Songs & Stories

As promised, Juwita and Gina take you on an adventure on the longest river in Malaysia, on a 3-hour Express to Kapit, Sarawak. Take a stroll around Market Teresang and be transported into foresty Bornean dreams by the sound of the Sape!

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The girls didn't expect to be stunned by the longest river in Malaysia having learnt about Sungai Rajang from their textbooks. More than that, Juwita discovers her happy place and Gina shares about her first experience in a traditional longhouse.

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Juwita and Gina bring you through their Memories of Penang along with a late-night discovery for all brave hearts out there. Known as the Pearl of the Orient, what mysteries do Penang hold? Join us in this week's podcast to find out,

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Addicted or not addicted? In this episode, Gina and Juwita share about table top games they've been hooked on — from age-old, multi-edition games like Monopoly to online adaptations of newer ones. They also give us a peek into the mind of game creators and introduce some locally-designed board games to lepak with during this pandemic season.

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There can only be one Godfather but there is a whole generation of Lims in Johor whose Chinese given names start with Jit! In this episode, Gina and Juwita share about a pair of cousins whose life-changing encounters ushered them into the passionate business of serving communities in Kluang — in very different ways. 

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In conjunction with Father's Day and World Music Day, Gina gets Juwita to chat about a song she wrote for her dad! The girls also share some of their fondest memories of their fathers and music festivals, and why they think Malaysians should be excelling in the world music genre.

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A continuation from the previous podcast episode, Juwita and Gina continue sharing their shocking discoveries in Tawau, Sabah. Be prepared to drool as they describe all the interesting food they have tried out, some for the first time! The girls will also be introducing an old Malaysian song by one of Malaysia’s renowned filmmakers: Pete Teo.

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Juwita and Gina bring you through their adventures in the third biggest city in Sabah, Malaysia. It was their first time experiencing many activities including riding on ATVs, ziplining between trees, and tasting chocolate porridge! Listen in on their adventures to discover what you can do when you visit Tawau once this pandemic is over.

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It's the Harvest Festivals weekend in Borneo! The Dayaks in Sarawak celebrate Gawai while the Sabahans celebrate Kaamatan. Gina and Juwita share the origins behind both festivals, accompanied by Mayabayu's latest release - Battle Cry. It's so epic, you don't want to miss it!

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Did you know that Malaysians are makers of musical instruments too? Join Juwita and Gina as they recount their visits to a gong-making village in Kudat, Sabah, and a social entrepreneur's cajon manufacturing workshop in Kluang, Johor!

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