Tengku Yasmin Nastasha of CPSKL opens up about the emotional toll of protecting Malaysia’s most vulnerable children — and the urgent risks they face today. From online grooming to abuse within care homes, she confronts the issues many are too afraid to talk about. This is a raw, honest look at what it really takes to fight for a safer future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress. Icon. Storyteller. Datin Sofia Jane has lived through every era of Malaysian cinema — the glamour, the silence, and the resurgence. In this interview, she opens up about stepping away from fame, rediscovering her craft, and what she wants future filmmakers to remember about the Malaysia she helped shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Koo is the third-generation force behind Wah Chan, one of Malaysia’s most iconic jewellery brands. In this episode, she opens up about growing up in a jewellery legacy, navigating the rise of lab-grown diamonds, and whether Gen Z even cares about heirlooms. From wedding bands to sustainability—this isn’t just about jewellery. It’s about identity, memory, and value in every sense of the word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Life Confessions, Adlina Nadirah — Founder & MD of Velvet Vanity Cosmetics — gets real about the Malaysian beauty industry’s rise, the hard truths behind “clean beauty,” and what happens when influencer hype starts to fade. From the early days of pioneering vegan makeup to navigating burnout and buzzwords, Adlina opens up about building a brand with heart, substance, and a bold competitive edge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to diagnose cancer with precision—and compassion? Malaysia’s National Distinguished Professor, Datuk Prof Dr Lai-Meng Looi, shares her decades-long journey as a leading pathologist and pioneer at Cancer Research Malaysia (CRM). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does student power look like in Malaysia today? Liga Mahasiswa President Alyaah Hani Anuar talks AUKU, campus freedom of expression, and the challenges of funding higher education. She shares insights on closing socio-economic gaps, supporting student wellbeing, and keeping universities relevant to industry needs—while highlighting the role of youth in shaping Malaysia’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dato’ Sri Megat D. Shahriman Zaharudin, President of the Paralympic Council of Malaysia, delivers an unfiltered conversation about the deep-rooted issues holding Malaysian para-sports back—from structural funding gaps to media neglect, and why we’re still lagging behind countries like South Korea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why are so many students still struggling with identity, mental health, and purpose—despite getting good grades? In this powerful episode of Life Confessions, Taylor’s University senior lecturer and refugee education advocate Dr Hema Letchamanan challenges us to rethink what success in education really means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does justice really look like for survivors of domestic violence in Malaysia? In this powerful episode of Life Confessions, we sit down with Nazreen Nizam, Executive Director of the Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO), to uncover the stories, struggles, and systems behind the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1997, Datuk M. Magendran made history as the first Malaysian to stand atop Mount Everest. In this special Merdeka Day episode of Life Confessions, he reflects on the defining moment that turned his climb into a national triumph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s really happening inside Malaysia’s schools—and is anyone listening? In this episode of Life Confessions, Teach For Malaysia CEO Chan Soon Seng opens up about the emotional toll of fighting for education reform, the myths we believe about underserved students, and the slow, often invisible nature of real change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a country’s health system say about its deepest values? In this powerful episode of Life Confessions, we sit down with Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe, WHO Representative to Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore, to explore the human side of global health leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor’s University’s Dr Phang Swee King gets real about AI, robotics and drone tech in Malaysian classrooms—are we empowering creators or training future replacements? We tackle future-ready skills, the truth about jobs and automation, fixing Malaysia’s STEM curriculum, diversity in engineering, and the stigma around vocational pathways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode contains discussions on suicide and suicidal ideation, which may be distressing or triggering for some viewers. If you’re struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or contact a mental health professional. Puan Anita Abu Bakar, Founder of MIASA, opens up about the personal cost of advocacy, the quiet crisis of suicide stigma, and why recovery doesn’t mean being cured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiredly’s founder, Derek Toh, breaks down the hiring trends shaking up Malaysia’s job market and Gen Z’s gig-economy mindset. He then lays bare the personal failures that forged his resilience and the hard lessons schools never teach about career setbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro reflects on his defining early-career scoops and reveals how BBC Monitoring battles disinformation while rebuilding trust with digital-native audiences. He breaks down the BBC’s playbook for impartial global reporting, local partnerships in press-restricted regions, story-selection instincts, and his top goals for News Global over the next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa Azhar shares her journey from learning chess at four to becoming Malaysia’s third Woman International Master. She reveals the training and mindset shifts, and discusses challenges from gender bias and cheating scandals to AI’s impact, while outlining her vision for future female players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu opens up about her multicultural roots, her journey from Venice to Cannes, and why female rage, Malaysian myths, and the grotesque are at the heart of her storytelling. In this deeply personal conversation, she reflects on her creative challenges, artistic resilience, and the future of Southeast Asian cinema. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fashion designer Alia Bastamam opens up about facing rejection, finding resilience, and redefining what Malaysian luxury means on the global stage. From Crazy Rich Asians to building a brand that empowers women, this is a story of bold vision and quiet power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From a garage in Australia to handcrafted masterpieces in Malaysia, Gerry Khouri built a brand where every car is a sculpture of time. In this rare conversation, they reveal the risks, philosophy, and family vision behind one of the world’s most exclusive carmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices