The Sambal Pod

Pernah dengar tentang bidang Malakologi? Jom ikuti sembang santai kami dalam episod Bawang Research kali ini bersama Dr. Nursalwa Baharuddin, penyelidik pakar malakologi dari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)! 🐚✨Tahu tak yang sebanarnya siput ni bukannya haiwan yang paling lambat pun?Lagi banyak siput, lagi tinggi potensi kewujudan organisma lain kat tempat tu tau! Bagi anda yang tertanya-tanya bagaimana rupa laluan kerjaya sebagai seorang saintis dan penyelidik tempatan, episod ini wajib anda tonton!Mengenai Bawang Research:Sebuah inisiatif anak muda yang membawa perbincangan santai bersama para penyelidik saintifik di Malaysia untuk membongkar realiti dan cabaran dunia penyelidikan tempatan.Penghargaan Khas:Rakaman ini dibawakan khas kepada anda dari ruang studio yang ditaja oleh Renegade Plus. Terima kasih atas sokongan padu!🌐 Layari: https://renegadeplus.com/Jangan lupa untuk LIKE, SHARE, dan SUBSCRIBE untuk lebih banyak perkongsian sains yang santai!

Pernah dengar tentang bidang Malakologi? Jom ikuti sembang santai kami dalam episod Bawang Research kali ini bersama Dr. Nursalwa Baharuddin, penyelidik pakar malakologi dari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)! 🐚✨Saksikan inspirasi perjalanan luar biasa beliau — bermula sebagai pelajar cemerlang dari zaman MRSM, sehinggalah berjaya melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat PhD di bawah tajaan penuh kerajaan Brunei. Bagi anda yang tertanya-tanya bagaimana rupa laluan kerjaya sebagai seorang saintis dan penyelidik tempatan, episod ini wajib anda tonton!Mengenai Bawang Research:Sebuah inisiatif anak muda yang membawa perbincangan santai bersama para penyelidik saintifik di Malaysia untuk membongkar realiti dan cabaran dunia penyelidikan tempatan.Penghargaan Khas:Rakaman ini dibawakan khas kepada anda dari ruang studio yang ditaja oleh Renegade Plus. Terima kasih atas sokongan padu!🌐 Layari: https://renegadeplus.com/Jangan lupa untuk LIKE, SHARE, dan SUBSCRIBE untuk lebih banyak perkongsian sains yang santai!

We dragged Annsley into the studio to spill on what it’s really like juggling a relationship while doing a master’s in research.News flash: it’s not the rom‑com montage you think. Turns out, romance only shows up when you put in effort… just like every other exhausting thing in adulting.Episode 1 of Bosan Adulting is pure chaos: we accidentally deleted the video, but hey, the advice survived. From mirrors to self‑improvement to not rushing into rebound love, this is a conversation with too much honesty.Bosan Adulting is a chaotic series of Malaysian adults sharing the realities of being navigating the 'kedewasaan' world.

What happens when a lifelong nerd finally steps out of the library and into the dating world? It’s messy, it’s confusing, and there are way too many red flags for people who are supposed to be 'matang.'In this episode, we’re grilling Annsley on the survival basics!

Prof Vengadesh Periasamy is a Physics professor from the University of Malaya and also founded e-Profiller Solutions, a spin-off based of his research work of 10 years at the university. His story is divided into two parts, his journey then moving on to his research and why Malaysia needs more research startups.This is Part 2. Bawang Research features the journey of Malaysian STEM researchers, showcasing their research career pathways for students.

Prof Vengadesh Periasamy is a Physics professor from the University of Malaya and also founded e-Profiller Solutions, a spin-off based of his research work of 10 years at the university. His story is divided into three parts, his journey, the products and his experience in the STEM industry in Malaysia. Bawang Research features the journey of Malaysian STEM researchers, showcasing their research career pathways for students.

Another Jom Complain episode to end the year, check us out on Instagram to see our science communication contents!Thanks to Faten Hanani, a King's Scholar who represented Malaysia by pursuing a Masters in Geoscience at University College London (UCL)!The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠⁠CreditsIntroAudio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" Video: TheMingThing⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20⁠OutroMalaysiakuFaizal Tahirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIDeGj83us8

Celebrate Merdeka with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole!Thanks to Gurjit Singh, from Doctors on Ground (DnG) Malaysia who is a part of revolutionising healthcare access for the urban poor and refugees!The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠⁠CreditsIntroAudio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" VideoTheMingThing⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20⁠Audios used throughout video⁠Spongebob Closing Theme SongCourtesy of SpongeSheet⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjims⁠OutroMalaysiakuFaizal Tahir⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpvQqmX6SUI&list=RDdpvQqmX6SUI&start_radio=1⁠

