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#sambalpodcasts are one of the initiatives courtesy of The Sambal Pod, a advocacy initiative by Malaysian "anak muda" (youths)! In this series, we invite local youths and youth initiatives to discuss their views and impacts of their work in the local landscape. Please slide in our Instagram DMs @thesambalpod to understand more about our youth projects!
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Are kebangsaan school students all fluent in Malay? Are they really the symbol of Malaysia unity? Tune in to Annsley who shares her kebangsaan school experience and also compares how different it was studying abroad as well. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experienc…
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Student sekolah agama resis ke? I Kau Sekolah Apa What are religious school students like? Are they that ‘different’ from us? Tune in to Siti Sumaiyah who shares how her private school experience leads to a more disciplined life! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse expe…
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Are boarding school kids the most successful ones today? What secrets lies within these 'asrama kids'? Tune in to Aini and Nabiela, past students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) respectively as their share their experience and their perspectives on quality education for all. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 …
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How does an international school set up these young privileged kids for life? Are they guaranteed more success? Tune in to Bryant Koh, Advisor to the Monash Political Awareness Club (MONPAC) and student from Monash University as he shares his views on learning and Malaysia! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get a…
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Are vernacular school students fluent in Malay? How are their experiences growing up? Tune in to Jia Chung and Jotisri as they share their experiences in Chinese and Tamil schools respectively and how they shape their way to the Malaysian they are today! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to…
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How could one switch fields from being an engineer to being a technology in education researcher? Don't miss out on Assoc. Prof Bala's career journey as he shares the importance to keep chasing your dreams and how we students, can use AI to be smarter. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industr…
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This conversation is a little bit different as we speak to a tech policy practitioner, as she shares her journey from English Literature to the futuristic tech world. Want to know how to switch fields? Why is the intersection between the hard sciences and social sciences important? STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers…
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What is the reality behind being a policymaker and environmental engineer in making Malaysia a better place to live? Tune in as we explore demanding environmental jobs and niche in this episode. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 1. Ir. Dhana Raj Markandu, Senior Analyst (En…
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Is Malaysia doing well in this environmental crisis? What can we do about it? Tune in to the first of a two-part conversation about the latest MADANI initiative about the environment and how we anak muda can be involved! STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 1. Ir. Dhana Raj Ma…
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How smart do you need to be to pursue the healthcare industry?😬 Tune in to a chill and wholesome conversation about potential careers in the healthcare industry and how important it is to follow your heart in pursuing your dream job. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 1. Dr …
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Are youths not interested in becoming engineers anymore? Do you know what is the first engineering structure in the world? Tune in to this engineering episode with engineers from several disciplines and perspectives to learn more! STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series this February and March as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving indus…
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How does STEM in policy careers look like? Are you tired with STEM and find scientific careers difficult? Do you know that science careers are more than working in labs? Tune in to STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series this February and March as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries.…
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We are a mysterious bunch, but we let loose this 2024 as our host Shectra (or AG) gets the team over for a casual conversation about our journey. From introductions with our oldest member to our very own 'maknae' (not a korean girl group YET), tune in as we spoke about the good and bad of our work and advocacy in general. Want to know what the team…
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Do you agree with race based politics which is a big thing in Malaysian politics? Are Malaysian Indians always the ignored race- receiving the short of the stick in politics? Tune in to Veena as she explains her work at Dewan Belia India Malaysia, a nation building programme for Indian youths to increase Indian political representation. Our Socials…
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How to communicate effectively on stage? Suffer from stage fright? Ever had a moment when you don't understand what the speaker is talking about? Learn more about the prestigious TED talks and how TEDxUKM do it in typical Malaysian fashion by allowing Malay speakers too! Our Socials: TEDxUKM @tedxukm Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/tedxukm Lin…
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What is green energy? Ever know the difference between renewable energy, sustainable energy and climate change? Ever get frustrated trying to understand the many jargons of environmental change? Tune in with Ilanur Elyssa Bart, a Renewable Energy Researcher or in her words (the most sustainable person you'll ever meet) as we spoke about all these d…
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#MadahNegaraku#3: Antara Bahasa Melayu dan Bahasa Ibunda? (Choosing between your national language and mothertongue)
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Madah Negaraku is a Merdeka project by The Sambal Pod to celebrate the beauty of many languages in diverse Malaysia. The aim of this podcast episode is to discuss the importance of Malay as the national language and also other ethnic languages from the perspective of the three main races in Malaysia. This episode would be in Malay, a nod to our nat…
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Madah Negaraku is a Merdeka project by The Sambal Pod to celebrate the beauty of many languages in diverse Malaysia. The aim of this podcast episode is to discuss the importance of Malay as the national language and also other ethnic languages from the perspective of the three main races in Malaysia. This episode would be in Malay, a nod to our nat…
