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    Poet X Special: 3rd Migrant and Refugee Poetry Competition Along with The Migrant and Refugee Poetry Competition, the partners of this event include Poet X, The High Commission of Canada, Malaysia, UNHCR, Tenaganita, KL Writer’s Workshop, I dem Vende, MSRI, HELP University, and The Good Shop. Poet X is proud to present this special episode taken from live recordings from the event on 1st October 2017. The annual competition provides a platform for mutual understanding between Malaysians and migrants while celebrating their literary talents. The event promotes greater tolerance for multi-culturalism and gives migrants a direct and powerful voice. The event took place at HELP University, Jalan Damansara and was judged by Bernice Chauly, Looi Siew Teip, Carol Leon, Anindita Dasgupta and Sharon Bakar. It is our combined hope that with this event, the two communities of migrants and Malaysians can come together with greater understanding and appreciation for each other. Featured exclusively in this episode are the winning poems of both Adult and Junior categories recorded live during 'The 3rd Migrant and Refugee Poetry Competition'. Junior Category:1st place - Mohd Feroz2nd place - Aiman Munir3rd place - Chani Ta Chun Adult Category:1st place - Mwaffaq Alhajjar2nd place - Saima Ameena Shah3rd place - Desi Larasati Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcastWebsite: www.tehhalia.my/poetx

Poet X Special: Tales Of The Untold 2.0 (TOTU2) In collaboration with our partners Monsters Among Us and Asterik Anak Seni, Poet X is proud to present an off-season special of recordings taken during our event in August 2017. TOTU2 was part of a larger campaign to raise awareness on the issue of child sexual abuse and sexual grooming, or abbreviated as CSAG. It was held at Twenty20Two, PJ and showcased many different performances including music, poetry, storytelling and theatre. Our celebrity guest Daphne Iking also took to the stage and read true victim stories which touched the hearts of many in the crowd. The venue was packed on the night with over 170 tickets sold. It is our combined hope that the message is received by society loud and clear that there is no place for CSAG in our country and our future. Featured exclusively in this episode are poems recorded live during 'Tales of the Untold' 2.0: 1) 'Achar Budak Kampung' by Pavithrah Sambu2) 'Motorcycle Diaries' by Jamal Raslan3) 'Hati Besar Jari' by Wani Ardy Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcastWebsite: www.tehhalia.my/poetx

Ruminate - Sheena Baharudin Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. Marking the end of the ‘Ruminate: Live Recordings’ series, we feature a true shining beacon in the scene. Her mastery in performance poetry has earned her many titles - a light bringer, a love giver and a true inspiration to many young writers. Sheena Baharudin represents the poetry collective Poetry Cafe KL and has assumed the role of student, teacher, writer and performer in her decade long involvement in poetry.Her first book of poetry, ‘Rhymes for Mending Hearts’ was published in 2013 and her latest book, ‘All The Bodies We’ve Embraced’ was recently released on May 1st. Her poems are featured in several poetry anthologies including Rollercoasters and Bedsheets, Poems And Other Myths: A collection of Spoken Word Poetry by Women in South East Asia and Malchin Testament: Malaysian Poems. Several have also been translated into French and Spanish by the literary journals Jentayu and 2384. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Malaysian Literature, focusing on the relationship between spoken word poetry and storytelling.   Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcast

Ruminate - Jamal Raslan Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. In this penultimate episode of the Ruminate series, we present you a poet who has an almost cult-like following in the scene. Through the years, Jamal has helped shape and mould local poetry through his influence on poets and organisers alike. Skilled trilingually, Jamal Raslan is a contemporary example of the conundrum that is the English-speaking Malay Muslim. An icon to many junior poets, he is a seasoned performer adept at captivating the audience with almost discomforting ease. Jamal has appeared on TEDxKL and is an artist with MOCA fest under the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF). He released his Ep “The Word” in 2011 at the Georgetown Literary Festival and was published in Malchin Testament: Malaysian Poems.