Back with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole!Thanks to Zaim Salimun, an activist for Palestine  who brought our conversations to a global level by talking about the impact of BDS, a Palestinian-led boycott movement.The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠CreditsIntroAudio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" VideoTheMingThinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20Audios used throughout videoWatch:High-Rise Building in Gaza Crumbles After Israeli AirstrikeWSJ Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUEjmv6VDrMSpongebob Closing Theme SongCourtesy of SpongeSheethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjimsBlooper Beep Sound EffectCourtesy of Jameshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53UP9W51CW8Children Yay Sound EffectCourtesy of Joe TheSoundeffect Makerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gsp7eNmT-cOutroJust Keep WatchungTate McRaehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpvQqmX6SUI&list=RDdpvQqmX6SUI&start_radio=1MemeIs that so?www.memecreator.comAll images used are taken from Zaim Salimun’s Instagram account. News headlines were taken from news sites such as Al-Jazeera, CNN World and Astro Awani as seen in their images.

We started a new initiative, where we want to get the youth to share their complaints- like a true Malaysian!Thanks to our anak muda, Schumichel, a student and part-time Grab driver for sharing his complaint!The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!)Technical Collaborative PartnerRenegade RadioInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠CreditsIntro Audio From the "How to Know You're Malaysian" VideoCourtesy of TheMingThinghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZwYjMcP20Audios used throughout videoSpongebob Closing Theme SongCourtesy of SpongeSheethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiKuhfDjimsTAKYAH AMBIL SPM???Courtesy of ASA PRODUCTIONhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A3SblaeJjgBeethoven's 5th SymphonyCourtesy of castout888https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4IRMYuE1hIOutroAfter Hours (Audio)Courtesy of The Weekendhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygTZZpVkmKgMemeCat Saying Huh!Courtesy of MemeHubhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVWeRnStdSAClapping Memehttps://www.kaskus.co.id/thread/568bed06902cfe2d148b4567/bukti-orang-indonesia-itu-banyak-qSupporting FootageWaymo's autonomous driving technology navigates a police controlled intersectionCourtesy of Waymohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OopTOjnD3qYAll images used are taken from new sites such as NDTV, New York Times, AP News and NPR.

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 experiences through their different schooling experiences! Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy. Technical Collaborative Partner Renegade Radio Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠ Credit Intro and Outro Music Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio Join us, anak muda Malaysia! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

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 experiences through their different schooling experiences! Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy. Technical Collaborative Partner Renegade Radio Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠ Credit Memes Nice by Michael Rosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg5WKsVnEA4 Owen Wilson’s wow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxiVYEjp0Ww Tepuk Jidat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3Z-gY-TNJ8 Upin Ipin’s ‘Betul Betul Betul’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9TG5DbRrA Intro and Outro Music Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio Join us, anak muda Malaysia! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

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 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences! Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy. Technical Collaborative Partner Renegade Radio Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠ Credit Intro and Outro Music Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio Join us, anak muda Malaysia! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

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 anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences! Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy. Technical Collaborative Partner Renegade Radio Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠ Credit Intro and Outro Music Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio Featured Content Meme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35KDnej1hlI Sky Castle Ost 4 We all Lie by HAJIN (하진) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeVc3WskE4o Join us, anak muda Malaysia! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod

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 share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences! Siapa kata bangsa kita jer berbeza, sekolah kita pun lain-lain tau di Malaysia! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy.  Technical Collaborative Partner Renegade Radio Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rrpmalaysia/⁠ LinkedIn:   ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/rrpmalaysia/posts/?feedView=all⁠ Credit Intro and Outro Music Portrait by Joe Layne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio Join us, anak muda Malaysia! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sambal-pod  

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 industries. Guest: 1. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Balamuralithara Balakrishnan, Deputy Dean (Research and Innovation), Faculty of Art, Sustainability and Creative Industry Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris LinkedIn: Balamuralithara Balakrishnan Credits: Intro & Outro Music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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 in Malaysian thriving industries. Guest: 
1. Ms Maryam Lee, Technology Policy Practitioner and Consultant LinkedIn: Maryam Lee Credits: Intro & Outro Music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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 (Energy), Institute of Strategic & International Studies Malaysia 2. Ms Sumeshini Subramaniam, representative from the Environmental Engineering Technical Division Committee, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia Credits: Intro Music 1 HOUR OF LOFI RAYA BEATS TO LISTEN TO DURING THIS CB PERIOD by Mothership Jazz Mix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEGseAmVxR8 Outro music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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 Markandu, Senior Analyst (Energy), Institute of Strategic & International Studies Malaysia 2. Ms Sumeshini Subramaniam, representative from the Environmental Engineering Technical Division Committee, Institution of Engineers, Malaysia Credits: Intro and Outro music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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 Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah, Senior Lecturer from UKM, with the perspective of an academician
 2. Dr Li Fang Yeo, researcher at Cancer Research Malaysia, with the perspective of an industry researcher

