Afleveringen
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In this inspirational episode, host Umayal Eswaran engages with Dr Suria Selasih Angit, a proud member of Malaysia’s Indigenous Orang Asli Temiar community and an educationalist at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.
Together, they explore how to make education more inclusive and culturally responsive for indigenous and marginalised students. Tune in to this engaging dialogue as Dr Suria shares her innovative approaches to dismantling educational barriers and inspiring the next generation.
Learn more about:
Dr Suria on LinkedIn
Dr Suria at the University ofNottingham
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0:00:04 - 0:00:55 – Introduction
Introducing Dr Suria and welcoming her to RYTHM Connect0:00:56 - 0:02:07 – A Proud Orang Asli’sMission
Dr Suria’s background, advocacy, and mission The concept of co-creation in indigenous education00:02:08 - 00:06:32 – Foresight and Talent
Factors leading to Dr Suria’s accomplishments Dr Suria’s exposure to mainstream education The early identification of her talents00:06:33 - 00:08:00 – Indigenous CommunityLearning
Basic education in Orang Asli communities Community learning centres in Orang Asli villages00:08:01 - 00:10:37 – Dismantling EducationalBarriers
Underlying issues affecting school performance Economic, geographical, and personal barriers Employment challenges of Orang Asli graduates00:14:57-00:21:00 – Engaging the Community
The active role of parents Partnering with Orang Asli communities00:21:01 - 00:25:09 – World Bank Project
Dr Suria’s Bangladesh education project How this influenced her work in Malaysia Understanding context, needs analysis, and capacity-building00:25:10 - 00:28:17 – Partnering Policymakers
Integrating indigenous perspectives in mainstream education Coordination and knowledge sharing The RRCC model00:28:18 - 00:29:43 – Closing Thoughts
Borrowing Dr Suria’s insights “We are looking from the outside; you are an insider.”00:29:45-00:31:02 – Outro
Outgoing message to Dr Suria Directing listeners to Dr Suria’s work Reminders to subscribe and review the podcastEND
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In this informative episode of RYTHM Connect, host Umayal Eswaran speaks with Dr Hajah Yatela Zainal Abidin, CEO of Sime Darby Foundation (Yayasan Sime Darby), who shares her rich experiences and deep insights on the topics of diversity, empowerment, and leadership. Through an engaging dialogue and thoughtful reflection, they navigate the complex terrain of societal challenges and triumphs, offering a compelling narrative that speaks to the heart of gender equality, social justice, and the full realisation of women’s talents.
Learn more about:
Dr Yatela on LinkedIn
Yayasan Sime Darby
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0:00:07-0:02:28 – Introduction
Introducing RYTHM Connect, Dr Yatela, and YSD.
0:03:40-0:08:36 – Of Adversity and Allyship
Dr Yatela’s career and journey with YSD Challenges and discrimination “as a woman and in a hijab” A male ally emerges…0:10:13-0:12:38 – Unconscious Biasness
Opening minds with education and awareness Diversity for performance and profits0:12:50-0:14:25 – Equality Everywhere
Unpacking the paid paternity policy Equity in the workplace – and home0:14:26-0:17:07 – Perspectives on Family and Talent Retention
Umayal on what truly defines family Sharing the benefits and burdens Empowering women: TalentCorp’s solution0:17:33- 0:24:01 – The Dilemma of Underprivileged Women
The absolute unacceptability of domestic violence Advancing education and awareness Umayal on RYTHM’s Maharani Programme0:24:26-0:29:33 – Effective Governance
Dr Yatela on the YSD experience Women excelling in foundation leadership Dispelling corporate foundation myths0:29:43-0:34:03 – Closing Thoughts
The necessity of a diverse policy ecosystem The vital role of women in sports0:34:04-0:35:26 – Outro
Thank you for tuning in to RYTHM Connect Reminders to subscribe and follow us on social media -
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While prominent organisations and specialists around the world are helping to demystify neurodivergence and its various profiles, access to the necessary services and support systems remains scarce, especially in developing countries.
In Malaysia, many neurodivergent children and their families struggle without life-changing interventions and support. Existing programmes are riddled with gaps and shortcomings, preventing children on the autism spectrum and those with other developmental disabilities from reaching their full potential and becoming meaningful contributors to society.