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Madah Negaraku is a Merdeka project by The Sambal Pod to celebrate the beauty of many languages in diverse Malaysia. The aim of this podcast episode is to discuss the importance of Malay as the national language and also other ethnic languages from the perspective of the three main races in Malaysia. This episode would be in Malay, a nod to our nat…
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What is the rate of women political participation in Malaysia? How do women struggle breaking into the Malaysian political landscape despite sexism and gender-based violence faced? Is the upcoming state elections changing matters in this issue? Tune in as we speak to Aisyah Adly, on the pod as she hails from Parliwomen, a local initiative with effo…
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#sambalpodcasts: Period Poverty- A Silent Struggle (ft. Annsley, Founder of Projek Gadis Mekar)
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Is period poverty a worrying issue at Malaysia? Are distributing free pads enough? How did a 24 year old medical student got into finding her own NGO after just reading about this years ago? Tune in as we speak with Annsley Dashawna Stephen, Founder of Pertubuhan Projek Gadis Mekar Malaysia as we speak about period poverty struggles locally, pads o…
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How embarassing can it be to talk about mental health struggles? Why is this something that we need to talk about? Why is talking about mental health not dramatic? Tune in with TSP's designer, Nadhirah (whom we fondly call Nad) as we try to make sense of mental health struggles and why is that journey (no matter how tiring) is an important one to t…
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Want to be a voice to the community? To have a separate avenue to voice out on the injustices in your community WHILE kicking ass as a uni student? Want to be a better version of a super confident self? Join us as we had our very own team member, Shameera Nasreen who co-leads one of our content series, #sembangsambal (a monthly live session on yout…
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Have you been in a situation where your country experienced a major earthquake and you are miles away from your family, not being able to reach them for 24 hours? Tune in as we had a heavy yet real conversation with Miemo, a Syrian refugee (they/them) as they speak about the recent Turkey-Syria earthquake, the problematic Syrian regime, how they ap…
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Can we all be like those famous 'that girl' Tik Tok trend? Is it really that easy to be the best version of ourselves? Tune in with Faezah Mdnor, as she shares how she has achieved all that she has from founding a local business to having a successful blog with 100 K views and how she has also been that girl with a 1.93 CGPA several years back. We …
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Tune in with Farihin Ufiya, Director of NYAWA as she explains political psychology and its unique impact on Malaysian politics. #politikpedas is a 4-part podcast series by The Sambal Pod held in conjunction of Malaysia's next General Elections. We aim to bring conversations with youth leaders who are in the political scene to make new voters unders…
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Is corruption legit in Malaysia? Are the government actually doing something about it? Can we hope on the judiciary system? Tune in as we sembang quite a bit with Amelia Zainabila, Women Central EXCO from a political party as we talk about the reality of corruption and how our votes (yes, YOUR votes anak muda) can change the political scene. #polit…
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Is the upcoming GE solve everything in Malaysia? What is the true meaning of Malaysian democracy? What makes a good youth leader? Tune in as we ask this and more pressing questions to Kiran Raj Sathivel (who seemed pretty cool about it!), a Political Secretary and youth activist fighting for many causes at Malaysia! #politikpedas is a 4-part podcas…
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At this time, we do not know whether the current budget will be renewed, what we know is this budget had focused on youth A LOT (no pressure guys) So is that good or bad? What opportunities do the government have for youth? Will this budget affect the potential next one? Tune in as we spoke with Amanda Yeo, a Warisan Candidate contesting for the P1…
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Are we in an recession right now? (Wait, does that actually mean?) Are EPF loan withdrawals a good money move? Is 1 million not that much? Tune in as we had a chill conversation with Michelle from Her Duit who believes money talks should be pink and feminine (and who believes in the power of massages) as she expertly breaks down the relevant and co…
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#sambalpodcasts: Rape Culture in Schools-How it Affects Girls? (ft Aissa, Founder of Seek to Speak)
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Does rape culture only mean the act of raping people? What is the impact on Malaysia a year after the viral Ain Husniza's issue? The million dollar question: Who should we thrust the blame in rape and sexual harassment cases? Why is this even a big issue, just go report then it's settled kan? Tune in as we speak to Ain Aissa from Speak to Speak as …
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Oh we went on a whole roller coaster ride this time! Having a chance to get a local travel and culture podcast, The Teh Chat on this episode was indeed mindblowing as we explored about travelling in the post-pandemic (get ready to pack your bags!) and the existence of culture and whether it still holds a huge impact in your life? You'll never know …
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First #sambalpodcasts of 2022! Let's start our year with some body positivity and loving how we look for a terrific year! A very common topic, but let's still talk about it till it ends! Is body dysmorphia something we are born with or can we blame society for that? Special thanks to Megha for joining us and tune in!…
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There's more to Mamak than the Mamak stalls? Mamak are not Indians meh? "Keling"?(ohhh yes, we were a little daring on this one!) Tune in to our own patriot, Shameera Nasreen as she flaunts her love for the one and only Malaysia. Dive in! Music credit: Jalur Gemilang
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Wanna know how its like to live in a land where there are no racial tensions and everyone lives in the true meaning of harmony? Tune in with Shannen Ng! Music Credit: Satu Malaysia produced by Lim Kok Wing University
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They live on trees? Too dark skinned and curly hair? Tune in to Chai Mey Ling as she went raw and deep with experiances and stay on to find out whether she can recite the Rukun Negara (or not!) Music Credit: Selamanya Malaysia by Shaw Sykes
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Teens nowadays dunno what is a "batu seremban"? Was the #lawan protest necessary? Chill in with Rifayah, a eighteen(yes 18!) year old youth activist as she explains about her fight for this place she calls home and what she would wanna ask YB Nurul Izzah! Tunggu apa lagi? Mai pi dengar!
