KK12FM (89.5) Podcast: Recent Episodes
KK12fm (Listen. Talk. Connect)
KK12FM (89.5) is a radio station that is based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
The station consists of 5 radio announcers which are Gee Mojina, Ben Uzair, Asha, Apeng & Amy D. Each of the announcers have something special to offer to all types of listeners as they share with you their thoughts and feelings each week. We hope that you enjoy listening to them and help us share their stories with others.
Since the pandemic started, we understand that many of you are looking for contents that will help cope with the situation. Therefore, we have made this podcast.
GET OVER HERE... cause this time around, Darren and Jiannie are reviewing Mortal Kombat 2021, as well as two Oscar nominated films Pixar’s Soul and Promising Young Woman. Speaking of Oscar nominated films, they also share some thoughts regarding the upcoming Oscars and the nominees they think might win these awards and of course, Jiannie, spills the tea on some upcoming Hollywood movies. So there you have it, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
Darren and Jiannie close the 2020/2021 film awards season with chatting about who won which Oscar at the 93rd Academy Awards (which FYI: all their predictions were correct!). They review multi-festival-award winning The Disciple, and Love and Monsters starring Dylan O’Brien both out on Netflix. Darren also spits out the big news on big stuff releasing from Marvel and Disney+, including Disney+ Hotstar arriving on our shores.
REVIEWS REVIEWS REVIEWS!
With cinemas back in business and a crowd-backed director’s cut of a film released on streaming services, Darren and Jiannie discuss Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Godzilla vs. Kong and Oscar runner Minari.
They also talk about the 27th SAG Awards, and Darren delivers some news from our shores about local Sabahan filmmaker Putri Purnama Sugua and the upcoming movie filmed in Sarawak, Edge of the World. ALSO, Darren and Jiannie have some very exciting news to share about their show, so don’t miss this one out!
After a month’s hiatus due to MCO, Darren and Jiannie are back in the booth with an all new episode! In their third show, they review Paul Greengrass’ News of the World starring Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel, chat on the 2021 awards season in film including The Golden Globes and The Academy Awards (Oscars), and talk about the legacy of Malaysia’s legendary P. Ramlee in conjunction with what would be his 92nd birthday on the 22nd of March. Plus, they bring their own film news of the world. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
Picture this: You’re chilling, having a nice time with a group of friends when suddenly, someone mentions Dogecoin (???) and everything steers away from a comfortable conversation about cats to something about CRYPTOCURRENY 👀 You then excuse yourself to the loo and ask Siri, “Siri, Cryptocurrency. WHAT IS THAT?”
Sounds familiar? Well fret no more, compradre! Fauzan @fauzanmuller is here to give you a dummy’s guide to cryptocurrency alongside Asha @sharmilaasha in her new segment called:
“WHAT IS THAT?!”
Ever wondered when was the last time you went to the cinema? What even came out last year!? 😵 Fret not, Darren and Jiannie are back for the second episode of Wah-yang, to sum up 2020!
They list their favourite films of 2020, along with a film or two that they wish... could have been better. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss to start the new year ✨!
When Kevin’s family left him home alone with the radio, they thought he was safe...
...until he tuned into Wah-yang.
Nah! They make look mean in the poster but the film bandits are a lovely bunch 😆
This Christmas season, join Darren and Jiannie as they make their debut appearance on KK12FM’s new show, Wah-yang, discussing films, reviewing them and maybe making some deep dives into what makes these films great... or not!!!
In this first show, they’ll each be recommending their top 2 Christmas films and argue about why some films might or might not be Christmas films at all.
Anyone who debuts a show with a special is crazy enough but these folks are doing it anyway because HEY! It is the last month of 2020.
In my third (and final) episode of my SABAH GE16 series, I spoke to Fiqah Roslan @fiqahwithwords, Mahirah Marzuki @bymahirah and Wilson Gan @wilsongan.sabah of #UndiSabah @undisabah for my radio talk show MAKE IT HAPPEN via KK12FM.
More than ever, the votes of the youth in this Sabah State Election plays a crucial role in shaping the state’s future. What are on the minds and concern of today’s youth? Do politics fill our youths with fear or will they fight for what is right? How can Sabah Youth take part in politics beyond being a voter or being a candidate?
It is my hope we don’t just vote and participate in democracy this weekend. I truly wish we fill our thoughts with a thorough understanding of what the issues are, discover the voices of those representing us, and go to the polls with clear conscious as we chart our future.
Pemuda Pemudi of Sabah (the FUTURE LEADERS of our beautiful Land!): I dedicate this episode for you. May you be inspired to be part of nation building. Broadcast details on poster. ♥️🗳 —Ben Uzair
MakeItHappenWithBenUzair #UndiSabah #KK12FM #Sabah #KotaKinabalu #SabahGE16
A new radio talk show on KK12FM!
FRESH AIR with Ben Uzair @ben.uzair and KK expat and guest presenter Sylvia Howe @sylviajkk.
Giving that international and global perspective on a plethora of topics, Ben & Sylvia will cover issues in business, the arts, film & TV, wellness, and much more. On occasion they will visit cafés and restaurants around KK, and will do on-site reviews. Plus, interviews with various decision makers and industry players from KK and beyond.
