inadequate and enforcers (Jabatan PERHILITAN) need help to fight wildlife cybercrimes. What’s being done? A story by Kwai Han Lee
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MCMC has warned of a rise in provocative content on social media that might incite violence and extremism. How do we stem the tide of online hate before it manifests in real-world repercussions? I ask Ryan Chua Pusat KOMAS Suyin Chia INITIATE.MY & Tawfik Ismail on #ConsiderThis .

'We should bring back open spaces for all. Don't have a swimming pool for just one public housing complex, instead have a general public pool or park for all to share across income strata' Melisa Melina Idris speaks to Suraya Ismail Khazanah Research Institute #ConsiderThis bit.ly/3QZTHgS