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Consider This: Healthcare Reform — Prevention, Not Just Treatment
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Melisa Idris speaks to various experts and stakeholders to understnd their perspectives – so you can consider all sides of the news.

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29 Jan 2026
Consider This: Healthcare Reform — Prevention, Not Just Treatment
Malaysia’s healthcare system is under growing strain. Healthcare costs are rising, hospitals are increasingly congested, and doctors warn the system is approaching a breaking point. As policymakers debate healthcare financing and service delivery, questions are growing about whether Malaysia’s healthcare system is optimised for prevention and quality primary care. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo, President of the Malaysian Medical Association, which is the main representative body for all registered medical practitioners in Malaysia.
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28m 49s
28 Jan 2026
Consider This: Base MHIT Plan — Is It For You?
Last week, the government released a White Paper proposing a new voluntary medical insurance plan. The base MHIT plan would be risk-rated, with premiums based on factors like age, gender, and health status, and would cover individuals up to the age of 85. It’s expected to be rolled out early next year, so what questions should we be asking about it before then? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Azrul Mohd Khalib, CEO of the Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy, and Prof Dr Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh, Professor of Public Health Medicine at UKM’s Faculty of Medicine, and Dean of its School of Liberal Sciences.
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28m 59s
27 Jan 2026
Consider This: ‘MY Impian’ Report — What Do Malaysians Really Want?
A new report by Boston Consulting Group titled ‘My Impian: Uncovering the Malaysian Dream’ asks a deceptively simple question: what do Malaysians really dream of? Moving beyond traditional economic indicators, the report looks at how people define progress in their own lives. We examine what these aspirations reveal, and what they may be quietly telling us about economic pressure, well-being, and the systems Malaysians rely on. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nurlin Mohd Salleh, Managing Director, Partner & Head of Boston Consulting Group Malaysia, and Anis Mohd Nor, Partner, Boston Consulting Group.
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27m 54s
26 Jan 2026
Consider This: Patient Advocacy — Who Speaks for Patients?
Patient-centred care is often promised, but how much influence does the ‘patient voice’ really carry in healthcare decision-making? When does patient input actually shape policy and practice? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Manvir Victor, Founder of Vital Signs Asia, and Founding Chairman of the NGO, Patients for Patient Safety Malaysia. He also serves on the Malaysia National Patient Safety Council and is a board member of the WHO Global Advisory Group on Patient Safety.
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26m 22s
23 Jan 2026
Consider This: Deferred Prosecution Agreements — Reform or Risk?
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission wants to introduce a Deferred Prosecution Agreement mechanism (DPA) which it claims could prevent complex, high-profile corruption cases from being dragged out in court for years, at significant cost to taxpayers. However, civil society groups warn DPAs send the message that corruption is a negotiable offence for those with means. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with lawyer Ngeow Chow Ying, Convener of Projek SAMA, and Pushpan Murugiah, CEO of The Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).
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26m 30s
20 Jan 2026
Consider This: Public Transport — Reliability as the Real Test
Governments often measure public transport success by kilometres built or trains delivered. However commuters measure the success of public transport beyond infrastructure. According to a new Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) study, commuters judge reliability, predictability, and user experience. How can public transport in Greater KL improve in these measures? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Gregory Ho, Senior Research Associate at Khazanah Research Institute about his research in the Greater Kuala Lumpur Mobilities report, as well as with Associate Prof Dr Law Teik Hua, Head of UPM’s Road Safety Research Centre.
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28m 30s
19 Jan 2026
Consider This: Gender Parity in Political Representation Act — Turning 30% into Law
Projek 30% began as a campaign to persuade political parties to field at least 30% women candidates by the next general election, and now it has entered a new phase. Civil society groups behind the campaign have drafted a proposed Gender Parity Bill and begun briefing MPs on how the 30% target could be mandated by law. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Ayesha Sofia Faiz, Programme Officer at EMPOWER, and Anfaal Saari, Selangor State EXCO for Women Development & Social Welfare and the Deputy Chief of Angkatan Wanita AMANAH Negara.
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27m 25s
16 Jan 2026
Consider This: UMNO General Assembly — Unsettled Road to GE16?
The 2025 UMNO General Assembly is finally taking place after being delayed several times, and is coming at a pivotal moment for the party. While UMNO has gained Cabinet positions as part of the Unity Government, its alliance with Pakatan Harapan, particularly DAP, continues to divide its grassroots. It seems, at least from the outside, that the party still is struggling to define its role, its identity, and its future direction. Can UMNO figure out what it wants to be, and who it wants to represent, ahead of the next general election? On this episode of #C Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Azmil Mohd Tayeb, Associate Professor at USM’s School of Social Sciences, and Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor of Political Science, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
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26m 36s
14 Jan 2026
Consider This: Visit Malaysia 2026 — Beyond the Familiar
Visit Malaysia 2026 recently kicked off, with the campaign targeting high-yield tourists and longer stays. What will actually make tourists stay longer and travel beyond the usual hotspots, and are secondary destinations ready to step into the spotlight? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Nigel Wong, President of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA), and Justine Vaz, Executive Director of The Habitat Foundation and co-chair of Sustainable Tourism Malaysia.
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26m 53s
13 Jan 2026
Consider This: Greenland — How Far Will Trump Go?
US President Donald Trump has renewed his threats to annex Greenland, which is currently a territory of its NATO ally, Denmark. Trump insists the US will act over Greenland “whether they like it or not”. How might Greenland, NATO, Europe, and China, respond to these threats? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Chong Ja Ian from the Department of Political Science at National University of Singapore, and Dr Prashanth Parameswaran, Fellow at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security and Founder of the ASEAN Wonk Newsletter.
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Melisa Idris speaks to various experts and stakeholders to understnd their perspectives – so you can consider all sides of the news.

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