By Wan Muhammad Shadiqin bin Wan Halim
GOMBAK, 12 November 2019: IIUMTv premiered a brand new talk show called “Political Insights” to promote understanding of current political issues within and outside Malaysia by inviting professionals from various backgrounds to engage with the students.
The programme which started last Wednesday (6 November) is a collaboration between IIUMTv and the Secretariat of Political Science (POSSA) from Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS).
The show aims to provide an opportunity for students, especially those from Political Science Department, to explore seeking of knowledge and learning beyond classroom.
“Political Insights” is hosted by Ayu Sofia and Khalid Vikriadi, both are students from the Political Science Department.
The production is led by the producer himself, Ammar Zikry, with the advice of Dr. Rohana including nine other crew members.
Asked about how the idea of this programme came about, the producer of “Political Insights” said he was inspired by the top ranked universities across the globe where they have their own talkshow that streams intellectual discourse effectively.
œI did my own reading from academic journals on the effectiveness of a talkshow as a medium in transferring knowledge, Ammar said.
The idea of POSSA to have their own production was initiated by the president and the producer himself.
“Political Insights” will be streamed live on IIUMTv YouTube channel every Wednesday at 8p.m.***