The Sambal Pod

What is the meaning of being the best? Is there value in staying the same path, struggle after struggle? Stay tuned to Jia Chung's raw sharing, taking about taking one step at a time and how we should never compare our journeys. Bosan Adulting is a series by The Sambal Pod, a group of people in our 20s trying to make sense of the highs and lows of adulting. Special thanks to Renegade Radio for...

Jia Chung, an audiology masters student at UKM got all raw and real about the hardest moment of his degree life when he felt that the best thing to do is quit. This is a conversation of pure honesty. Bosan Adulting is a chaotic series of Malaysian adults sharing the realities of being navigating the 'kedewasaan' world. Special thanks to Renegade Plus for the technical support.

Pernah dengar tentang bidang Malakologi? Jom ikuti sembang santai kami dalam episod Bawang Research kali ini bersama Dr. Nursalwa Baharuddin, penyelidik pakar malakologi dari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)! 🐚✨ Tahu tak yang sebanarnya siput ni bukannya haiwan yang paling lambat pun? Lagi banyak siput, lagi tinggi potensi kewujudan organisma lain kat tempat tu tau! Bagi anda yang tertanya-t...

Pernah dengar tentang bidang Malakologi? Jom ikuti sembang santai kami dalam episod Bawang Research kali ini bersama Dr. Nursalwa Baharuddin, penyelidik pakar malakologi dari Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)! 🐚✨ Saksikan inspirasi perjalanan luar biasa beliau — bermula sebagai pelajar cemerlang dari zaman MRSM, sehinggalah berjaya melanjutkan pengajian ke peringkat PhD di bawah tajaan penuh...

We dragged Annsley into the studio to spill on what it’s really like juggling a relationship while doing a master’s in research. News flash: it’s not the rom‑com montage you think. Turns out, romance only shows up when you put in effort… just like every other exhausting thing in adulting. Episode 1 of Bosan Adulting is pure chaos: we accidentally deleted the video, but hey, the advice survived. Fr...

What happens when a lifelong nerd finally steps out of the library and into the dating world? It’s messy, it’s confusing, and there are way too many red flags for people who are supposed to be 'matang.'In this episode, we’re grilling Annsley on the survival basics!

Prof Vengadesh Periasamy is a Physics professor from the University of Malaya and also founded e-Profiller Solutions, a spin-off based of his research work of 10 years at the university. His story is divided into two parts, his journey then moving on to his research and why Malaysia needs more research startups. This is Part 2. Bawang Research features the journey of Malaysian STEM researchers, sh...

Prof Vengadesh Periasamy is a Physics professor from the University of Malaya and also founded e-Profiller Solutions, a spin-off based of his research work of 10 years at the university. His story is divided into three parts, his journey, the products and his experience in the STEM industry in Malaysia. Bawang Research features the journey of Malaysian STEM researchers, showcasing their research c...

Another Jom Complain episode to end the year, check us out on Instagram to see our science communication contents! Thanks to Faten Hanani, a King's Scholar who represented Malaysia by pursuing a Masters in Geoscience at University College London (UCL)! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us...

Celebrate Merdeka with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Gurjit Singh, from Doctors on Ground (DnG) Malaysia who is a part of revolutionising healthcare access for the urban poor and refugees! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on...

Back with Jom Complain, a place for Malaysians to complain about a better Malaysia as a whole! Thanks to Zaim Salimun, an activist for Palestine  who brought our conversations to a global level by talking about the impact of BDS, a Palestinian-led boycott movement. The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (...

We started a new initiative, where we want to get the youth to share their complaints- like a true Malaysian! Thanks to our anak muda, Schumichel, a student and part-time Grab driver for sharing his complaint! The Sambal Pod is a platform curated by anak muda Malaysia bringing spicy like sambal stories focusing on youth and science advocacy (stalk us on Instagram and LinkedIn too!) Technical Colla...

Are kebangsaan school students all fluent in Malay? Are they really the symbol of Malaysia unity? Tune in to Annsley who shares her kebangsaan school experience and also compares how different it was studying abroad as well. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experiences!...

Student sekolah agama resis ke? I Kau Sekolah Apa What are religious school students like? Are they that ‘different’ from us? Tune in to Siti Sumaiyah who shares how her private school experience leads to a more disciplined life! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their different schooling experien...

Are boarding school kids the most successful ones today? What secrets lies within these 'asrama kids'? Tune in to Aini and Nabiela, past students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) and Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (SBP) respectively as their share their experience and their perspectives on quality education for all. Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get ana...

How does an international school set up these young privileged kids for life? Are they guaranteed more success? Tune in to Bryant Koh, Advisor to the Monash Political Awareness Club (MONPAC) and student from Monash University as he shares his views on learning and Malaysia! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experienc...

Are vernacular school students fluent in Malay? How are their experiences growing up? Tune in to Jia Chung and Jotisri as they share their experiences in Chinese and Tamil schools respectively and how they shape their way to the Malaysian they are today! Kau Sekolah Apa, is a Merdeka 2024 project by The Sambal Pod where we get anak muda Malaysia to share their diverse experiences through their dif...

How could one switch fields from being an engineer to being a technology in education researcher? Don't miss out on Assoc. Prof Bala's career journey as he shares the importance to keep chasing your dreams and how we students, can use AI to be smarter. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guest: 1. Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Balamur...

This conversation is a little bit different as we speak to a tech policy practitioner, as she shares her journey from English Literature to the futuristic tech world. Want to know how to switch fields? Why is the intersection between the hard sciences and social sciences important? STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guest: 
1. Ms M...

What is the reality behind being a policymaker and environmental engineer in making Malaysia a better place to live? Tune in as we explore demanding environmental jobs and niche in this episode. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 
1. Ir. Dhana Raj Markandu, Senior Analyst (Energy), Institute of Strategic & International...

Is Malaysia doing well in this environmental crisis? What can we do about it? Tune in to the first of a two-part conversation about the latest MADANI initiative about the environment and how we anak muda can be involved! STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 
1. Ir. Dhana Raj Markandu, Senior Analyst (Energy), Institute of Str...

How smart do you need to be to pursue the healthcare industry?😬 Tune in to a chill and wholesome conversation about potential careers in the healthcare industry and how important it is to follow your heart in pursuing your dream job. STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 1. Dr Noor Hazfalinda Hamzah, Senior Lecturer from UKM,...

Are youths not interested in becoming engineers anymore? Do you know what is the first engineering structure in the world? Tune in to this engineering episode with engineers from several disciplines and perspectives to learn more! STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series this February and March as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries. Guests: 1. Ir. Alex Looi, representative fr...

How does STEM in policy careers look like? Are you tired with STEM and find scientific careers difficult? Do you know that science careers are more than working in labs? Tune in to STEM Hangat, a mini podcast series this February and March as we explore scientific careers in Malaysian thriving industries.

We are a mysterious bunch, but we let loose this 2024 as our host Shectra (or AG) gets the team over for a casual conversation about our journey. From introductions with our oldest member to our very own 'maknae' (not a korean girl group YET), tune in as we spoke about the good and bad of our work and advocacy in general. Want to know what the team needs to stay happy at TSP? Tune in to fi...