#131 Malaysia's 1st Astrobiologist! Why The Search for Life Matters Ft. Dr. Kuhan Chandru & Nirmell

Dr. Kuhan is a researcher specializing in prebiotic chemistry within the field of Astrobiology. He is currently a tenured research fellow at the National University of Malaysia (UKM). He was recruited as a research scientist at the (ELSI) at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (2014-2017) and was a research fellow at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (2018-2020). Nirmell is his student. Enjoy!

TOPIC TIMELINE

0:00 - 4:10 = intro, first time hearing about UFOs/aliens

4:11 - 6:15 = How Dr. Kuhan found Astrobiology

6:16 - 10:00 = Studying Oil Polution in Malaysia

10:00 - 12:30 = Discovering Astrobiology field, origin of life studies

12:31 - 14:00 = Choosing Passion over Pay

14:01 - 21:00 = Most Creations of not Planned, Covid PCR test

21:01 - 30:50 = Nirmell's interesting childhood story

30:51 - 34:20 = Malaysia's first astronaut and astrophysicist

34:21 - 36:50 = How Astrobiology studies began

36:51 - 46:20 = Nirmell kept chasing his dreams

46:21 - 50:10 = Meeting his Sifu, Dr. Kuhan Chandru

50:11 - 56:10 = Why is origin of life study important?

56:11 - 58:30 = Are we alone?

58:31 - 59:55 = What do Malaysian scientist think about astrobiology?

59:56 - 1:14:45 = Faking the Moon Landing Conspiracy

1:14:46 - 1:21:50 = Could the government be hiding UFOs?

1:21:51 - 1:25:50 = Would Aliens end religion?

1:25:51 - 1:30:10 = How do we study the origins of life

1:30:11 - 1:37:50 = Life on Mars? oldest fossils

1:37:51 - 1:40:06 = Area 51

1:40:07 - 1:42:40 = Elon Musk's Space Mission to Mars

1:42:41 - 1:52:30 = International Space Station (ISS)

1:52:31 - 2:00:50 = NASA's Moon Mission (Artemis 2)

2:00:51 - 2:06:20 = Major Extinction Events!

2:06:21 - 2:13:55 = Our Perception of Dinosaurs are Changing

2:13:56 - 2:20:10 = Dinosaurs in Malaysia? Pre historic animals

2:20:11 - 2:27:10 = Animal Cloning, Deep Sea Creatures

2:27:11 - 2:31:30 = Question for Elon Musk

2:31:31 - 2:36:00 = Hopes for Malaysia's involvement in Astrobiology

2:36:01 - END = Why should the Malaysian Government invest more in Astrobiology?, OUTRO

