Doses of Malaysian Stories Thru' the Lenses & Senses of Deanna
By DeannaHow
So whether you are physically here in Malaysia or exploring Malaysia in this auditory space, you are always given a warm welcome ... Selamat Datang...!
Doses of Malaysian Stories Thru' the Lenses & Senses of DeannaDec 18, 2021
Ep17- Another New Year in Malaysia- Ponggal
Malaysians are a diverse lot with diverse celebrations from diverse communities happening throughout the year. 14Jan – is a special day for the Indian Community of Hindu faith as they celebrated the Ponggal Festival- where the ritual of boiling rice with milk and allowing to milk to overflow intentionally, signifying an overflow of abundance. Joining me on this episode is Narmatha, who will share with us on what Ponggal is about and how it's being celebrated in Malaysia. In the conversation, I discovered that some of the significance behind the rituals, holds so much similarity with the Chinese community. And I believe, that as I go deeper into different communities, we would perhaps be directed into the same channel of being in touch with nature.
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Have a great day ahead and see you in my next episode
Ep16- A 2nd New Year celebration again in Malaysia !!
Malaysia is one country where we celebrate a few New Years within a Year. The novelty of the Jan1 celebration is giving way to another New Year coming up- that is the Lunar Chinese New Year happening on the 1st Feb. Malaysians of Chinese descent are looking forward to a much more merrier NewYear as our economy is opening up. Though restrictions are still in place on SOP adherence, the mood is much lighter. The town is slowly being basked with everything red, from lanterns hung over streets throughout the city and shopping complexes and retailers are abuzz with sales in their bid to attract more customers. Domestic tourism is picking up real fast as hotels and restaurants are booked in anticipation of family gatherings during this time.
Chinese New Year I believe is one of the noisiest festival here in Malaysia where the sounds of drums and cymbals are heard. But I like the sounds made by these lion dance troupes.. This gives me the feel of the real spirit of the season. I would love to invite you my listeners to visit Malaysia during this time of the year when borders are open and I am sure you are so glad you did.
If you've found value from my podcast- please share with your friends, near, far and wide so that we are able to foster more understanding between humans to humans. You can write to me at my email : dosesofmalaysianstories@gmail. com or you are most welcome to join my Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/dosesofmalaysianstories/ if you wish me to cover certain topics of interest to you. Looking forward to see you in my next episode - Selamat Tinggal - Bye !!!
Ep15 -What's Christmas like in Malaysia ?
2021 is coming to an end.. and Christmas is the time when it brings hope and cheer to all Malaysians, irrespective of race, color or religion. As Malaysians, we celebrate each other's festival with as much gaiety as our own. Today, on my last episode for the year 2021, besides giving all a quick run down on how Christmas is celebrated by all Malaysians, I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you, my beloved listeners for your continued support of me on this very new podcasting journey of mine. I would also like to wish 2022 will be a better year for all of you and may you be continuously blessed with good health always.
Will speak to all of you come 2022.. Selamat Tinggal and Cheers ! feel free to DM me should you have any personal request for specific topics that you would like to hear or you could interact with me in the private facebook group.
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Ep 14 - Nasi Lemak- National Dish of Malaysia.
Malaysia is just so diverse in terms of people, cultures, arts, songs, language, life styles, festivals ooh the list is just endless. But the one thing that connects Malaysians - is FOOD !!! Yeah, that's right Food, No matter what community we represent, there is always one food that we all love as Malaysians.. and it's widely consumed and available to all, that is the Nasi Lemak- this is one food that ALL yes I mean ALL Malaysians have eaten before. If you don't believe me.. I set a challenge to all of you my beloved listeners - Try to identify a Malaysian ( wherever you are !! whichever part of the globe you are ) who has never eaten Nasi Lemak before !!! If you can identify this person,, let me know !! I would love to get to know him/ or her !!! But I doubt you can find this person at all !! haha.
Nasi Lemak is designated as our Malaysia national dish ! It started off as a very simple dish- of fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk accompanied with fried anchovies, 2-3 slices of cucumber, half of a hard boiled egg -sometime, 2-3 strands of greens of kangkong- or water spinach- a local vegetables leafs like the sweet potatoes grown here in SE Asia. And this nasi lemak used to be taken for breakfast. Because of it's popularity, it has gone on to be taken for lunch and dinner. And there are also so many ways of presentation this simple dish.