  After a quick hiatus we are back again with a brand new episode! A Minor Podcast Episode 9: Sleepless in Seattle finds Kesh and Ravin paying tribute to the effervescent brilliance of the late great Chris Cornell and the hard rocking musings of Seattle Grunge. With tunes from the likes of Mudhoney, Audioslave, Screaming Trees, Mad Season and  Aryon Jones to name a few we delve into the highly influential Seattle Sound of the early 90’s and trace its evolution over the years. So don those ripped jeans and relax those neck muscles, it’s a head bangers ball for all! We’ve also made a playlist on Spotify, A Minor Podcast #9 Sleepless in Seattle so give all these artists some support and check them out!  If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas for our future episodes, do get in touch with us on Instagram @aminor_podcast ! You can check out all our other episodes on Tehhalia.my Image: Copyright Charles Peterson / charlespeterson.net Tracklist 00:30 Cochise - Audioslave 07:45 Touch Me I’m Sick - Mudhoney 13:45 Nearly Lost You - Screaming Trees 17:50 River of Deceit - Mad Season 25:54 Would? - Alice In Chains 29:21 Peaches - The Presidents of The United States of America 35:09 Dramamine - Modest Mouse 44:09 Feedin’ from the Devil’s Hands  - Ayron Jones and the Way 48:27 Everlong - Foo Fighters 57:10 Hunger Strike - Temple Of The Dog  

Ruminate – Azam Rais Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. In this fifth episode of the Ruminate series, we present to you our very own Azam Rais. Azam Rais writes and performs exclusively in rhythm and rhyme. His poetry aims at invoking deep sentiments in the listener buried under social norms and preconceptions. He began writing at a tender age but only started performing on small stages and gigs in 2014. He has since established himself on stages of Poetry Cafe KL’s slams, Numinous, Festival Belia at Putrajaya, Markas Kota Damansara and Speakcity’s Poetically correct. In late 2016, Azam Rais and his team founded Malaysia’s first ever poetry podcast called Poet X aimed at scouting and promoting local talents. Since then, he has been known as a collector and curator of Malaysian poetry. Azam Rais believes that poetry is alive and in need of nourishment. Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcast

Ruminate - Fazleena Hishamuddin Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. In this fourth episode of the Ruminate series, we present you a multi-talented artist across numerous fields. With a background in literature, Fazleena has won various awards for her work as a writer, director and actress. At Ruminate, her prowess took center stage as she dazzled the crowd as part of her band, Fazleena & The Lasykar. Fazleena has also been called to speak at many motivational, poetry and theatre workshops across the country. Today, her work graces theatres, short films and television screens as the host or scriptwriter. She has also organised Pondok Puisi, a poetry writing and performance workshop with fellow poet Wani Ardy. She released Seksi Ovari, her debut anthology of poems which was followed by Bibir Ceri Melati, her second book. Now, she manages Markas Kota Damansara, an alternative creative space dedicated to culture and arts.

Ruminate - Yohanna Yusrinal Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. In the third episode of the Ruminate series, we present you a true force of nature who lives in words and breathes words into life. A captivating performer, she oozes confidence on stage. Her level of performance poetry was on full display at Ruminate as she left jaws hanging in her wake. Yohanna Yusrinal is an established poetry educator and spoken word artist who facilitates poetry and drama workshops in schools and universities as part of Poetry Cafe KL. She was part of the team that represented Malaysia in the Singapore vs Malaysia Causeway Exchange Slam, winning gold in the group slam division. She is also part of the spoken word cabaret: Tongue Tied 2, that showcased at Iskarnival Naratif and Sama- Sama. She has performed countless open mics in Singapore, Johor, Sabah, Langkawi, Penang, Australia and is no stranger to local stages like Gaslight Cafe, Merdekarya and The Bee. Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcast

Ruminate - Tulangkata Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. The second poet we feature in this Ruminate series is Tulangkata. An artistic soul through and through, Tulangkata wanders this world and sees it in words unexpressed. He is a poet who does not believe in absolutism, black-and-white or right-and-wrong. Tulangkata represents one-third of the explosive creative trio known as Mimpi Rusak. He has been actively basking in the light of stages around KL, Selangor, Johor, Melaka & Negeri Sembilan. His first poetry book “99 Puisi” was published in 2014 when he was only 19 years old and became his introduction to the poetry world. After his second book “41 Lelaki 40 Perempuan” was published a year later, Tulangkata has been on a break to kindle new flame in his life. Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcast

  Ruminate - Muhammad Zhafir Ruminate was a spoken word event organised by Poet X in February 2017 where we showcased among the biggest talents of the contemporary poetry scene. Muhammad Zhafir was the opening act for Ruminate and proceeded to set the stage and standard for the night. From the onset, Zhafir blew the audience away with his focus on rhyme schemes and wordplay. Zhafir represents the groundbreaking poetry collective called MicJackers, organisers of the monthly poetry event called Jack It!. He has performed at various stages throughout Kuala Lumpur like the Cooler Lumpur Fest, The Flame by MAPS, If Walls Could Talk, Arts for Grabs, TEDxINTI Subang and Festival Boco Puisi in Ipoh. He has also featured alongside National Laureate A. Samad Said and rapper Altimet. Facebook: facebook.com/poetxpodcastInstagram: @poetxpodcast

The enigma of English football can be described in one word, drama. To say that many of us get inspiration for life from the beautiful game would be an understatement. This week, Gurpreet goes through 10 of the most important goals in the Premier League over the last thirty years. We select goals that marked changes in football style, goals that switched fortunes for some and sealed the deal for others. Featured in this episode are Daglish’s Rovers, Arsene’s Invincibles and Cristiano Ronaldo’s genius strike! Do get in touch with us on our Instagram @Nutmeggedfootball! (Music: www.bensound.com )

  This is the championsss! As all hardcore football fans will know, there’s nothing quite like Europe’s biggest stage. Join Harmit, Udham and G, as they make thier way through Europe’s finest in anticipation of this year’s UEFA Champions League semi finals. Find out why this year’s draw is shaping up to be one of the best ever! From this point onwards, the Champions League guarantees the highest skill level and the most agonising of dramas. Will Real Madrid become the only team in modern history to retain the famous ‘big ears’? Will everyones favourite underdogs, finally overcome their cross city bullies? Will the Italian machine face any glitches or will the young men from Monaco hold up? We also visit the Europa League games and preview the exciting semi finals  Welcome to Nutmegged! The football podcast to listen to if you want to avoid being nutmegged. This is the one place where Abas Saad, sensationalism and populist arguments are replaced by raw opinions from true fans and those who appreciate the game. On Nutmegged, we discuss everything and anything about football including, fan culture, politics, football philosophies and player development. Join us as we delve into European football and review the form of Europe’s elite. Be apart of the tactical revolution that is here to stay and come get your Teh Halia with a strong dose of Nutmeg-ged. Do get in touch with us on our Instagram @Nutmeggedfootball! (Music: www.bensound.com , Champions League Anthem: Tony Britten, 1992)  

A Minor Podcast is back with a brand new episode focusing on hip hop and rap music. With poet and hip hop aficionado Raaja Rao as our guest co-host, Ravin takes a look at the genre’s roots and chart its development from close knit block parties to becoming a top 40 mainstay. We play some banging tunes across the times from the likes of Aesop Rock, 2pac, Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper. Staying close to home, we also shine some light on local hip hop artists Aman RA and Zamaera making waves in the nation. If you are a fan of hip hop music and culture this is definitely one episode not to be missed! We’ve also made a playlist on Spotify, A Minor Podcast #8 The Hip Hop Shop so give all these artists some support and check them out! Special mention goes to our local flavours Zamaera and Aman RA  If you’ve got any suggestions or ideas for our future episodes, do get in touch with us on Instagram @aminor_podcast ! You can check out all our other episodes on Tehhalia.my Tracklist 00:30 Step Into A World (Rapture’s Delight) - KRS One 07:05 Classic - DJ Premier (feat. Rakim, Nas & Krs One) 15:12 Old School - 2Pac 19:53 Christ Conscious - Joey Bada$$ 26:33 Daylight - Aesop Rock 35:48 Telegraph Ave - Childish Gambino 42:22 Big For Your Boots - Stormzy 50:34 Helly Kelly - Zamaera 53:17 Budak Flat - Aman RA 60:43 Blessings - Chance The Rapper 70:49 HUMBLE. - Kendrick Lamar  

