Episode 18: Mitch Chilson
Mitch Chilson is a mixed martial artist and ONE Championship color commentator. Also known as “The Dragon,” he has worked extensively in the fitness industry as a fighter, coach and personal trainer.
Khoo Salma Nasution is a writer, conservationist and historian turned environmental activist. She sits with our hosts to discuss what makes Penang unique, Peranakan history and the reclamation project she's campaigning against.
Mitch Chilson is a mixed martial artist and ONE Championship color commentator. Also known as “The Dragon,” he has worked extensively in the fitness industry as a fighter, coach and personal trainer.
Yeoh Li Tian is Malaysia’s #1 chess player. Awarded International Master at the age of 18, he is the first ever Malaysian to qualify for the FIDE World Cup.
Danny Lim is a renowned journalist and author. Over the past twenty years, he has written articles for media giants such as The Sun, The Edge and BBC. His latest literary masterpiece unravels the tale of one of Malaysia’s most infamous urban legends, Botak Chin.
Ashwin Gobinath is an award winning audio engineer, drummer, and arts advocate. His technical expertise and musical talents have made him a sought-after collaborator in the music industry, and his commitment to promoting and preserving Malaysian arts has earned him a respected place in the community. Ashwin is a passionate advocate for local talent and creativity, and is dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists and musicians. With his impressive achievements and dedication to his craft, he is a true leader and role model in the world of music and the arts.
Irene Ang, iconically known as Rosie in Phua Chu Kang, is a Singaporean actress and businesswoman. Not only that, but Irene is also the founder and Chief Executive of FLY Entertainment, a Singapore based talent management agency.
Yogi B is an established hip hop artist in Malaysia. He is largely known and celebrated for pioneering Tamil hip hop and has been crowned as the first Tamil hip hop artist. In this episode, Yogi B takes us through his humble beginnings and shares with us his future plans.
Before Moana Ishak started working in a drone company, she herself flew the skies. In this episode, Moana shares her journey of becoming a pilot, her experiences in the cockpit as a captain for AirAsia, and how she handled the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the aviation industry.
Ahmad Zakii Anwar is an internationally-renowned artist and one of Malaysia’s most celebrated. As a self-proclaimed realist, he reveals his fascination with duality and the origins of his sensual still-lifes, and discusses the exploration of his personality through his work.
Dr. Ranjit Singh Malhi is a historian and the author of “Sikhs In Malaysia: A Comprehensive History”. In this episode, he shares what drove him to record the history of his community and chronicles the many contributions of Malaysian Sikhs to the nation.
Marina Mahathir and Zainah Anwar are activists who gained prominence for their respective work in HIV/AIDS awareness and women’s rights. They chat with Ambiga about Sisters in Islam and Musawah, journalism in Malaysia, and the victims of polygamy.
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