Today I bring to you, Med Pang - a Malaysian who has been residing in the UK for the last 21years. And he presently runs a stall at The Spice Lab, a Malaysia street food stall at Mercato Mayfair, serving this national cuisine. His Nasi Lemak is presented in a most unique way while displaying the uniqueness of our Malaysian cuisine. I hope you enjoyed my conversation with him and if you are in London. do drop in at his stall and try this special Malaysian dish- the Nasi Lemak!
Once again, thank you for hanging out with me. I really do appreciate it very much and I look forward to be with you in my next episode.
Selamat Tinggal and Bye !!!
Ep 13 -We are Malaysians !
Today my story is going to focus on Who are we as Malaysians!! You know, being born and bred in Malaysia- mingling with different communities of differing colors and features, cultures, food, lifestyles and everything that is so different, yet we feel so at home as it is all part of life here in multi-diverse Malaysia. On the contrary, when I visited other countries where there is more mono rather than diverse cultures, I felt kind of out of place. Strange but true.
Through the years of mingling, interacting, adapting and adopting or just observing, Malaysians of all different communities has evolved into a unique identity of our own. For eg, like myself, being of Chinese origin, when I travel, many a times I have to explain that I’m a Malaysian (with special emphasis) of Chinese origin just so that I’m not mistaken for mainland Chinese. And I’m sure it’s the same with my fellow Malaysians of Indian origin. But truth be told, I’m actually part Baba Nyonya which is a small community of mix marriage between the early immigrant Chinese men to the local ladies here. So therefore, we are not truly Chinese nor Indians per se. but more of a hybrid race that we call Malaysians that has evolved through the years
Today I have a special guest on my show where I’m going to touch on this very topic of mixed marriages. And what are the things that mixed marriage couples do to ensure a harmonious relationship especially within the extended family unit.
My guest today is Ms Madelyn Toh, whom I met more than 10years ago, when I was invited to be an external examiner for the Tourism students at one of the most prestigious University in Selangor and she was a lecturer there. I found Madelyn to be pleasant, soft spoken and articulate. Fast forward today, she is now a wife and also a full time Mum to her two beautiful adorable kids. Mag’s Malaysian story will centered around some of the adaptations and learning that she went through because of her mixed marriage and how she is also grooming her children to adapt and immerse into 2 differing cultures from 2 different worlds.
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Terima kasih and Thank you once again for hanging out with me and I shall see you in my next episode. Selamat Tinggal and Bye !!
Ep12 - Batang Kali-A Town less visited in Malaysia
I want to touch on the road less travelled as this is where the real Malaysia will emerge.. And this is one place which rarely appears in the normal run of the mill itinerary., To prove my point, I made a random check with 2 friends and their answers is like 2 ends of a pole- from one, having no inclination of what Batang Kali has to offer - and the other knowing quite a lot having lived there before.
Most of us are the in-betweens – me included, who knows a little but not enough to trigger an exploration trip there. And I hope through this podcast, touristic activities would be generated in this little sleepy town, especially during this aftermath of the pandemic where everything has been slowed down. So- let’s get to know Batang Kali.
The name originated from the main river (Batang) that flows through the town. Batang refer to a thing that is long- eg a stick, a river, a pole etc.. and (kali) refers to the many smaller streams that branches out.
Located in the northern part of the state of Selangor, it is only an hour’s drive away from the city of Kuala Lumpur, you will pass by the Ulu Yam township. If you loves nature, listening to the sounds of water falling down from atop with lots of greens surrounding, this is where you would be able to get some Zen experience amidst the sounds of nature.
One spots you should not miss are the pristine waterfalls in Sungai Sendat. Managed by the Selangor state forestry department, this is a popular site for camping and picnicking among the locals. It is also here that you could be able to see an abundance of the Malaysian Raja Brooke butterflies, a rare species of butterflies native to this part of the world and recognized as the national butterfly of Malaysia. It is pretty easy to identify them with their large black wings with bright green markings!