In this episode of RYTHM Connect, our host Umayal Eswaran sits down with the indomitable Dr. Tricia Yeoh of IDEAS (Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs) to address the ongoing struggle of inclusivity in education and the critical policy-driven interventions that must take place in order to empower neurodivergent children for the future.Learn more about:
Dr Tricia Yeoh on LinkedIn
IDEAS Malaysia
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0:00:08-0:02:22 – Introduction
– Introducing RYTHM Connect and Dr Tricia Yeoh
0:03:23-0:06:10 – Equity and Policy Reform
– Dr Tricia’s passion for addressing social injustices and public policy
– Of lasting, impactful, and systemic institutional changes
0:08:22-0:10:25 – Inclusivity in Education
– The IDEAS Autism Centre
– Addressing educational disparities for marginalised communities
0:12:42-0:16:28 – The IDEAS Experience
– The think tank’s policy recommendations
– Dr Tricia on inclusive vs. specialised schools
0:20:44-0:24:23 – Challenging Policy Shifts
– The difficulty in executing changes
– The efforts of the private and third sectors
0:26:01-0:27:11 – Recommended Measures
– Inspiring students to pursue SEN studies
– Short-term stop-gap measures
0:30:09-0:32:08 – The Orang Asli Experience
– Exploring synergy with the Education Ministry
– “Taking what we can get”
0:36:41-0:40:00 – The Role of Parents and Communities at Large
– Managing misunderstandings and expectations
– An All-Party Parliamentary Group on SEN?
0:41:00-0:46:16 – Closing Thoughts
– The “art” of policy advocacy
– Dr Tricia on sustaining efforts
—Indicators of progress
0:46:16-0:48:38 – Outro
– Thank you for tuning in to RYTHM Connect
– Takeaways
– Reminders to subscribe and follow us on social media
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In this inspiring episode of RYTHM Connect, host Umayal Eswaran sits with the trailblazing Natasha Zulkifli, founder of Women in Rail Malaysia and a director at YTL Construction. Join us as we delve into Natasha’s remarkable journey, where she has consistently shattered glass ceilings in the traditionally male-dominated fields of both rail and construction.
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Show Notes
[00:00:01] – Introduction
- Welcome to RYTHM Connect
- Introducing guest, Natasha Zulkifli
[00:03:29] – Natasha’s Early Career
- Her early experiences in the construction and rail industries
- Exploring challenges within a male-dominated profession
[00:04:15] – Founding Women in Rail Malaysia
- The inspiration behind Women in Rail Malaysia
- Natasha shares anecdotes from the organisation’s early days
[00:07:22] – Exploring Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math subjects
- Why STEM matters, especially for girls
- Society’s role in fostering and supporting the initiative
[00:09:29] – Overcoming Barriers
- An inspiring narrative of defying conventional norms
- Support for brave and adventurous women
[00:13:18] – Future Aspirations
- Expanding Women in Rail across Asia Pacific
- “Don’t overthink it, just do it!”
[00:15:18] – Closing Thoughts
- Natasha’s final thoughts and advice
- Thanking Natasha for her time and insights
[00:18:30] – Outro
- Thank you for tuning in to RYTHM Connect
- Preview of the next episode
- Reminders to subscribe and follow on social media
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RYTHM Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rythmfoundation/ RYTHM Foundation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RYTHMFound Women in Rail Malaysia: https://womeninrail.org.my/ Connect with Natasha Zulkifli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-zulkifli-620351197/
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10 million stateless people in the world right now are denied a legal identity & access to basic human rights that the rest of us take for granted daily - like education, healthcare & employment. Beyond a life of deprivation, stateless people struggle the most with a sense of belonging & feelings of being rendered invisible in countries where they have lived their whole lives.
As the Director for Social Protection at the Development of Human Resources for Rural Areas, or DHRRA in Malaysia, Maalini Ramalo has been championing human rights & dignity for stateless communities. She shares the heart-wrenching stories she’s encountered in her journey of helping thousands break free of intergenerational cycles of statelessness.
Catch the eye-opening segment with #RYTHMFoundation Chairperson, Umayal Eswaran on the latest episode of #RYTHMConnect, the showwhere we have conversations with changemakers, social advocates and the people driving causes you care about!
#HumanRights #Social Protection #Stateless #Community #Equality #Identity #Podcast #RaiseYourselfToHelpMankind
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The journey towards building resilient communities is one that also requires resilience of character, and Dr Madhavi Panda knows that all too well. As the Founder of the Parinaama Development Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering rural communities in India, Dr Madhavi has had to arm herself with grit in the face of barriers to building trust among the communities she helps.
Inspired by the resilience of the women she works with; she shares her story of overcoming obstacles and persevering to keep helping rural women do better for themselves!
Catch the deeply insightful segment with #RYTHMFoundation Chairperson, Umayal Eswaran in the latest episode of #RYTHMConnect - the show where we have conversations with changemakers, social advocates and the people driving causes you care about!
#WomensEmpowerment #ImpactStory #Podcast #RaiseYourselfToHelpMankind #RYTHM
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Despite growing up with the odds stacked against her, former Olympic windsurfer and environmental activist, Amara Wichithong never gave up on herself.
Amara began collecting and recycling trash to earn a living at the age of 13, until she discovered her talent and love for the wind sport, which propelled her towards a victorious professional career.
She is the perfect guest to launch our brand-new podcast, RYTHM Connect, where #RYTHMFoundation Chairperson, Umayal Eswaran, talks to remarkable people who drive change. Catch Amara's inspiring and riveting story on the very first podcast episode of RYTHM Connect!
#WomensEmpowerment #ImpactStory #Podcast #RaiseYourselfToHelpMankind #RYTHM
