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Amok in the Jungle

by Jesse Onslow

Amok in the Jungle is a podcast about the history of Kuala Lumpur and British Malaya. Hosted by Jesse Onslow, it explores how a tin-mining camp deep in the jungles of Selangor emerged as the capital of Malaysia.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 5: A Careless Heathen Philosopher

    In this episode, Sultan Abdul Samad is visited by the new British Governor in Singapore, Spicy Andrew, while in Kuala Lumpur Yap Ah Loy struggles to convince the miners to rebuild everything they've lost in the Klang War. Please consider leaving a donation or subscribing to the Amok in the Jungle...

  2. Episode 4: The Pangkor Engagement

    In this episode, Yap Ah Loy's dead mentor appears to him in a dream and encourages him to recapture Kuala Lumpur, while in Singapore a new Governor arrives with a drastic plan to end piracy in the Malacca Strait once and for all. Please consider leaving a donation or subscribing to the Amok in…

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  3. Episode 3: The Fall of Kuala Lumpur

    In this episode Kuala Lumpur will receive its first European visitors and Yap Ah Loy struggles to defend the camp as the Klang War escalates. We also meet some of the British characters who will shape the future of Malaya. Visit www.amokpodcast.com for more information or to help support the show.

  4. Episode 2: The Klang War

    In this episode, the Sultan of Selangor attempts to restore peace to his kingdom, while Yap Ah Loy seeks revenge against his enemy, the murderer Chong Chong. Visit www.amokpodcast.com for more information or to help support the show.

  5. Episode 1: Yap Ah Loy

    In this episode we follow the first Chinese miners up the Klang River and meet some of Kuala Lumpur's earliest pioneers. Visit www.amokpodcast.com for more information or to help support the show.

About this show

Amok in the Jungle is a podcast about the history of Kuala Lumpur and British Malaya. Hosted by Jesse Onslow, it explores how a tin-mining camp deep in the jungles of Selangor emerged as the capital of Malaysia.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Amok in the Jungle have?

Amok in the Jungle has 5 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2024.

What is Amok in the Jungle about?

Amok in the Jungle is a podcast about the history of Kuala Lumpur and British Malaya. Hosted by Jesse Onslow, it explores how a tin-mining camp deep in the jungles of Selangor emerged as the capital of Malaysia.

How often does Amok in the Jungle release new episodes?

Amok in the Jungle publishes monthly, based on its 5 episodes since August 2024.

Who hosts Amok in the Jungle?

Amok in the Jungle is created and hosted by Jesse Onslow.
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