Producer Kelly Anissa Presenter Deborah Augustin

Like most Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has extremely strict anti-drug laws that are often punishable by death. Filmmakers Loh Jo Yee and Hidayah Hisham delve into Malaysia’s criminal justice system with their upcoming documentary, Ayahku, Dr G (My Father, Dr G) which follows Siti and her 60-year-old father, who faces the death penalty for using medical cannabis to treat his chronic illnesses.

This episode does not advocate for or against the use of medical marijuana. We strongly advise listeners to adhere to laws in their country and to defer to a medical professional’s opinion when it comes to treatment.

You can visit Ayahku, Dr G’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages for more information about the film.

Kelly Anissa is a journalist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously, Kelly worked as a producer and presenter at BFM 89.9, a Malaysian radio station for current affairs. She has done work on a wide range of areas, covering environmental issues, policy and legal reforms in Malaysia, regional politics and health journalism. Outside of work, Kelly works on short films.