In the inaugural episode of the Creativity in Between Spaces podcast, Dato’ Dr. Ooi Kee Beng, Executive Director of Penang Institute, sits down with H.E. Jodi Robinson, Canada’s High Commissioner to Malaysia, and award-winning Canadian author Sheung King. Recorded during their visit to Penang for the George Town Literary Festival, this three-way conversation explores the themes of language, literature, and multiethnicity. This debut episode lays the foundation for the podcast’s exploration of the creative economy, delving into its connections with culture, identity, and the power of storytelling.