Next is the Hulu Tamu Hotspring ! a natural hot spring with temperatures around 50c/112F. Locals believed that this natural hot water has medicinal values, especially skin aliments and rheumatism. There are several pools with differing temperatures of hot/medium/cool, with gazebos and walkways along it. Make sure you test the temperatures first before immersing yourself into i
Malaysia boasts one of the oldest rainforests in the world with plenty of wild orchids-. Batang Kali houses the 2nd largest orchid nursery in Malaysia-,_ The World of Phalaenopsis -a unique species shaped like a moth in flight - hence its common name -the Moth Orchids - They comes in a wide range of colors. It is really a feast to the eyes for orchid lovers.. The best time to visit this nursery is in the mornings between 9 – 10am – when the flower blooms at its best. Wild orchids are beautiful as each of them is uniquely shaped- one of them is the “lady’s slippers “orchids which is shaped like a lady’s footwear when it blooms. If you wish to witness plenty more different and unique wild orchids, you really need to explore our conservation and national parks of Malaysia.
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E11- Sending Love to You From Malaysia !
Today's episode marks a very special day in my podcasting journey. Yes, l've crossed the 10th episode. and I intend to move forward to my next 10th episode - Besides celebrating myself, I would also like to take this opportunity to send my love to all my listeners and also my fellow Malaysians who are not home here or perhaps have already made another place their home but I believe deep down, they are still very much Malaysian at heart! So whereever you are, if you could help me to identify my fellow Malaysians in your locality- please convey my love to them by greeting them in their mother tougue . It will be so fun for you and heartwarming for them too.
Greetings in the Malay language is really easy as it all starts with one word- S-E-L-A-M-A-T yes- Selamat which literally means SAFE! All my episodes always starts with Selamat Datang and Welcome ! Selamat = Safe. and Datang - = arrived /arrival ! So Selamat Datang = Safe Arrival ! below are some quick easy greetings that you can pick up:
Selamat Pagi - Good morning (Safe morning)
Selamat Tengah Hari - Good afternoon ( Safe afternoon)
Selamat Petang - Good evening (Safe evening)
Selamat Malam - Good night (Safe night)
Selamat Hari Jadi - Happy Birthday ( Safe Birthday)
Selamat Hari Krismas - Merry Christmas (Safe Christmas)
Selamat Tahun Baru - Happy New Year ( Safe New Year)
Selamat Tinggal - Good bye (Safe goodbye)
There you go ! even if you forget the second or third word - just saying Selamat already puts you in a safe place where you will trigger a wide smile from my fellow Malaysians.
Malaysia is moving towards opening our international borders soon. And for us in the tourism industry, we are gearing up excitedly to welcome you to Malaysia. Please feel free to connect with me if you need information on how best to maximize your stay while in Malaysia, it would be my pleasure to share that with you. Once again, I would like to say a BIG BIG Thank you for all your support and I look forward to see you in my next episode.
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Terima kasih and Selamat Tinggal !
E10- SpiderMan Was in Town !!
Yes, the Human Spider -French man Alain Robert came to Town to complete his mission to reach the summit of the Petronas Twin Towers, after 2 unsuccessful 2 attempts - 1997 & 2007. The Petronas Twin Towers upon completion in 1996 was awarded the Tallest Tower in the World then, overtaking the Sears Tower in Chicago with the height of the spires also taken into consideration.
Nevertheless that was a big surprise win for Malaysia as the initial plan was not to aspire to take the position as the tallest tower in the World ! The Twin Towers, belong to our National :Petroleum Company comprises of 2 identical Twin Towers were built by 2 different companies- Tower 1- Japanese Hazama Corporation- Tower 2 - Samsung C& T. Each tower is 88 stories high, connected in the middle at level 41&42 by the skybridge which was installed by Samsung. Designed by the late Cesar Pelli - and Argentine-American architect, it reflects the Islamic Geometric Design of the 8 pointed star.
The TwinTowers is part of the mix development area of the KLCC (Kuala Lumpur City Centre) and comprises other buildings like the Mandarain Oriental Hote, the Convention Centre , the Traders Hotel , the KLCC part, A mosque and also the Suria KLCC Shopping Mall. So when you are in Kuala Lumpur- don't miss the opportunity to see Malaysian's icon with your own eyes !! Malaysia Welcomes You !!