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Lets Get It Podcast #130 Can Anwar Win in GE16? Ft. Prof. James ChinJames is a Professor of Asian Studies from Kuching. He deals with governance issues in Southeast Asia, especially Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore. His views are regularly sought after by major news outlets such as The New York Times, BBC World TV, CNBC and Bloomberg. He also writes commentary for leading publications around the world. Enjoy!To get a better understanding of East Malaysia's Historical Grievances read writing in the link below written by James!https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338422104_The_1963_Malaysia_Agreement_MA63_Sabah_And_Sarawak_and_the_Politics_of_Historical_GrievancesTOPIC TIMELINE0:00 - 4:15 = Intro, How has Podcasting influenced the political game 4:16 - 11:30 = Eddin's Viral UEC comments, Longest affirmative action 11:31 - 13:10 = When is GE16 taking place?13:11 - 15:34 = What determines the winners and losers next elections 15:35 - 16:30 = PM candidates from each party? 16:31 - 17:25 = Why did Muhyiddin leave PN?17:26 - 23:25 = PMX run so far 23:26 - 33:00 = Biggest reforms Malaysia needs, NEP has no solution 33:01 - 37:28 = A 3rd Force can happen, impossible to form a new party 37:29 - 39:43 = What is Malapportionment?39:44 - 41:12 = Sarawak and Sabah's role in GE1641:13 - 44:10 = Why don't East Malaysia have issues with race relations?44:11 - 47:35 = Why is MA63 a big deal for East Malaysians 47:36 - 49:20 = Sabah and Sarawak's Oil Money was taken 49:21 - 57:30 = Project IC in Sabah 57:31 - 59:50 = how will Sarawakians vote next elections?59:51 - 1:04:10 = Do East Malaysians want to split from Semenanjung?1:04:11 - 1:06:42 = rise of PAS in Sabah?1:06:43 - 1:09:20 = Sabah Sarawak asking for 35% of the seats 1:09:21 - 1:10:20 = Why Sabahans are pissed at the Govt today1:20:21 - 1:13:40 = What keeps James optimistic about us?1:13:41 - 1:18:05 = Will Malaysia see a PM from East Malaysia one day?1:18:06 - END = ART Trump Trade Deal, Outro Social MediaINSTAGRAMProf. James - @james.chin.1428Lets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #129 I Don't Like Our Politicians Ft. Eddin Khoo Son of the Late Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr. Khoo Kay Kim, Eddin is has been a writer/journalist for decades Also, the Former UEC Chairman, Founder of Pusaka and has a background in Islamic Philosophy and Political Science. Enjoy!TOPIC TIMELINE0:00 - 4:40 = Intro, Respect to any man that steps in the Ring 4:41 - 10:45 = Son of Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr. Khoo Kay Khim 10:46 - 13:50 = How does one become a Historian?13:51 - 16:45 = Journalist are Historians 16:46 - 19:40 = Tun M's Contradictary statements 19:41 - 24:00 = What is happening to Journalism today? Tun M loved it 24:01 - 27:15= Malaysians always claim this 27:16 - 31:30 = Were Malaysians actually more united in the 70s 60s 50s 31:31 - 34:15 = Why do Malaysians have a bad impression of Kelantan?34:16 - 42:45 = Developing an interest in "Malay Things" PUSAKA 42:46 - 46:40 = Why would PAS ban such Tradition? 46:41 - 49:29 = What do the locals think of PAS?49:30 - 52:20 = Discovering the country, Tanah Tumpah Darahku52:21 - 1:08:30 = Was May 13th politically orchestrated? 1:08:30 - 1:15:05 = How did the terms Liberal and Progressive become taboo? Rukun Negara 1:15:06 - 1:19:20 = NEP is NOT a race based policy 1:19:21 - 1:23:20 = Eddin believes in Anarchy just like Gandhi 1:23:21 - 1:42:46 = Eddin's experience as the UEC Chairman 1:42:47 - 1:46:40 = We're a very difficult country 1:46:41 - 1:49:40 = Do you even know what APARTHEID means?1:49:41 - 1:55:54 = Will KJ be Prime Minister? 1:55:55 - 1:58:25 = When was the term "Malay" created?1:58:26 - 2:01:40 = Races in our forms?2:01:41 - End = Malaysia headed to a Taliban State? Outro Social MediaINSTAGRAMEddin - @ek.isatseaLets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #128 Mr. Money Hated Money Ft. Peter Yong

Peter is the brains and face behind Mr. Money TV. One of our top content creators when it comes to money, finances and much more. He also previously worked 10 years in Insurance sales. Enjoy his story!

TOPIC TIMELINE

0:00 - 7:00 = intro, Peter interesting upbringing

7:01 - 13:01 = Getting bullied just to be accepted

13:02 - 18:00 = Studying smart not studying hard

18:01 - 21:45 = A poor persons mindset

21:46 - 26:03 = Hanging around rich f***tards

26:04 - 28:15 = Peter hated money

28:16 - 30:58 = Gratitude will change your attitude

30:59 - 35:00 = When you don't have options growing up

35:00 - 38:00 = Starting out in Genting

38:01 - 42:00 = Growing up in PJ is a privilege

42:01 - 46:49 = Engineering your environment

46:50 - 54:35 = Why Peter chose to go into Insurance sales

53:36 - 59:50 = Losing friends and getting good at sales

59:51 - 1:03:00 = People romanticise what they aspire to be

1:03:01 - 1:07:15 = Why do people fail at sales?

1:07:16 - 1:25:20 = Are Insurance Companies getting too greedy?

1:25:21 - 1:35:50 = Will Insurance agents be redundant soon?

1:35:51 - 1:45:15 = What's going on in Venezuela?

