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Top 5 at 5: The Systemic Failures that Underlie Unplanned Pregnancies

Dr Subatra Jayaraj, Primary Care Reproductive Health Specialist and Honorary Secretary of Reproductive Rights Advocacy Alliance Malaysia

25-Oct-24 17:00

Top 5 at 5: The Systemic Failures that Underlie Unplanned Pregnancies

A Malaysian student in the UK has been convicted for the tragic death of her newborn, who was found concealed in a cereal box. Primary care reproductive health specialist, Dr. Subatra Jayaraj discusses support structures for young people facing unplanned pregnancies and how to approach this case with empathy.

Other stories we covered today:

· Najib Razak apologizes for 1MDB scandal: Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has issued a public apology, expressing regret over the infamous 1MDB scandal. P. Gunasegaran, author of 1MDB: The Scandal That Brought Down a Government, shares insights on whether this apology could affect Najib's image among Malaysians.

· Former British colonies call for reparations: At the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, former British colonies, particularly Caribbean nations, have renewed calls for reparations. Dr. Benjamin Barton, Head of the School of Politics & International Relations at the University of Nottingham Malaysia explores the significance of reparatory justice and the forms of non-financial reparations being proposed.

· Puteri Walinong Sari to shine at Miss Universe: Inspired by the legendary Pahang warrior princess, Miss Universe Malaysia's national costume will feature a modern Nusantara twist on the Puteri Walinong Sari. Ninot Aziz, poet and founder of Hikayat Fandom, shares her views on the costume’s design and the importance of keeping Malaysian folklore alive.

· Prabowo Subianto unveils Indonesia’s largest cabinet: Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, has announced a record-breaking cabinet of 108 ministers, showcasing his vision for governance. Siwage Dharma Negara, Senior Fellow and Co-coordinatior of the Indonesian Studies Programme at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute explains what this “fat” cabinet means for Indonesia and Prabowo’s dynamic with Foreign Minister Sugiono.

Image Credit: MMPhoto21, Shutterstock

Produced by: Alia Zefri, Alena Nadia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Dashran Yohan


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Tags:  Malaysian studentUK newsunplanned pregnancy supportDr. Subatra JayarajNajib Razak apologyreparations Commonwealth summitUK reparationsDr. Benjamin Bartonreparatory justicePuteri Walinong SariIndonesian cabinetgovernance in IndonesiaIndonesia politicsyouth reproductive healthempathy in healthcare1mdb scandalmiss universe malaysianinot azizprabowo subiantoforeign relationsmalaysian folklore





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