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The Future Is Female: Cervical Cancer — The Preventable Tragedy
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Women with extraordinary stories share their experience with Melisa Idris, on The Future Is Female.

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18 Jan 2026
The Future Is Female: Cervical Cancer — The Preventable Tragedy
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet it continues to claim lives, often because of gaps in access, awareness, and early intervention. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Datuk Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President & Medical Director of the National Cancer Society Malaysia and President-Elect of NCD Alliance.
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24m 46s
11 Jan 2026
The Future Is Female: Malaysian Women at the Frontiers of Science
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale, Melisa Idris speaks to two of the Malaysian awardees of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme: Dr Noorfatimah Yahaya, Associate Professor at USM’s Cancer
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24m 22s
9 Nov 2025
The Future Is Female: Safety Starts in the Backseat
The safety of children on roads is more than just car seats and child restraint systems; it’s about culture, law, and shared responsibility. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with road safety educator Dr Jchanet Tan, co-founder of the NGO, Child Passenger Safety Malaysia, and founder of the Global Road Safety Alliance.
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26m 01s
2 Nov 2025
The Future Is Female: Women in Sport — The Partnership That Built a World Champion
They’re one of the most successful player–coach duos in women’s sport. Nicol David and Liz Irving rewrote squash history not just with titles and records but with a partnership built on trust, respect, and the mutual drive of two women at the top of their game. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with former World Squash Champion Datuk Nicol David, founder of Nicol David Organisation, and Liz Irving, professional squash coach.
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26m 17s
12 Oct 2025
The Future Is Female: When Women Are at the Table, Peace Endures
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Dr Alaa Murabit, Managing Partner for Sustainable Growth at 500 Global. She was appointed by the UN Secretary-General to be a Sustainable Development Goals Advocate.
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21m 32s
5 Oct 2025
The Future Is Female: Pink October — More Than a Ribbon
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and campaigns dominate our headlines and timelines. But behind the colour and campaigns are real women, real families, and a disease that remains the most common cancer among Malaysian women. How do we make sure awareness translates into action, early detection, and support that truly saves lives? On this episode of #The FutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Sumitra Selvaraj, Assistant General Manager of the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia.
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24m 44s
21 Sep 2025
The Future Is Female: Skies Reimagined | Shaping Aerospace’s Next Chapter
What does it take to thrive as a woman in the male-dominated sectors of aerospace and defence? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Dato’ Nonee Ashirin Mohammed Radzi, Executive Chairperson of Global Turbine Asia, and President of the Coalition of Defence Industry (Malaysia).
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25m 42s
10 Aug 2025
The Future Is Female: Towards Philanthropy That Listens
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Puan Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Trustee and Managing Director of Yayasan Hasanah, which is the impact-based foundation of Khazanah Nasional. She is also a board member of Think City and INCEIF University. The Hasanah Forum 2025 will take place on 14-15 August 2025, with the theme, ‘Philanthropy That Listens: Bridging Intent With Intervention’.
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23m 55s
3 Aug 2025
The Future Is Female: Worth The Wait | A Labour of Love
On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Rachel Tan, a Malaysia-born, Los Angeles-based film producer and founder of King Street Pictures. She is also a former Miss Malaysia and was the first and only Malaysian to win the Miss Chinese International Pageant. Her latest film, ‘Worth the Wait’ features an all-Asian cast and is scheduled for theatrical release in Malaysia this August 7th.
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24m 52s
27 Jul 2025
The Future Is Female: Towards a Stray-Free Malaysia
Malaysia’s approach to stray management still heavily relies on catching and culling, over long-term solutions. However, many are now advocating for trap-neuter-release-manage as a humane and sustainable alternative. On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks with Jean Liew, co-founder of TNRM Malaysia, about what it takes to build a stray-free Malaysia.
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27m 35s
Women with extraordinary stories share their experience with Melisa Idris, on The Future Is Female.

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