1:45:16 - End = Will money still be around by the end of our lifetimes? Outro

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Lets Get It Podcast #127 The Apunene Really Caught Him Ft. Murty, Asyraf Kamal & RiezmanThe boys are back! We hang out on Christmas week. Murty is a singer/performer and official besties with Chris Brown. Asyraf works with MGAG and is a stand up comic along with Riezman. Enjoy!Topic Timeline 0:00 - 14:20 = Intro, Racist Santa Joke, Murty's on Chris Browns radar 14:21 - 18:34 = Asyraf's wedding broke alot of boundaries18:35 - 27:53 = Malaysia's very own Alien research department 27:54 - 34:25 = Malaysian Artist aren't as good as International Artist34:26 - 43:20 = Indian people are overlooked here 43:21 - 49:00 = Other countries are more supportive of local artist 49:00 - 55:50 = Why are local tv series so repetitive?55:51 - 1:03:40 = Should shopping malls allow pets? Indian Ramly stall1:03:41 - 1:08:16 = Your 1st memory1:08:17 - 1:24:59 = The Apunene really caught my cousin1:25:00 - 1:35:04 = Growing up in the Middle East, more open than Malaysia 1:35:05 - 1:39:25 = New Diddy Netflix documentary 1:39:26 - 1:54:20 = Tun M, Grandparents stories about the Japanese 1:54:21 - 2:06:25 = Cafe's or Mamak business is tougher?2:06:26 - 2:15:50 = Klang boy chasing his dreams 2:15:51 - END = Our 2025 recap, OutroINSTAGRAMMurty - @itsmurtynowRiezman - @rieznutsAsyraf - @asyrafkamalcomedyLets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #126 Stop Gatekeeping Bahasa Melayu Ft. Haniff Hamzah & Ean Nasrun

Ean & Haniff are radio announcers on FlyFm's Morning Show. With almost a combined of 40 years experience in both Malay and English market radio. These guys are legends in their industry. Enjoy!

TOPIC TIMELINE

0:00 - 6:00 = Intro, listening to Ean on Hitz as a Kid

6:01 - 13:50 = Radio was THE Platform for Artists, Tour Guide Nightmare

13:51 - 21:00 = Malay Market VS English Market Radio, Having a Wikipedia Page

21:01 - 23:40 = a DUO more than 10 years in the making

23:41 - 27:10 = A Day in the life of FlyFM announcers

27:11 - 34:00 = How & Why GOTCHA prank calls ended

34:01 - 43:35 = Why Ean Left HitzFM, Dota is for Old ppl

43:36 - 47:43 = Why Haniff Left Malay Market Radio

47:44 - 55:10 = The Stressful Side of Working in Radio!

55:11 - 1:01:55 = Radio gig tougher today or back then?

1:01:56 - 1:10:03 = Starstrucked moments

1:10:04 - 1:24:30 = Are you Malaysian if you can't Speak BM

1:24:31 - 1:30:31 = Haniff Learning his roots and appreciating history

1:30:32 - 1:38:25 = Paintball experience

1:38:26 - 1:49:20 = GOTCHA calls gone wrong

1:49:21 - END = What is your Radio Voice?