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Love how helpful Malaysians are? Scared to voice out here? A fusion of milk tea and teh tarik? Ending every sentence with "lah"(don't we all!) Zoe is just spitting truth and facts and we are definitely here for it! Tune in! Music Credit: Negaraku by Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne & Faizal Tahir
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Kisah Orang Kita#2: The Life of a Malaysian Indian (ft Khayma Balakrishnan)
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Indians pray to cows? Ceylonese, Indians or not? A caste system among the ethnicity itself? Should we continue to stay in Malaysia? It was an honour to have our very own Pengajian Am and Moral Ethics lecturer. Khayma Balakrishnan in the house as she shared fascinating tales about her ethnicity and how she believes that Malaysia is a strong country …
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Vibing with patriotic songs at school? Missing Raya celebrations and blue rice(nasi kerabu)? Recent parliamentary session was a circus? Just tune in lah and listen to Joey's funny and sometimes emotional experience and how she affirms that despite the political drama, she wouldn't trade to be a rakyat anywhere else! Music credit: Saya Anak Malaysia…
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#sambalpodcasts: Tackling Popular Misconceptions on Palestine and Israel (a collaboration episode with Seek to Speak ft Shefa'a Salleh)
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This issue was all the rage especially on Malaysian social media last April. The world was appalled to see the Palestine-Israel crisis and the outbreak of violence especially has it happened on the holy month of Ramadhan to Muslims. We are talking about one of the longest humanitarian issues going on in the world. Malaysia also has majority given i…
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Three youths, three questions...what is happening in schools today? Period Spotchecks? Rape Jokes? Cn we trust our teachers today? Tune in to a very intimate project where we had sporting Mums sharing their concerns and opinions. It is very possible to change.. and very possible to have conversations like this no matter how taboo the topic is. May …
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#sambalpodcasts : Clash of Gens(ft Prof. Datuk Harlina Halizah Hj. Siraj)
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"My parents will never understand me arghhhh" "My parents are so lame oh my gawddd" "We are youths with voices too you know" Hmmm...I think we all are no stranger to these things. With dealing with individuals from different generations like parents, colleagues and anyone around us, having differences are normal. They were born in a different time …
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#sambalinspires :Going Deep and Personal (ft Dr Soo Wincci)
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Our International Women's Day episode! Tune in to a super raw, serious and even funny at times kinda conversation with the one and only Dr Soo Wincci known as Miss World Malaysia 2008, a singer, a recording artist or even for her recent feat of furthering her second PhD at Spain! A true Malaysian icon, the 'inspirasi' for all the youths out there! …
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#sambalpodcasts: The Rise of Social Entrepreneurship (ft SERUM Initiative)
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Social Entrepreneurship? What is that lah? You are not alone, I was clueless about it at first too! But we were lucky enough to have an amazing example of an proactive Malaysian youth, this great individual(one of many)who is doing so much to help the impacted communities with his social enterprise. Get excited to learn more about how social enterp…
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Are Sabah and Sarawak really a part of Malaysia? Do they use the same RM currency? Are their food good? Are Borneo people similar to the Orang Asal communities in Malaysia? How much do we especially the "Semenanjung"(West Malaysians) know about our neighbours who share the same home only to be separated by the South China Sea. Tune in as I had an a…
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#sambalpodcasts: 4C:Solutions We Actually Need? (ft Project LMCK2922)
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What is 4C "pulak"? 21st century learning....but nope not like one of your typical motivational talks in school! In this episode, Arisya and Husna, two public uni students at Malaysia joined me and shared about this simple techniques that is not only relatable to us, youths but everyone else as well! Can 4C's make you into a CEO? Can 4C's make you …
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#sambalpodcasts: Why need to talk about Consumerism Lah? (ft Why Sustainable Fashion)
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Another chill sesh talking about serious topics in a fun way! Tune in as I speak with Adeline,the founder of this social platform and we talked about how important and relatable this topic actually is. It's not some far-fetched factual topic as how we think of it to be! We sidetracked a bit to also speaking about the toxicity of social media as the…
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We continue more girly talk as we dived into Sharifah's and Hanan's friendship and how they used their friendship to maneuver this new podcast journey they had started on! Tune in to see Hanan being the female version of Jay Shetty and we all saying "Marie Kondo" in unison at the end! We sure had our fun so listen in to join in the excitement!!…
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The most relatable episode ever! Tune in as I had a lil chit chat with these two kakaks,Sharifah and Hanan as they told me the reason behind starting their podcast. They also shared some stories about the ups and downs of this rollercoaster journey that they decided to embark on!! In fact,we had so much fun till we have a Part 2! Tune in for some j…
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