Ep9 - A Train Ride to Remember !
Have you been on a old steam locomotive train ride?? You can get this experience in Malaysia- over at the Land Below the Wind- Sabah on the Island of Borneo.- -The North Borneo Rail- a very interesting ride in a reburnished carriage- taking you back to the times of the British colonial days and scenes of the local country side, of children waving at you when they see a passing train , paddy fields, mangroves.. like slides flipping off your computer screen. It is mesmerizing to just sit with my chin resting on the window sills with the rhythmic chugging of the train - I got transported to my childhood wonderland!
So if you are that one person who loves the vintage, this is one train ride you must take when you are in Kota Kinabalu - Sabah.
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Thank you and Terima kasih !!
Ep8 - The Moon Represents My Heart
The Mid-Autumn Festival is the 2nd most important festival to the Chinese Community worldwide. It is celebrated in gratitude for a bountiful harvest back in China in the midst of Autumn which falls on the 15thday of the 8th month in the Lunar Calendar. As per the Chinese lunar calendar, the 15th day of each month is the time when the moon is at its brightest and fullest.
The Chinese community is the 2nd largest community here in Malaysia. And though this festival is not celebrated with as much gaiety as the Chinese New Year, nevertheless it’s importance and significance is certainly no less important.
This festival is also popularly known as the Lantern Festival and also Mooncake Festival. There are plenty of legends and myths surrounding on how mooncakes originated.
1st story- very mythical – these are where fairy tales are made
· Tyrannical king – who didn’t really take care of his subjects. As he is always
· On the lookout for a longevity elixir so that he can continue his rule which he finally got.
· But wife wasn’t’ in favor of his deeds and didn’t want him to have it the elixir. Because the longer he is in power, the more his subjects will suffer.
· Stole elixir.
· When the king discovered that it was stolen by her, he tried to shoot her with an arrow as she ran towards the direction of the moon.
· This was happening on the 15th day of the 8th month
· She managed to escape and she became the spirit of the moon
· Remembered by subjects – on this 15thday/8th month – in form of mooncakes
2nd story- this sounds more logical
· Chinese history – only 2 times Dynasty ruled by Non-Chinese – Mongols (Yuan) Manchurians (Qing- last Dynasty)
· Yuan Dynasty- Mongols ruled China
· The Han Chinese was oppressed and heavily guarded
· Coordinated an uprising by sending messages inside the fillings of mooncakes
· On designated date, all the Han Chinese united and overthrew the Mongols
· Ending the Yuan Dynasty
· Mooncakes eaten to remember and celebrate the occasion
At least a month before the actual day, companies would be aggressively marketing their moon cakes speciality either focusing on the fillings inside the mooncakes or their unique package that comes together with it. So whereever you are, if there is a substantial Chinese community there, look out for these mooncakes promotions. If you have not tasted any of them, take this opportunity to give your taste buds a new adventure. Share your experience with me and also how the mooncakes are promoted at your location. I would love to hear about it! Oops: I need to make a correction- the date of the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sept 21 and not 24th.My sincere apologies for the slipup
Taking this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival- a time of reunions, of togetherness and a time of Harmony. May the beauty of the moon blessed and unite us even though we are thousands of miles apart!!
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Thank you once again for spending your time with you and take care! Looking forward to be with you in a fortnight’s time. Selamat Tinggal and Bye !!
EP7 The Mountain's A -Calling!
Mountain resorts are a popular relaxation venue for most Malaysians as it is a place where we can get a short break from the heat. Today I'm introducing Cameron Highlands - a mountain resort located in the state of Pahang. Located about 1800 m above sea level, temperatures usually hinges between 14 - 20celsius. Well known for her tea plantations. it is an absolute must for visitors to pay a visit to the tea centers located in and around the mountain resorts. Enjoy a cuppa tea while "sipping" in the beautiful view of stretches' and stretchers of tea terraces. Besides that, Cameron Highlands is also well known for fresh vegetables, flowers and strawberries.
The story of Cameron Highlands is still aplenty which I will be talking about in my future episodes. Do connect with me if there are topics that you would want me to cover. You can email me at dosesofmalaysiastories@gmail. com
EP6- Danie Picot -20 Years on - Still in Love with Malaysia!
