Aviation has always symbolized modernity, progress, and freedom, captivating us with everything from the roar of commercial jets to the precision of military maneuvers. There’s a childlike wonder in watching these machines defy gravity. Now, Malaysia’s first civil-recognized aerobatic pilot, Captain John Sham, and the GameBird Aerobatic Team are aiming to put the country on the global stage in a new way. Beyond performing breathtaking stunts, they’re carving out a space for aerobatics in Malaysia’s aviation scene and inspiring the next generation of pilots. We’ll explore Captain John’s journey from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, how technology has reduced the risks of flying, and the significance of bringing aerobatics to Malaysia.



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Aviation has always symbolized modernity, progress, and freedom, captivating us with everything from the roar of commercial jets to the precision of military maneuvers. There’s a childlike wonder in watching these machines defy gravity. Now, Malaysia’s first civil-recognized aerobatic pilot, Captain John Sham, and the GameBird Aerobatic Team are aiming to put the country on the global stage in a new way. Beyond performing breathtaking stunts, they’re carving out a space for aerobatics in Malaysia’s aviation scene and inspiring the next generation of pilots. We’ll explore Captain John’s journey from the Royal Malaysian Air Force, how technology has reduced the risks of flying, and the significance of bringing aerobatics&nbsp;to&nbsp;Malaysia.Image Credit: Layang Layang Group

How the GameBird is Taking Malaysian Aviation to New Heights

Mention George Town, Penang, and most of us probably think of the food, the street art, or even the rich history of this trading hub. But as we wander around this vibrant city, most likely taking snapshots to be posted on social media later, how often do we stop to look at the old shop signs that can still be found along the streets? What stories do these signs tell us about this disappearing trade? We speak to Joel Lim Du Bois, project director of Ban Ban Kia, a project involving walking tours around Penang to highlight these unique shop signs.



Image credit: George Town Festival 2024 / Sherwynd Rylan Kessler

Mention George Town, Penang, and most of us probably think of the food, the street art, or even the rich history of this trading hub. But as we wander around this vibrant city, most likely taking snapshots to be posted on social media later, how often do we stop to look at the old shop signs that can still be found along the streets? What stories do these signs tell us about this disappearing trade? We speak to Joel Lim Du Bois, project director of Ban Ban Kia, a project involving walking tours around Penang to highlight these unique shop signs.Image credit: George Town Festival 2024 / Sherwynd Rylan Kessler

The Disappearing Trade of Penang's Shop Signs 

This week on Made In Malaysia, we’ll be looking at the coat of arms of the Straits Settlements, a territory directly ruled by the British colonial government. Sunda Shelves co-founder Surin Suksuwan joins us to share what he’s learned about the rich  history of the Straits Settlements, and how it is reflected in the design of its coat of arms.



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This week on Made In Malaysia, we’ll be looking at the coat of arms of the Straits Settlements, a territory directly ruled by the British colonial government. Sunda Shelves co-founder Surin Suksuwan joins us to share what he’s learned about the rich&nbsp; history of the Straits Settlements, and how it is reflected in the design of its coat of arms.Image Credit: COVE Collective Org

Decoding The Straits Settlements’ Coat Of Arms

We’re concluding this month’s focus on music by exploring the spaces that make our local music scene. We speak to Sujesh Pavithran, a musician and former music journalist, to look back at the spaces that have nurtured Malaysian music and the challenges they face in supporting the industry.



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We’re concluding this month’s focus on music by exploring the spaces that make our local music scene. We speak to Sujesh Pavithran, a musician and former music journalist, to look back at the spaces that have nurtured Malaysian music and the challenges they face in supporting the industry.Image Credit: 7713 Photography, Shutterstock

The Sounds And Spaces Of Malaysian Music

Continuing our explorations in Malaysian music, we’re diving into the rich musical heritage of the Kenyah community with Mathew Ngau Jau, a master Sape maker, performer, and traditional singer. Recognized as Malaysia’s Living National Heritage, Mathew also taught renowned artist Alena Murang. Join us as we discover the deep cultural roots and significance of Kenyah music and more. 



