Kopitiam Conversations

02/07/2022

Our 12th full-length episode is now available online.

In this episode, we speak to Terry Leong, Acting CEO of World Vision Malaysia on how, from being a corporate legal advisor, she became a part of World Vision; overseeing the local Community Development Projects in East Malaysia; how child sponsorship is taking on a new twist in the Chosen project; her continued conviction to remain true to the cause; and yes, the renowned annual 30-Hour Famine.

Listen to her share on her plans forward for World Vision Malaysia and how each of us can make the world a better place because every you (us!) count.

Now available on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you stream your Podcasts.



https://youtu.be/pR47CD7ey2A

This is Episode 12.Our guest for this episode is Terry Leong, the Acting CEO of World Vision Malaysia.Prior to her appointment Terry was the Senior Director ...

01/07/2022

NEW EPISODE TOMORROW (2 July) at 11am.

In this episode of Kopitiam Conversations, we discuss with Terry Leong, the Acting CEO of World Vision Malaysia on how, from being a corporate legal advisor, she became a part of World Vision; overseeing the local Community Development Projects in East Malaysia; how child sponsorship is taking on a new twist in the Chosen project; her continued conviction to remain true to the cause; and yes, the renowned annual 30-Hour Famine.

Listen to her share on her plans forward for World Vision Malaysia and how each of us can make the world a better place because every you (us!) count.

Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and Google Podcasts or whatever you stream podcast.

26/06/2022

The works of our previous guest Emelia Thiran is on display at her first ever solo exhibition from 2-10 July 2022, from 11am-7pm daily.

The venue is at Komunal at 25 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur.

This exhibition is curated by Noor Mahnun and will feature 14 of Emelia's acrylic paintings.

Free workshops for families with children aged 7 and above are available. The workshops run from 11:30am to 12pm daily.

Admission is free but you'll need to WhatsApp (+60)17-8803588 to register for the workshop. Spaces are limited.

22/06/2022

COMING 2 JULY 2022.

Episode 12 is on its way. We will be talking to Terry Leong, the Acting CEO of World Vision Malaysia.

Prior to her appointment Terry was the Senior Director overseeing World Vision Malaysia's local projects, which include Community Development Projects in Mukim Tulid and Tatalaan in Sabah, covering key areas such as education, child protection, economic development, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

Terry was a corporate legal advisor before joining World Vision International in 2009.

Listen to her share on the plans she has for World Vision Malaysia and how each of us can make the world a better place one child at a time.

12/06/2022

Season 2 is here.

Our 11th full-length episode is now on YouTube.

This installment features Sharon Lee, Founder of Tender Hearts Cafe, based in VSQ PJ City Centre. A social enterprise, Tender Hearts Cafe champions for the inclusion, acceptance and equality of special needs.

Listen to Sharon's story on how she started the cafe, her struggles with cancer and how she managed to pull through despite the major setback, and finding out her purpose along the way.

Be inspired: an episode you don't want to miss!

https://youtu.be/MLJnDB4Vvkc

This is Episode 11.This also marks the first episode of Season 2.Our guest for this episode is Sharon Lee, the founder of Tender Hearts Cafe, a social enterp...

10/06/2022

Kopitiam Conversations Season 2 is here!

New episodes from 11 June 2022.

The season begins with our first physical on-site interview. Our guest for this first episode of the new season is Sharon Lee, the founder of Tender Hearts Cafe (
) a social enterprise championing for the inclusion, acceptance and equality for special needs. A mother to a girl with special needs, listen to the story of how Sharon started a cafe with no prior experience in F&B and with little training in care for those with special needs.

This episode will leave you inspired to become more.

07/06/2022

Season 2 of Kopitiam Conversations is back this Saturday (11 June) at 11am with a new episode.

Starting off Season 2, Winston will be talking to Sharon Lee from on her passion to champion equality for those with special needs.

But first here's a word from our host Winston.

02/05/2022

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri | Salam Eid Mubarak | Maaf Zahir Batin.

31/01/2022

Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. May the year ahead brings good health and plenty of blessings.

18/01/2022

Last week we released another episode in our audio-only Kopitiam Conversations X/Presso.

This episode, our host Winston spoke to Abigail Lim and Clara Tan .at.home on how they responded to an unlikely call to cat adoption right at the start of the nationwide pandemic lockdown in 2020.

With 19 cats under their care today, listen to their challenges, struggles, and, ultimately, their conviction on why they carry on.

An episode not to be missed.

KCX is a shorter, condensed and more 'kaw' version of our regular podcast in audio-only format.

Listen to the full story on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.

12/01/2022

The second episode of Kopitiam Conversations X/Presso (KCX) is out NOW!

This episode features two guests: Abigail Lim, a lawyer; and Clara Tan, a freelance designer-turned-legal clerk. Between them, they have adopted 19 cats!

Forced by circumstances to work from home during the pandemic lockdown, the two of them made the collective decision to adopt stray cats into their home.

Learn more about what they do by visiting their Instagram at: .at.home

KCX is an audio-only podcast from Kopitiam Conversations which features more of the same sound bites focused on more current issues and are also shorter, condensed and more kaw-kaw.

Now on Spotify and other podcast platforms.

11/01/2022

Perhaps 2022 is the year some of us are considering to pursue a lifestyle change for a healthier life.

(Re)Watch our final episode from last year on how Dr Emelia Thiran, an educator and art historian, took this leap of faith following a drastic wake-up call.

