We all have an ideal home in mind; but being able to afford one at the right location with the right floor plan can be a challenge. There are so many factors involved when it comes to owning our own property as well. So is it wiser to rent or purchase a house? What are the risks involved? What are the latest property packages available in Malaysia?  This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

Back in the first few decades of Malaysia’s formation, our country experienced the unity and strength of being a multiracial nation. Somehow along the way, we became less race-blind and racism was on a rise especially on the political front. Even so, we cannot deny that being multiracial is part of Malaysia’s DNA. In fact, more and more Malaysians are forming multiracial families. What does being a multiracial family look like in our country? And do we need new family-building policies that support multiracial families? Join us for a chat with Alia Alsagoff about her very multiracial clan. This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

Cancel culture refers to mass withdrawal of support from public figures or companies that have done things which are socially unacceptable today. What are the pros and cons of cancel culture? If you are an influencer, what will ‘being canceled’ do to your life? Have you canceled anyone before? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

Since the birth of social media, some of us have been keyboard warriors, better at communicating via text instead of in-person. The pandemic season turned many shy of in-person verbal communication, creating an increase in text communication instead. How does text and verbal communication influence the way we connect with the people around us? What are the pros and cons of these communication methods? Can we rely on texting only for official matters? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

It used to be that when we meet someone for our first date, we kinda know what we are signing up for; we get to see them, talk with them, read their body language, etc. However, it is different when it comes to online dating; we are getting to know someone behind the screen who might or might not be who they say they are. For those looking for romance, which is the better way forward — online or offline dating? We chat with Grace Yap on her dating experiences in both spectrums. This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

We don’t know if ‘underthinking’ is even a word, but yes, the overthinkers have extended their thoughts to us about how sometimes people give so little thought to things that we begin to wonder if they were thinking at all. We see more and more under-thought plans and actions around us after the pandemic. Is it because we are playing catch-up, or has it just become the norm to underthink? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

A recent local movie ‘Rain Town’ brought up various family dynamics in an Asian context, which got us thinking about how our dreams and family relationships closely intertwine. In this episode, we chat about the relationships between parents and children, why we behave a certain way in life, and how all of this can jeopardise our happiness.  This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

When we travel for short getaways, we might not be able to experience the local community in their daily routines. But when we live with the locals, suddenly there are many differences that pop up and some of these might be shockingly contradictory to our very own beliefs or practices. Here are some stories from our travels to Taipei, Melbourne, and other places around the world! This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

Solo Traveling may not be as ideal as ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ moments as it has its own set of risks, but why can’t we solo travel without being labeled as problematic? Should everyone try solo traveling at least once in their lifetime? Can solo traveling be fulfilling? What are some tips and tricks for those who wish to solo travel? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message

This episode might very well be one about social etiquette as we discuss the small and big things that people around us do, which annoy us very much. From elevators to escalators, mobile phones to dining tables, can there really be so many annoying things in life? In the first place, why do people watch videos on their phones with deafening volume in public? Where do we draw the line in such matters? This episode was recorded at Studio 21:05. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jom-sembang/message