 Credits: Intro and Outro music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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 industries. Guests: 1. Ir. Alex Looi, representative from Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) with the perspective of electrical engineer
 2. Ts. Uma Shangery Aruldass, Airline Manager (Engineering) at Berjaya Air, with the perspective of aerospace engineer
 3. Assoc. Prof. EUR. ING. Ir. Dr Syuhaida Ismail, Chair of Women Engineers of the Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM), with the perspective of civil engineer
 Credits: Intro and Outro music Lofi Malaysia Chill&Vibe by Kujai Lofi Station https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7V_I7rHtyM Interlude Dream lofi

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.

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 needs to stay happy at TSP? Tune in to find out! P.S: This will be our last #sambalpodcasts for a while as we bring a special science based podcast project this February! More details on our Instagram soon!

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: Dewan Belia India Malaysia @dbimsia Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dbimsia LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbimsia/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Threads too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedxukm/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Threads too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 different terms-in the most engaging way possible we hope! Our Socials: Ilanur Elyssa Bart @elyssaabart Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/elyssabart LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanurelyssabart/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Threads too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 national language and is a collaborative effort between The Teh Chat and DoGood Malaysia as our technical partners. This podcast episode is divided into three segments. The last segment is from the perspective of these three speakers as they speak about the balance of needing both your national and ethnic language! Check us out @thesambalpod for some poetry content in three languages in conjunction of Madah Negaraku too! An initiative by: @thesambalpod https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Collaborative partners: The Teh Chat (a culture podcast on Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/75pVXrxtr6LGH71IgFCbj3\ @dogood.my (promotion video at the beginning of episode) https://www.instagram.com/dogoodmy/?hl=en Speakers' Organisations: Datuk Dr Harlina Halizah Hj Siraj @akademidrhar https://www.instagram.com/akademidrhar/?hl=en Daniel Teoh @ypolitics.my https://www.instagram.com/ypoliticsmy/?hl=en Krishna Kumar @storiesoftm https://www.instagram.com/storiesoftm/?hl=en

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 national language and is a collaborative effort between The Teh Chat and DoGood Malaysia as our technical partners. This podcast episode is divided into three segments. The second segment is from the perspective of a Malay language speaker, Dr Har as she shares about her experience within learning the Malay language and also her ethnic language, Java as a Javanese by heritage. Third segment will be out tomorrow, 2/9/2023! Check us out @thesambalpod for some poetry content in three languages in conjunction of Madah Negaraku too! An initiative by: @thesambalpod https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Collaborative partners: The Teh Chat (a culture podcast on Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/75pVXrxtr6LGH71IgFCbj3\ @dogood.my (promotion video at the beginning of episode) https://www.instagram.com/dogoodmy/?hl=en Speakers' Organisations: Datuk Dr Harlina Halizah Hj Siraj @akademidrhar https://www.instagram.com/akademidrhar/?hl=en

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 national language and is a collaborative effort between The Teh Chat and DoGood Malaysia as our technical partners. This podcast episode is divided into three segments. The first segment would be from the opinion of non-Malays citizens, about their experience in learning the national language and their own ethnic languages. (watch out for some bloopers at the end of this episode!) Second segment will be out tomorrow, 1/9/2023! Check us out @thesambalpod for some poetry content in three languages in conjunction of Madah Negaraku too! An initiative by: @thesambalpod https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ Collaborative partners: The Teh Chat (a culture podcast on Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/75pVXrxtr6LGH71IgFCbj3\ @dogood.my https://www.instagram.com/dogoodmy/?hl=en Speakers' Organisations: Daniel Teoh @ypolitics.my https://www.instagram.com/ypolitics.my/?hl=en Krishna Kumar @storiesoftm https://www.instagram.com/storiesoftm/?hl=en

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 efforts to encourage women political landscape in Malaysia as we speak about her visions for the future! Our Socials: @parliwomen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/parliwomen/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Threads too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 or tampons and even about period pain simulators. Our Socials: @projekgadismekar Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/projekgadismekar/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 take? Our Socials: Nadhirah Shah View her designs at @dedou.studio Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dedou.studio/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 youth issues although we are on a hiatus for now) as we discuss about the changes of youth platforms and the impact industry as a whole from COVID- days to now and also how youth activism made this girl into a better version of herself as she is a youth leader who inspires youths on a national scale! P.S= We are IN LOVE with our new look! Let us know what you think! Our Socials: Shameera Nasreen @itsmeeranasreen Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/itsmeeranasreen/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKv

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 apparently love durian and the bittersweet experience of calling Malaysia home for the past 11 years. To donate for the Turkey-Syria Earthquake 2023, please do check out these platforms White Helmits https://instagram.com/the_whitehelmets?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= Molham Volunteering Team https://instagram.com/molhamteam?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= Our Socials: @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

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 spoke about finding strength in negative times and how it is really all on YOURSELF to achieve the life you want. Our Socials: Faezah Mdnor @fzhmdr https://www.instagram.com/fzhmdnr/ Blog https://www.faezahmdnor.com/ @artotes.co (business) https://www.instagram.com/artotes.co/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (we are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro, Interlude and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

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 understand the impact of their actions and get them proactively involved in the elections. Our Socials: NYAWA Organisation Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/nyawa_org/?hl=en @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/?hl=en (We are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro and Outro Negaraku by Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne & Faizal Tahir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjKa6nhQIE

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. #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 understand the impact of their actions and get them proactively involved in the elections. Our Socials: Amelia Zainabila Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/ameliazainabilaa/  @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/?hl=en (We are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro and Outro Negaraku by Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne & Faizal Tahir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjKa6nhQIE

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 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 understand the impact of their actions and get them proactively involved in the elections. Our Socials: Kiran Raj Sathivel Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/kiranraj_2303/?hl=en @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/?hl=en (We are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro and Outro Negaraku by Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne & Faizal Tahir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjKa6nhQIE

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 P172 Kota Kinabalu parliamentary seat and a Research Analyst at Emir Research as she share her thoughts on this budget and youths. #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 understand the impact of their actions and get them proactively involved in the elections. Our Socials: Emir Research Website - https://www.emirresearch.com/careers-emir-research/ @thesambalpod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/?hl=en (We are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro and Outro Negaraku by Joe Flizzow, Altimet, SonaOne & Faizal Tahir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdjKa6nhQIE

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 complicated financial jargons and also advises us youths on how to start making simple money moves for the ka-ching.  We loved having you Michelle, and do tune in to her financial platform, Her Duit for more digestible finance tips! Our Socials: @Her Duit  Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/her.duit/?hl=en (You may find them on Facebook, and podcasting platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts.) @thesambalpod https://www.instagram.com/thesambalpod/ (We are @thesambalpod on Twitter too!) Music Credit: Intro and Outro Portrait by Joe Layne- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio #sambalpedas Interlude The Entertainer by Scott Joplin, 1902 - Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z17PfxT0Ns

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 she passionately shares about the heartbreaking reality of rape culture in Malaysia especially in our schools and how you can do your part in fighting this through their programme, Kita Untuk Semua. Trigger Warning (T.W.): mentions of rape, sexual abuse  Helplines Women Aid's Organisation (W.A.O.)-03 3000 8858 or SMS/WhatsApp TINA at +6018 988 8058 All Women's Action Society (A.W.A.M.)-016-237 4221/[email protected] Jabatan Kebajikan [email protected] Befrienders KL-603-76272929/[email protected] WCC Penang-04-2280342 – Penang Island                    04-3988340 – Seberang Perai To know more about the Kita Untuk Semua event: https://seektospeak.com/ Credits: Intro and Outro Music Potrait-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_3GyfKvio

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 till you tune in!  Thank you Farwina Faroque, Founder of The Teh Chat (whom we fondly call as Kak Wina!) for joining us this time. Loved having you! Credits: Intro music: 10 hours roaring fire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-WTTRciALM)

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!

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

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

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

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!

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

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 that will continue to prevail despite its ongoing struggles. Music credit: Ali, Ah Kau dan Muthu by Namewee feat Datuk David Arumugam and Aniq

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 its support to Palestine especially with youths going on a social media war on Israelites themselves. Many misconceptions are heard on media and through all of this, what is actually going on? A religious dispute between Jews and Muslims- or is it a humanitarian issue? Apartheid or ethnic cleansing involved? Join AG and Aissa, from the Seek to Speak podcast as they spoke to Shefa'a Salleh from Friends of Palestine to understand what the truth behind all of this. Disclaimer: Like all our content at The Sambal Pod, we celebrate all opinions and perspectives which are not harmful to anyone. We do not tolerate any hints of violence and cyberbullying. Please understand that we are not asking anyone to pick certain sides and enforce beliefs, we are merely trying to understand the situation and see what we can learn from this as Malaysians. The choice to believe and support any side, all depends on your decision. We encourage further research to be taken after listening in to the episode if you are keen to learn more about the crisis.