Danie Picot- having been in Malaysia for more than 20 years, is still very much in love with Malaysia. It was love at first sight when she first landed on the island of Penang. She fell in love not only with the peoples of Malaysia, even the food tugs at her heart strings too. To top that up, even her son fell in love with a Malaysian girl. Today she shares with us her first impression upon landing on our Malaysian shores is still the same impression that she carries with her even after 20 years. Though she is back home in France, she is still hoping to be able to spend this coming Christmas in Malaysia and meet up with her grandchildren here. Her sharp observation and enjoyment of Malaysian sites and sounds and food brings a warm smile to me and I certainly hope that you, my listeners will also be able to savor this enjoyment when you are here . Malaysia is ever ready to welcome you ...
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EP5 -Let's Go Jalan-Jalan in Chinatown -Kuala Lumpur
Today I'm taking you on a leisurely walk in and around ChinaTown of Kuala Lumpur. I am also recommending a few stops for you to linger and get to know ChinaTown better. If you have been following my previous episodes, you would also be adding another word to your vocabulary building of the Malay language. And probably when you are finally able to step foot on our Malaysian shores, you will have gathered sufficient words to carry on a simple conversation with the local communities..hahaa...
Sites I would recommend for you while you Jalan-Jalan around ChinaTown as below. The list is not exhaustive.
1) Jalan Petaling
2) Central Market
3) Medan Pasar
4) SinSze Si Ya Temple
5) Sri Mahamariaman Temple
There are certainly more interesting spots besides this list which I will probably cover in my future episodes.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to hang out with me and being so patient with me as I navigate through this digital space. Do leave me a message if there are topics that you wish me to cover. If you have enjoyed the podcast, appreciate if you could click the "" like and follow buttons " and also to share with your friends.
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Selamat Tinggal- Bye --
EP4 -Muddy Confluence City in Malaysia
What can you make out a city from her name? Well my dear listeners. On this episode, I'm sharing the history of how this town Muddy Confluence city got her name.
Yes, there is a city here in Malaysia named as "The Muddy Confluence" See if you can locate this city on the map of Malaysia. Guaranteed.. you can't. because written in local language, it takes on a totally different name. If you want to find out what is the local name of this city, stick on and listen till the end. And at the same time , you will also be able to pick up a few Malay words along the way. Clues will be dropped subtly to help you as the story unfolds and I would love to hear from you if you are able to piece the name of the city after that. You can either post your comments here, email, or you could also connect with me on my group Facebook group
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Once again thank you for spending time with me and I look forward to meet you again. Selamat Tinggal ... cheers!!
EP3 -It is a sunny Day today, isn't it Miss?? Malaysia??
Selamat Datang and welcome to Doses of Malaysian Stories !
Today I'm talking about the weather. While weather talk is a good conversation starter for the British, probably because their weathers changes so drastically within a span of 24hours. Having been under the British rule for more than a century, well, weather talk is definitely not something that Malaysians would indulge in. So our conversation starter here focuses on something that is very close and important to our survival on a day to day basis. Listen on to find out what that is. And at the same time, you also get to pick up a word or two in the Malay language which would definitely be of use when you interact with the local community.
In this episode, you will also be given tips on what to expect from our weather and how you can adapt to it while on our Malaysian shores.
Finally, I invite all of you to do a fun experiment with me and send the feed back to me in the Facebook under the same title as my podcast.
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Once again, thank you and Selamat Tinggal .. cheers
EP2 - Eid Mubarak or Raya Celebrations in Malaysia
Selamat Datang - Welcome once again to Doses of Malaysian Stories. Hi, I’m Deanna, a local Malaysian Tour Guide and the host of this podcast.
Today my story is about the recent celebrations for the Muslims -The Eid Mubarak or locally Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the festiva marking the conclusion fasting during the holy month of Ramadhan for Muslims. Malays, forms the largest Muslim community in Malaysia, approximately 63% of our population of 32million. During pre-pandemic times, the yearly Raya Celebrations will see an exodus of Malaysians (Muslims and non-Muslims) taking the 2 days public holidays travelling back to their home towns to be with their families. Buses, trains, flights will usually be taken up at least 3-4 months ahead.