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Continuing our explorations in Malaysian music, we’re diving into the rich musical heritage of the Kenyah community with Mathew Ngau Jau, a master Sape maker, performer, and traditional singer. Recognized as Malaysia’s Living National Heritage, Mathew also taught renowned artist Alena Murang. Join us as we discover the deep cultural roots and significance of Kenyah music and more. Image Credit: Mathew Ngau Jau

Strings of Heritage: The Sounds of the Sape

Indie rock music in the country has been a vibrant and diverse force for the past three decades, shaping the musical landscape we see today. We see the way this genre continues to evolve and gain recognition in the likes of Hujan, Fuad, Lust, and Capt’N Trips And The Kid. Mohd Jayzuan, founder of Projek Rabak and co-organiser of the Konvensyen Ipoh Sound joins us to unpack the genre's cultural impact especially in the country's indie rock capital of Ipoh, Perak, as well as the stories and sounds that define it.



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Indie rock music in the country has been a vibrant and diverse force for the past three decades, shaping the musical landscape we see today. We see the way this genre continues to evolve and gain recognition in the likes of Hujan, Fuad, Lust, and Capt’N Trips And The Kid. Mohd Jayzuan, founder of Projek Rabak and co-organiser of the Konvensyen Ipoh Sound joins us to unpack the genre's cultural impact especially in the country's indie rock capital of Ipoh, Perak, as well as the stories and sounds that define it.Image Credit: Mohd Jayzuan, Facebook

Exploring The Indie Rock Scene in Malaysia

We celebrate Merdeka and Malaysia Day by turning our sights on patriotic music, and how they help to formulate and shape an individual's national identity. In this episode, Dr Shazlin Amir Hamzah, research fellow at the Institute of Ethnic studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia joins us to talk about what a good patriotic song entails, and the ways it influences our ideas of patriotism.



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We celebrate Merdeka and Malaysia Day by turning our sights on patriotic music, and how they help to formulate and shape an individual's national identity. In this episode, Dr Shazlin Amir Hamzah, research fellow at the Institute of Ethnic studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia joins us to talk about what a good patriotic song entails, and the ways it influences our ideas of patriotism.Image Credit: AzriSuratmin, Shutterstock

What’s In A Patriotic Song?

On Made in Malaysia this month, our focus is on Malaysian music. So far, we’ve explored the music of the Mah Meri, as well as the classics of the 90s with Zainal Abidin. This week though, we’re tuning in to traditional tunes that have been curated by Eddin Khoo right from Pusaka’s very own archive of recordings. With every piece of music, we’ll learn about what it truly means to listen to the past, and understand the cultural spirit that underlies these ancient melodies.

Image Credit: Karl Rafiq Nadzarin, PUSAKA

On Made in Malaysia this month, our focus is on Malaysian music. So far, we’ve explored the music of the Mah Meri, as well as the classics of the 90s with Zainal Abidin. This week though, we’re tuning in to traditional tunes that have been curated by Eddin Khoo right from Pusaka’s very own archive of recordings. With every piece of music, we’ll learn about what it truly means to listen to the past, and understand the cultural spirit that underlies these ancient melodies. Image Credit: Karl Rafiq Nadzarin, PUSAKA

Celebrating Traditional Music with Pusaka

On Made in Malaysia this month, our focus is on Malaysian music. This week, we’re travelling back in time to recall the bright spark of optimism surrounding the Malaysian music industry in the 1990s. We’ll be looking at iconic and evergreen songs from the period with singer Datuk Zainalabidin Mohamed whose 1991 debut album Hijau explored societal problems and social change, in an evolving Malaysian landscape.

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On Made in Malaysia this month, our focus is on Malaysian music. This week, we’re travelling back in time to recall the bright spark of optimism surrounding the Malaysian music industry in the 1990s. We’ll be looking at iconic and evergreen songs from the period with singer Datuk Zainalabidin Mohamed whose 1991 debut album Hijau explored societal problems and social change, in an evolving Malaysian landscape. Image Credit: PopTika, Shutterstock

Hijau And Other Evergreen Songs From The 1990s

Made in Malaysia is the show that’s all about the people and things that make Malaysia, Malaysia. This month's focus is on Malaysian music, and in this episode, we'll be uncovering the rhythms and grooves of the indigenous Mah Meri community of Pulau Carey.

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Made in Malaysia is the show that’s all about the people and things that make Malaysia, Malaysia. This month's focus is on Malaysian music, and in this episode, we'll be uncovering the rhythms and grooves of the indigenous Mah Meri community of Pulau Carey. Image Credit: KYTan, Shutterstock

Beating to the Drum of the Mah Meri

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