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Cakap Rojak

Songket Alliance
Society & Culture
Cakap Rojak is hosted by Teah Abdullah and Nur Wira. The hosts (and sometimes with a guest) discuss one topic each episode, from practical questions like how to make friends as an adult, to the more profound –should we chase happiness? New episodes release every first Wednesday. Visit us at songketalliance.com Twitter: twitter.com/SongketAlliance Facebook: facebook.com/songketalliance. A podcast by Songket Alliance
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Episodes

Cakap Rojak ep. 25: We're Going Into Hibernation

A "goodbye for now" short message from Teah and Nur about the Cakap Rojak podcast, explaining the factors that have led to the decision. Thank you for tuning in to Cakap Rojak.

Apr 10, 2019•5 min

Cakap Rojak ep.24: Calling Out Sexism

Calling out inappropriate and sexist comments in the workplace, or anywhere, really, can be tough. Teah and Nur talk about their experiences and why women can be afraid to speak up about the harassment they face.

Mar 06, 2019•27 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 23: So Alone, So Brave

Nur and Teah discuss eating alone in public as something women can be apprehensive about, as well as getting things done by yourself, like having to go to car workshops.

Feb 06, 2019•29 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 21: Nur Just Got Rejected

Having recently been rejected by a job she really wanted, Nur takes to talking about the rejection on the podcast as a coping mechanism. As we all do.

Nov 07, 2018•26 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 15: Mental Health (Part 1)

Part 1 of 2 on mental health. Nur and Teah discuss the possible appropriation around the mental health discussion in its current trendy state in Brunei.

Aug 15, 2018•29 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 12: Wedding Makeup

Nur, Teah, and Iman talk about their views on the wedding makeup trends in Brunei. What's up with aiming to be the literal fairest in all the dewan?

Jul 04, 2018•24 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 11: Ambitions

Iman, Nur, and Teah talk about their ambitions-- whether it's easy or not to achieve them, and if Teah's aspiration to be a prefect can still be a reality.

Jun 06, 2018•27 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 9: Code-switching

Teah and Iman are joined by poet, Hariz Fadhilah, to discuss about switching of languages, Hariz's bilingual writing, Teah's racism, and Iman's inability to read Malay properly.

May 02, 2018•26 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 8: The Tudung

Teah, Nur and Rau come together to talk about covering your head using tudung. Is it a choice for most women? And why are women's clothes so heavily policed anyway?

Apr 18, 2018•28 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 7: Learning Languages

Teah, Iman and first guest host (!) Raudhah discuss taking up new languages--why Raudhah likes it so much, the semantics of it from Iman, and Teah's language failures.

Apr 04, 2018•27 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 5: Femininity Fenomena

The hosts delve into the multifaceted concept of femininity, particularly in Brunei, questioning traditional definitions tied to appearance, quietness, and specific behaviors. They examine how societal expectations, often reinforced by elders and institutions, create double standards for women. The discussion highlights the limiting nature of the gender binary and advocates for recognizing gender as a fluid spectrum, urging listeners to challenge restrictive norms and embrace personal comfort and choice.

Mar 07, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Cakap Rojak ep.3: I'm Single, mate, WTF

This episode features Iman, Nur, and Teah openly discussing their prolonged single status. They delve into personal dating philosophies, the challenges of online platforms like Tinder, and debate what constitutes an ideal first date. The conversation also touches on commitment anxieties, family pressures, and the unique difficulties of the dating pool, questioning whether actively searching for a partner is the best approach.

Feb 07, 2018•22 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 2: Friendship in Adulthood

How does one socialise when they’ve left school? What benefits does that bring? Nur spent several years outside Brunei, hence has struggled in making new friends. Teah, meanwhile, graduated from a university that isn’t the UK, where Bruneians were a depleted resource. Iman’s fine, she’s still in university. Do these ladies even have friends??

Jan 17, 2018•21 min

Cakap Rojak ep. 1: Selamat Tahun Baru!

The New Year is seen as a clean slate--but not for these three ladies! Teah, Nur and Iman discuss traditions, what they like to do during the new year, observations, and of course, resolutions--are they worth making and keeping. Welcome to Cakap Rojak, Songket Alliance’s newest bi-monthly podcast. Visit us at http://songketalliance.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/songketalliance Facebook: http://facebook.com/songketalliance

Jan 03, 2018•22 min
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