On Spotify, YouTube and wherever you listen to podcast.

31/12/2021

We've been doing this for 6 months now and what a year it's been so far. To all those who were with us since the beginning (friends, listeners, guests), we would like to thank you for your support. To those who haven't had the opportunity, go give it a shot and download any of our episodes.

In any case, Kopitiam Conversations would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year in 2022 and we value your continued support. Here's hoping 2022 would be a better year for all.

And we will be back.

New Kopitiam Conversations X/Presso drops January 2022.

24/12/2021

It's our first six months and this is our first Christmas. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who had supported us on our short journey so far.

In the season of giving, Kopitiam Conversations wishes all our audience a blessed Christmas and a happy new year in 2022. May you be blessed in the company of your loved ones and that the new year will bring renewed hope.

As the work to rebuild our country in the wake of the recent floods continue, may we generously help one another in our time of need.

23/12/2021

Someone sent us this today. Cracked me up. 🤣

06/11/2021

Our 10th full-length episode is now available online.

This episode features Dr Emelia Thiran, PhD, an artist, art historian, educator, and author of the book, 'Living Art: The Inspired Lives of 14 Malaysian Artists and Their Art Practice' who sat down in her studio and discussed with Winston on her career-changing journey from academia to a fulfilling life in being an abstract artist. Find out what inspires her art.

Now available on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you stream your Podcasts.

https://youtu.be/5FUPZ8pOlBs

This is Episode 10.Our guest for this episode is Dr Emelia Thiran, PhD, an artist, art writer, art educator and designer based in Kuala Lumpur.Emelia receive...

03/11/2021

To get good ideas, we sometimes need to quieten ourselves and lean into our own intuitions.

Dr Emelia Thiran, an artist, art historian, educator and author details her journey pursuing PhD, trading her career in academia following a season of personal crisis and soul-searching for a more fulfilling career as a professional artist.

Slow down and be in the present--listen to this episode coming out tomorrow on Deepavali Day, 4 November 2021 (Thursday) at 1pm (GMT+8).

01/11/2021

COMING THIS THURSDAY (4 November): We're reaching a milestone this Thursday!

Our 10th full-length episode features Dr Emelia Thiran, PhD, an artist, art historian, educator, and author of the book, 'Living Art: The Inspired Lives of 14 Malaysian Artists and Their Art Practice'.

Dr Emelia sits down in her studio and discusses with our host Winston on her personal journey from being an academia in pursuit of her doctorate in Art History, to writing the book on her curated work on the art of a select group of Malaysian artists.

Listen to her share on how a life-changing experience took her from being a faculty member juggling with the rigours of producing scholarly articles to a career as a full-time professional artist with a more manageable pace of life and more family time.

A good time to pause, reflect and reset. Listen to this episode coming out on 4 November 2021 (Thursday) at 1pm (GMT+8).

01/11/2021

Have you caught up with our latest episode on 21 October? If you haven't, then go check out our conversation with Daniel Mok on how he went from a Graphic Design student to work as a copywriter, and later to script writing for JinnyboyTV and Imagineer Films and eventually pursued his passion project through

21/10/2021

Episode 9 just dropped.

This episode features Daniel Mok who is a freelance advertising copywriter and script writer by day (having worked with JinnyboyTV as well as ads with Taylor's University, Gamuda Gardens and Sunway Berhad) and moonlights as a web comic artist.

Daniel discusses with Winston on how project was birthed, the inspirations behind his artwork and also his future plans for his web comics.

Go support and watch this one!

Available on YouTube, Spotify, and your other podcast platforms.



https://youtu.be/Alu3t1FpEps

This is Episode 9.Our guest for this episode is Daniel Mok, a freelance advertising copywriter and scriptwriter by day, and comic artist by night. In his wor...

20/10/2021

Sometimes, with hardships comes creativity.

Daniel Mok aka .mokkies shares on how he marries his training as a graphic designer and his career as a copywriter to enable him to create which became a runaway hit and a place of amusement and entertainment during the prolonged Movement Control Order earlier this year.

Be amused. Be strictly entertained tomorrow.

This episode drops on 21 October (Thursday) at 1pm (GMT+8).

18/10/2021

COMING UP NEXT:

You have seen him on Says.com. You have seen his web comics on and probably at some point may have reshared his work to your friends.

Our next guest is Daniel Mok who is a freelance advertising copywriter and script writer by day, having worked with JinnyboyTV as well as ads with Taylor's University, Gamuda Gardens and Sunway Berhad. By night, he moonlights as a web comic artist.

Daniel discusses with Winston on how this project was birthed, the inspirations behind his artwork and also his future plans for web comics.

Another laugh-out-loud episode awaits: you don't wanna miss this one!

Save the date: 21 October 2021.

07/10/2021

Episode 8 just dropped!
This episode features Britney Pang, singer/performer and finalist in both China DragonTV's 'Girls Fighting' and ASTRO AEC's 'Classics Alive'
Available on YouTube, Spotify, and your other podcast platforms.



https://youtu.be/9VQVKwcQhrE

This is Episode 8.My guest for this episode is Britney Pang, a singer/performer who has performed on China's Dragon TV's all-girls singing knockout competiti...

06/10/2021

In the next episode dropping tomorrow (7 October), Britney Pang, singer and performer, shares with our host Winston on performing far from home in Shanghai at fifteen under the watchful eyes of Seungri (formerly of BIGBANG fame) among other mentors; being on Astro AEC's Classics Alive; and keeping herself energise through performing music.