It is an absolute must to plan ahead to avoid disappointments. Highways will be heavy with traffic, and police will be deployed to help control this mass exodus. Cities like Kuala Lumpur- will be unusually quiet and deserted during this time. Small towns will instead be congested. We would greet our Muslim friends “Selamat Hari Raya” This year 2021, the usual get together did not happen as gatherings were not permitted due to the recent spike in cases. it will be a celebrated in a much quieter manner. .
I have with me today, Ms Shuhana, my fellow Tour Guide who is already semi retired. She will share with us her thoughts on this year’s celebrations and the popular food that is usually served during this time of the year. 2021 celebrations may not be as happening as the years before the pandemic, nevertheless food is still a very much sought-after affair for Malaysians. She will touched on the popular ones that are usually served during this time :like Rendang - a sort of dry curry. Ketupat- a pouch like compressed rice wrapped in young coconut leaves and also Lemang- glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves cooked inside hollow bamboo shoots.
Ms Shuhana also touches on the tradition of asking for forgiveness (Maaf Zahir Batin- words that are often reflected in greeting cards) from the elders during this special time of the year, a tradition that is indeed meaningful. We also touched on the subject of Duit Raya ( Festival Money), tokens of blessings given to children, which could probably be an influence from the Chinese community who practices gifting from the married to the singles in red packets which is called äng pow" locally. This is the beauty of multi-cultural Malaysia where some customs or traditions and food were adopted by different communities within this melting pot of cultural assimilation.
That was indeed a good catching up session that I had with Shuhana.
I wonder if you could pick up some unique Malaysian slang during my interview? Ms Shuhana, punctuated her speech with a lot of this phrase “lah” – no lah… it was fun lah . Yeah these are some of the examples of Manglish- the Malaysian lingo that I mentioned in my first episode. Looking forward to share the Malaysian lingo – Manglish in my next episode.
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Thank you for taking the time out to hang out with me and I shall look forward to see you in my next episode. Selamat Tinggal !! Bye !!
EP1 - Getting to know the BIG Picture of Malaysia
2nd– Food Culture in Malaysia
3rd- Nature and Eco spots of Malaysia
4th– Hm.. what about those who loves History
5th– for the Modernist
As I go along this show, different aspects of Malaysian stories will arise in the process. I will also be having guests on my show, local and foreign to share their side of the Malaysian stories. Each episode will be delivered in small digestible doses that is easily consumable at your own pace.
Should you have any topics that you wish me to talk about, do leave me a voice message if you wish or you can write to me at my email dosesofmalaysianstories@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.
Trailer to Doses of Malaysian Stories
Good day to you. Selamat Datang and Welcome to my trailer podcast “Doses of Malaysian Stories” Hi I’m Deanna, your host. Incidentally Selamat Datang literally translated in our Malay language is Welcome.
A quick introduction to who I am and why this podcast. I’m a Tour Guide and also a trainer for aspiring tour guides for the past 20+ years. I’ve trained more than a 1000 guides in Malaysia, while still actively guiding foreign guests on a journey exploring my country, through her sights and sounds. And of course, along the way I also share doses of our Malaysian culture, our arts, our diverse communities, our food and things that makes us uniquely Malaysians. For the past year, I missed these sharing sessions as there were no guests coming in. That got me thinking on how else can I continue to do these sharing? That’s when I decided to pivot on to this virtual audio space of podcasting.
Well, this may not be a time for travelling yet, but it is certainly a time to start researching and plan for your future travel. Malaysia is one place you should certainly don’t want to miss in Asia.
I hope this podcast will serve as a reference point to help you in your planning stage of “the Hows, the Whens , the Whys and the What “of Malaysia.
My podcast shall be broadcast every 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. And my first episode shall fall on the 1st Sunday in the month of Jun – yes -that will be on the 6th Jun-. I hope to see you there. Your presence and support would be much appreciated.
If you have any feedback or suggestions as I take you on this journey with me, feel free to connect with me at my email address: dosesofmalaysianstories@gmail.com. So I’m dating you on the 6th Jun.
Sending you virtual hugs … See Ya !! Bye – Selamat tinggal !!!