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Lets Get It Podcast #125 Actually, What's a Communist? Ft. Victor Tan Victor runs a YouTube Channel covering current issues/news. He is also a founder of the education business Ascendant Academy and an author. Check out his new book on Lee Kuan Yew "One Date, Two Destinies" at www.victor-tan.com. Enjoy TOPIC TIMELINE0:00 - 12:00 = intro, Japan is more mature about sex 12:01 - 14:00 = Japanese Brutality in WW2, 14:01 - 17:40 = Lee Kuan Yew shares a birthday with Malaysia 17:41 - 22:30 = Recalling your 1st ever Memory22:31 - 29:20 = Mensa IQ Test, How important is SPM?29:31 - 36:00 = University Rankings legit? Asian discrimination in unis 36:01 - 42:10 = FIFA VS FAM scandal 42:11 - 49:40 = Pickleball Vs Badminton Money 49:41 - 55:30 = Disliking Singaporeans 55:31 - 1:03:10 = What actually is a communist? 1:03:11 - 1:08:00 = CIA Sponsored Indonesian Genocide 1:08:01 - 1:17:00 = Why did Malaysia and Singapore split up? 1:17:00 - 1:24:40 = Japan WW2, Meiji Revolution, Japan vs China 1:24:41 - 1:28:10 = The Destruction of an Atomic Bomb 1:28:11 - 1:43:20 = Anti Colonial Malaysians, Left vs Right 1:43:21 - 1:54:10 = Why Don't Chinese People Support Palestine?1:54:11 - END = Israel/Palestine Conflict beginnings, Outro Social Media INSTAGRAMVictor - @victortanwsLets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #124 Is Malaysian Food Unhealthy? Ft. Zhi Ling & Adele Wong Zhi Ling and Adele are your local Malaysian Nutritionist and Dietitian. They are both content creators in their industry. Are Malaysians eating unhealthy? How bad is processed food? We talk all things nutrition. Enjoy!TOPIC TIMELINE0:00 - 4:26 = Intro, Nutrition in general 4:27 - 11:27 = Malay, Indian, Chinese Food which is the most unhealthy?11:28 - 12:50 = Rice or noodles are worst for you? 12:51 - 16:40 = People worry too much about processed food! 16:41 - 20:33 = Can you trust food nutritional labels?20:34 - 22:08 = Easiest way to track your food intake 22:06 - 24:13 = Why is it so hard to have a healthy diet?24:14 - 29:40 = How bad are these Malaysian snacks?29:41 - 35:27 = Artificial Sweeteners 35:28 - 39:20 = Coke Zero VS Coke 39:21 - 42:40 = Most common nutritional deficiency amongst Malaysians 42:41 - 46:45 = Why is it so hard for people to lose weight? Water Diet 46:46 - 48:40 = Eating disorders 48:41 - 50:03 = How to Avoid Food comas50:04 - 59:10 = Vegan VS Carnivore Diet?59:11 - 1:09:25 = Recommended Kids Nutritional intake, Superfoods?1:09:26 - 1:12:53 = Supplements Aren't REGULATED! 1:12:54 - 1:16:04 = Gut Health and Mental Health are related 1:16:05 - 1:18:30 = Is there a supplement everyone should take?1:18:31 - END = Fast Food isn't as bad as you think Social Media INSTAGRAMZhi Ling - @zhiling_nutrition Adele - @adelewlp Lets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #123 Bumi Rights Helped The Non Malays Ft. Tim Tiah Tim Tiah is an entrepreneur and a veteran in the social media industry. He is currently the CEO of Colony Co-working Spaces and was a founder of Nuffnang. Tim has also won Ernst & Young's Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. Enjoy TOPIC TIMELINE0:00 - 3:35 = You're not Malaysian if you don't vocally support Palestine 3:36 - 15:05 = Recent rapid growth on social media, Utilising AI 15:06 - 18:10 = Outsourcing the work & re-investing in editors, 18:11 - 20:30 = Succeeding through unorthodox methods 20:31 - 23:25 = Birth of Nuffnang and Starting Colony 23:26 - 25:25 = Entering a market where most lost money25:26 - 31:35 = Covering RM50,000 a month lease with no existing business 31:36 - 34:50 = Surviving Covid/MCO market 34:51 - 42:00 = Solar industry has been booming 42:01 - 47:26 = Tim's view on Bitcoin 47:27 - 54:45 = Making money from real estate 54:46 - 56:45 = Advice for entrepreneurs 56:46 - 59:22 = PMX so far 59:23 - END = NEP actually helped the Non Malays, OUTROSocial Media INSTAGRAMTim -  @TimTiah88  Lets Get it Podcast - @letsgetit_podBK - @bryan_kongzSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7vB18TU Available on Apple Podcast App - Key in Let's Get it BK and Ben Podcast

Lets Get It Podcast #122 Bandar Utama Stabbing Ft. Shamir Rajadurai An impromptu podcast session with Crime Specialist, Shamir Rajadurai to cover the recent tragedy in a Bandar Utama School. A 14 year old boy stabbed a form 4 girl to death in the same high school I attended for 5 years. Topic Timeline 0:00 - 5:01 = Intro, Overview of the Case5:02 - 8:30 = What Happens to the Boy now?8:31 - 12:00 = How will people react now?12:01 - 15:05 = Parents are enabling social media15:06 - 16:45 = Communication in Asian Household16:46 - 23:40 = Why didn't anyone stop him?23:41 - 26:50 = The note he left26:51 - 28:40 = The level of brutality28:41 - 36:30 = Psychology of Criminal Minds 36:31 - 49:50 = Bullying is engrained in our culture 49:51 - 54:30 = Caning in Schools (rotan)54:31 - 1:00:05 = CCTVs and Security Checks in Schools 1:00:06 - 1:04:45 = You can't blame the parents for everything 1:04:46 - 1:07:45 = Are we all capable of Evil?1:07:46 - END = How to fight school bullying! Outro