Recognising the continued importance of radio in Malaysian society, SEARCCT teamed up with Suria FM to produce the Bongkar! Series, which culminated in the creation of 8 episodes hosted by Issey, a popular Suria FM Announcer.
The episodes were aired for a total of 8 weeks on Suria FM’s Facebook page. This project was mooted with the agreement that even though issues of terrorism and radicalisation should not be trivialised, there was still a need to repackage these complex issues into one that was more digestible for the Malaysian audience.
Therefore, given that the Suria FM franchise was well-known for its entertainment value, it was agreed upon that the various episodes would encapsulate humorous elements as well as emotionally-charged elements, particularly with regard to family dynamics. The videos focused on both direct and indirect messages related to countering violent extremism (CVE), such as the importance of digital literacy, dangers of online anonymity on social media and gaming platforms, unity in diversity, and others.