Women-only spaces have a long and complex history. From grassroots support groups and domestic violence shelters to professional networks, gyms, book clubs, and online communities. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we sit down with Zara Riza, owner of the first gentlewomen’s club in KL. We also learn about the importance of women’s safe spaces with the folks at Women’s March Malaysia. 

Image Credit: Marookha TTDI Facebook

Women-only spaces have a long and complex history. From grassroots support groups and domestic violence shelters to professional networks, gyms, book clubs, and online communities. In conjunction with International Women’s Day, we sit down with Zara Riza, owner of the first gentlewomen’s club in KL. We also learn about the importance of women’s safe spaces with the folks at Women’s March Malaysia.&nbsp; Image Credit: Marookha TTDI Facebook

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it?&nbsp;These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

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The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!

Why Are Women-Only Spaces Still Important?

What comes to mind when you picture a bee? You’re probably thinking of a fuzzy, winged insect with black and yellow stripes. But bumblebees only make up a small fraction of known bee species. In fact, recent estimates show that there could be over 26,000 species of bees, of which thousands remain undiscovered. So in this episode, ahead of World Bee Day, we’ll be finding out why bees matter and squeezing in all we can learn about bees into this hour with evolutionary biologist and professional photographer Dr James Dorey. 



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What comes to mind when you picture a bee? You’re probably thinking of a fuzzy, winged insect with black and yellow stripes. But bumblebees only make up a small fraction of known bee species. In fact, recent estimates show that there could be over 26,000 species of bees, of which thousands remain undiscovered. So in this episode, ahead of World Bee Day, we’ll be finding out why bees matter and squeezing in all we can learn about bees into this hour with evolutionary biologist and professional photographer Dr James Dorey.&nbsp;Image Credit: Pexels

What’s All The Buzz About Bees?

Tekat embroidery has been part of Malay cultural heritage for centuries, traditionally associated with royal courts, ceremonial textiles, and generations of artisans who have carefully passed the craft down through matrilineal knowledge and practice. But how does a traditional art form like this continue to evolve and remain relevant today? We speak to artists Xeem Noor and Yante Ismail, who are part of the exhibition Inspired by TEKAT. As contemporary practitioners learning directly from traditional tekat artisans, they’ll be sharing what they’ve discovered about the history of the craft, the process of learning from master artisans, and the possibilities of reimagining tekat for a new generation.

Tekat embroidery has been part of Malay cultural heritage for centuries, traditionally associated with royal courts, ceremonial textiles, and generations of artisans who have carefully passed the craft down through matrilineal knowledge and practice. But how does a traditional art form like this continue to evolve and remain relevant today? We speak to artists Xeem Noor and Yante Ismail, who are part of the exhibition <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.temu.my/ahaprogramme">Inspired by TEKAT</a>. As contemporary practitioners learning directly from traditional tekat artisans, they’ll be sharing what they’ve discovered about the history of the craft, the process of learning from master artisans, and the possibilities of reimagining tekat for a new generation.

What is Tekat?

Over the past couple of months, the Strait of Hormuz has been in the news every single day because of escalating tensions in the region due to the US and Israel’s illegal military attack on Iran. In response, Iran chose to close the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global oil shipments passing through the waterway, which in turn has caused a global energy crisis. But what’s unique about the Strait of Hormuz that its closure impacts us all the way here in Malaysia too? We speak to Brice Lee, Geopolitical analyst and a research fellow at University Malaya.  

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Over the past couple of months, the Strait of Hormuz has been in the news every single day because of escalating tensions in the region due to the US and Israel’s illegal military attack on Iran. In response, Iran chose to close the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted global oil shipments passing through the waterway, which in turn has caused a global energy crisis. But what’s unique about the Strait of Hormuz that its closure impacts us all the way here in Malaysia too? We speak to Brice Lee, Geopolitical analyst and a research fellow at University Malaya.&nbsp;&nbsp; Image Credit: Shutterstock

Why Are Women-Only Spaces Still Important?

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