Through no-holds barred conversations, Spill The Teh gets into the minds of individuals who break stereotypes of society. Join us in igniting curiosity, changing perspectives, and seeing life’s flip side.
[EP13] (Part 1 of 3) On Meaning-Making, Nationhood, and Country-Building for a New Malaysia, with Dato’ Dr Ooi Kee Beng
In this first part of a three-episode podcast, Penang Institute Executive Director Dato’ Dr Ooi Kee Beng shares his thoughts with analyst Fauwaz Abdul Aziz ... ...
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[EP12] Seriously Funny: The Power of Comedy and What’s Behind the Stage, with Gajen Nad
As the saying goes, ‘Laughter is the best medicine’. Whether or not it cures physical ailments, comedy shows definitely have the power to bring strangers ... ...
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[EP11] Scoring it High: Malaysian Football and the Domestic Sports Ecosystem, with Jeffrey Chew
When it comes to football, many would think about international footballers and the clubs they belong to, branded jerseys, and roaring crowds. That is on ... ...
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[EP10] Raising the Bar in the Art Ecosystem, with Ch’ng Huck Theng
Penang often gives the impression of being an artsy place due to its built and natural heritage, as well as the popularity of the murals ... ...
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[EP9] Mixing Hits and Making History: Phil Tan’s Journey
Phil Tan dropped by Penang Institute for a podcast chat with the Institute’s Executive Director Dato’ Dr Ooi Kee Beng. For those who don’t know ... ...
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[EP8] Experimental Experiences: Architecture and Community Engagement, with Mei Chee Seong
We speak to Ar. Mei Chee Seong, founder of aLM Architects and COEX, one of Penang’s latest community hubs which actively serves as a platform ... ...
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[EP7] Exploring Ecotherapy: Conversations with Jonathan Lim, Chief Storyteller of Tropical Spice Garden
Terms such as ‘forest baths,’ ‘nature therapies,’ and ‘glamping’ are becoming more popular as city dwellers long to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of ... ...
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[EP6] Inspiring Spaces: Hin Bus Depot’s Impact on Penang’s Creative Scene, with Tan Shih Thoe
Hin Bus Depot is no stranger to Penangites as an event space, art gallery, weekend market spot, and for all things creative. Apart from within ... ...
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[EP5] Trash Coins Movement: Beach Clean-up programme, with Fazil Irwan Som
We speak to Fazil Irwan Som, CEO of Penang Halal International and founder of the Trash Coins Movement, on how beach cleanup programmes benefit the ... ...
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[EP4] Tasting the Trends: Exploring the Latest in Food and Beverage, with Aw Kai Ho and Daeng Sariges
After two consecutive years of pandemic-related decline in 2020 and 2021, the F&B industry income inched closer to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, from pent-up demand ... ...
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[EP3] From Imagination to Impact: Valuing the Creative Economy, with Loo Ping
‘Creative Economy’ has been the buzzword for some time, but do we really know what it is? And are people cognisant of its presence in ... ...
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[EP2] The Reluctant Politician – Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, with Ooi Kee Beng
On this special episode leading to Malaysia’s 15th General Election, we look back at the nation’s first generation of leaders and what made them effective ... ...
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[EP1] Stability and Opportunity: Decoding Brain Gain to Penang, with Leong Ting Hwa
In this first episode of Penang Institute’s Spill The Teh Podcast, we talk to Leong Ting Hwa, who came home to Penang despite his high ... ...
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