Songs & Stories

Selamat Hari Guru! We all have had at least a teacher in our lives — whether formal or informal. We've seen them day-in-day-out at school or tuition classes, but how well do we really know them? In this episode, Gina and Juwita share their encounters with teachers, even those outside of school, and how some have left an indelible mark in their lives.

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Born in Melaka, Juwita had not knowingly stepped into the Portuguese Settlement until her Singaporean cousins requested to go there. In the same way, Gina only found out about PorSett at Christmastime! Is there more to this Eurasian community than meets the eye? Find out in this episode as the girls share their journeys with you.

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What was it like growing up in the poetic old town of Melaka? In this episode, Juwita brings Gina down memory lane with trishaw rides, chicken rice balls and favourite hangouts outside of Jonker Street. She also shares her experiences with old-school printing!

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For self-taught Suzi Chua, dabbling in different forms of art is her way of growing and enjoying her artistic journey. For extraordinaire violinist Joanne Yeoh, when she can't dabble, she collaborates with artists of different disciplines to enjoy their art forms. In this episode, Gina and Juwita chat about these two amazing women who inspire others to keep creating masterpieces that would make Malaysia proud.

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There are two things that would keep Gina and Juwita chatting all day long - music and books. In this episode, Gina shares about Kuala Lumpur being the World Book Capital 2020 and Juwita talks about the books that changed her perceptions of people. Find out their first affair with books and their favourite reads.

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This week, as promised, Gina and Juwita share the legend of Supirak, and Gina surprisingly confesses that she is skeptical about humans turning into stones or rocks. But with Si Tanggang and similar legends weighing in from around the region, will Gina change her mind? Find out in this rocky episode. 

Special thanks to Jollence Lee for sharing his Supirak photo with us!

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Gina and Juwita share about their discoveries on the biggest island in Malaysia. Located northeast of the Tip of Borneo in Sabah, this island is one of our best-kept secrets that could easily compete with the beauty of the Maldives. Discover the magical wonders of underwater competitions, single rod fishing, and crystal clear water in this episode on Banggi Island.

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Who would have thought that Gina would prank a boy and discover love, or that Juwita would collect flowers and hunt for eggs to add onto her Nasi Lemak? What an episode! We promise to leave you with a heart that's foo... full!

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'Selamat Ulang Tahun' means Happy Birthday in the Malay language, which is the national language of Malaysia. In this episode, Gina and Juwita chat about birthdays and one of Gina's favourite birthday songs. The title and origin of the song remain unknown, though. Perhaps you can help them to identify it! 

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Exactly a year ago, Malaysia received news that a Restriction of Movement Order (which later became known as the Movement Control Order) would be enforced nationwide to curb the spread of Covid-19. In this episode, Gina and Juwita share their experiences during the lockdown and their thoughts on the future.

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