  We’re back again with a brand new episode of Nutmegged! Udham, G and Harmit take on the usual task of dissecting the weekends big talking points in the Premier League as well as a European round up. We kick things off with a heated debate on the whole WengerIn, WengerOut saga. Whose side are you on? Is Arsene Wenger way past his time? We also take a look at the top and bottom of the Premier League. How far can Everton go? Are Sunderland and Middlesbrough doomed for relegation? Who will join them? Welcome to Nutmegged! The football podcast to listen to if you want to avoid being nutmegged. This is the one place where Abas Saad, sensationalism and populist arguments are replaced by raw opinions from true fans and those who appreciate the game. On Nutmegged, we discuss everything and anything about football including, fan culture, politics, football philosophies and player development. Join us as we delve into European football and review the form of Europe’s elite. Be apart of the tactical revolution that is here to stay and come get your Teh Halia with a strong dose of Nutmeg-ged. Do get in touch with us on our Instagram @Nutmeggedfootball! (Music: http://www.purple-planet.com)

  Join the boys this week as Leknis, G and Harmit try to get to the bottom of this week’s major football topics. They speak about how the beautiful game may be losing it’s human touch with all the robotics and find out who called TMJ ‘the dictator of Johor’. Stick around to catch us build up to the upcoming champions league matches and find out how this year’s quarterfinals may be one of the most interesting in recent times. Welcome to Nutmegged! The football podcast to listen to if you want to avoid being nutmegged. This is the one place where Abas Saad, sensationalism and populist arguments are replaced by raw opinions from true fans and those who appreciate the game. On Nutmegged, we discuss everything and anything about football including, fan culture, politics, football philosophies and player development. Join us as we delve into European football and review the form of Europe’s elite. Be apart of the tactical revolution that is here to stay and come get your Teh Halia with a strong dose of Nutmeg-ged. Do get in touch with us on our Instagram @Nutmeggedfootball!

Marijoinlah aims to learn a little bit more about Malaysia and it’s people. We will explore thoughts, feelings and opinions about issues that matter through our conversations with guests on the show. Zafran Aqil is Malaysia’s best professional Yoyo player, having won the Malaysia National Yoyo Contest twice and most recently the Asia Pacific Yoyo Contest. Listen to him share about about the toy that so many of us grew up with and how he translates his passion into such a rewarding endeavour. We talk about building identity as an individual and drawing inspiration from those around us for personal development! Give Zafran some love on his Instagram @zzoyos   Come join us, tune in and let us now who you’d want to hear on our next episode.

A brief exploration into existentialism, as well as how labels and upbringing can affect one’s sex life. Find out more about The Sex Beat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesexbeat/   (Music credits: Stephanie Tham)

A suggestion to replace the phrase “losing one’s virginity” with “sexual debut” and a short story about a first time sexual encounter. Find out more about The Sex Beat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesexbeat/   (Music credits: Stephanie Tham)

Thoughts about sex toys and how technology reaches across industries, including the love industry. Find out more about The Sex Beat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesexbeat/   (Music credits: Stephanie Tham)

A brief observation about the nature of no, and how it’s a difficult word to say. Find out more about The Sex Beat on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesexbeat/   (Music credits: Stephanie Tham)