Ben and Apeng share their fondest memories of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, and how this year’s celebration will be a unique one due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rediscovering past interviews with Ervina Erfie, Dr Sivanantini, Alixson, Dr. Glyn Davies, Chef Raphael Lee & Chef Juan Padua, Farewell Angelina, Datuk Gan Po Tiau and Sylvia Howe.
KKStrong Episode 3– A Sabahan mother and son share their lockdown experiences in New York City; a stay-at-home mother sends her husband to the supermarket; a Law of Attraction practitioner gives positive advice; a visual artist takes it to Facebook to earn; a financial advisor reemphasises emergency savings; and our station manager didn't mince his words about Malaysians' behaviour during MCO.
We decided to talk about Dopamine Detoxing and how we could remove the load of dopamine that we experience on a daily basis so we could focus on things that matter 💗 Joined by Tam and Apeng!
Make It Happen, broadcast on 14.5.2020. Ben and Apeng share tips on how to reach out tactfully to a person needing mental health assistance.
Make It Happen, broadcast 12.5.2020. Ben and Asha share experiences dealing with online vendors during the MCO and present tips for business owners to improve their communication with potential and current customers, especially using technology.
From having specific entries to enter the building to having your temperature “gunned down”, shopping will never be the same again! Find out the latest happenings in and around town😆
After an unfortunate discovery at one of the biggest malls in Kota Kinabalu (Mould growth on leather and other goods!!), a good lesson on how we can take care of our leather and faux leather (i.e Pleather) goods is a MUST!! Be more knowledgable about caring for your non-human loves too!
FORGIVENESS is something that we talk about but it’s hard to implement. On this episode we talked about our experiences with forgiveness and how we came to terms with it. Joined by Tam and Apeng!
Make It Happen, broadcast 5.5.2020. The Conditional Movement Control Order announcement, threw alot of Malaysians off-guard, including Ben and Asha (who were locked out of the studio for a few hours!). They got the situation under control and are able to be back behind the microphone with more discussions about current news, including a scholarship award that went viral.
Do you have “writer’s block”? Has it been happening all the time? Perhaps you’re “stuck in a rut”? Let’s settle it.....
You can be an author, a songwriter, a director or basically anything under the sun that involves creating words! One of the main challenges for all of the above is having this so-called writer’s block. How do we overcome it? Is it a real thing? Or is it just an excuse that our mind creates to prevent us from being what we can be???
On this episode, we sat down with Izan Satrina of Cendana to talk about her role and experiences in the art community, plus what Cendana have been doing to help the community.
A healthy conversation between two passionate announcers about the one thing they’re passionate about. ARTS. Whose side are you on? Was it a fair and logical “interview” that the Malaysian Arts/Music Scene witnessed recently?
Make It Happen, broadcast 30.4.2020. Ben and Apeng kept it light by sharing some viral news of the week.
Make It Happen, broadcast 28.4.2020. Ben and Tammy discuss The New Normal. What will it be like? What will it take to embrace it?
Do you know of any cheating spouses within your circle of friends or family? Would you confront them? Would you turn a blind eye? When is it necessary to get “involved” with confronting these cheaters?
How will our new normal be like after the controlled movement ends? Will it ever end? What is our exit strategy when it’s time to be out of our hibernation mode. Masks? Gloves? Sanitisers? Will it still be necessary?
A casual chat with Asha & Tam about "walking the thought", e-wallets, emotional confidence and what new year's eve 2020 will be like.
A chat about media literacy and how to increase it amongst Sabahans, with Mr. Latif Lai of Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
On this episode, we met Apeng’s mysterious cousin Pengy, and talked about our experiences during this Covid-19
Extrovert vs. introvert experiences. Viral food posts. Loud netizens and their uncouth behaviour. “Kluster Kayangan”. Join Ben @ben.uzair and Apeng @ohitsapeng in MAKE IT HAPPEN as they recap the past month in MCO MUSINGS.
«Make It Happen with Ben Uzair» welcomes Mazrie Mahat, co-founder of SmartBah Technology SB to the studio.
As the “new normal” looms, entrepreneurs are working hard to digitise their businesses to meet current and later, post-pandemic demands. What can entrepreneurs and “gig”preneurs do to remain competitive? Is digitizing the absolute future?
Plus, Mazrie shares the development of sabahalert dot com, a popular website informing Sabahans of current COVID-19 and MCO information; and the launch of smarttapau dot com, an online bazaar for entrepreneurs in food & beverage.
MAYABAYU is a Solo Artiste based in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.
She spent her childhood in the coastal state of
Sabah, developing a passion for songwriting at a
very young age and penning her first song when
she was just eleven.
After graduating from University in 2016,
MAYABAYU decided to pursue music on a full-
time basis. She has gathered various acclaims for
her work under her previous stage name, Beverly
Matujal, including winning the Global VIMA Award
for Overall Best Female Artiste in 2018.
In the beginning stages of her career, she dabbled
in the indie folk-country genre. Since then, her
sound has evolved into a unique blend of synth-pop
and East Malaysian tribal elements.
MAYABAYU now performs with a four-piece
backing band, consisting of Simmy on Keys, Faz
Aznam on Electric Guitar, Tasneem Bolhassan on
Bass and Omar Ibrahim on Drums.
As of late, she is working on her first full-length
album slated to be released in October 2020. Her
single, 'Predator', will premiere on the 20th of
March 2020.
Listen to Asha as she talks to Mayabayu about her life.