Welcome to GOSSIP!
KRYSS Network’s very own podcast where alternative perspectives make sense. Join our conversations as we unpack our local state of affairs with a gender lens.
Why GOSSIP?
“Growing up, alternative perspectives never made sense to me.” – one of KRYSS Network’s Team Members during an internal meeting
Oftentimes when we hear dissenting viewpoints, our immediate response is to become dismissive as we are entrapped in our own biases. We created GOSSIP with an aim to build spaces where we can engage in a dialogue, shining a light on perspectives that are not normally found or frequently talked about in the mainstream scope, especially when it comes to analysing issues from a gender lens.
We believe by generating dynamic democratic discussions we can collectively broaden our understanding, knowledge, and attitudes about the workings of the world and the social issues plaguing our country.
So join us and feel free to leave a comment/ message to unpack with us on our monthly conversations as we work together to foster a healthy political conversation climate in our community.
(PS. We chose the name ‘GOSSIP’ because it has always been negatively associated with women dishing other people’s personal and private affairs behind their backs when back in the days, gossiping was simply a manner for close friends or siblings to communicate in order to form bonds and express affection. It was also discovered to be therapeutic for women who were asked to stay at home all day.)
You can read more about the word’s interesting history here.
Latest Episode
Ep 17: Youth Empowerment
To ensure inclusivity, especially from a gender perspective, we must consider those who are less outspoken and those outside of our usual circles, not just those who are already empowered. This brings us to another question: How do we identify empowered youth? By addressing these questions, we can create programs that genuinely serve all young people and foster a safer and inclusive environment.
7 April 2021
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of Centre for Independent Journalism & Zurairi, Assistant News Editor for The Malay Mail
17 May 2021
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers: Nur Thuraya Sazali and Siti Aiysyah Tumin, Researchers with Khazanah Research Institute & Chong Yee Shan, a member of the central committee of Parti Sosialis Malaysia and works with the National Union of Workers in Hospital Support and Allied Services (NUWHSAS) for better labour rights
9 July 2021
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Jamaliah Jamaluddin, State Assemblyperson for Bandar Utama Selangor Vice Chief for DAP Youth Socialist (DAPSY) & Alia Affendy, Activist, Feminist, Legal Practitioner
3 September 2021
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Student and TikTok Creator, Mei & GoodKids Malaysia’s Communication and Media Officer as well as emerging Spoken Word Artist, Kasthury Paramiswaran
15 December 2021
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Mastura M. Rashid, Strategist from IMPACT Malaysia & Joseph Boo, Treasurer from Persatuan Kebajikan Pekerja Industri Ehailing Malaysia (PKEH)
21 March 2022
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Rachel Gong and Siti Aiysyah Tumin, Researchers from Khazanah Research Institute
28 June 2022
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Omna Sreeni-Ong, Founder & Principal Consultant from ENGENDER Consultancy, and Sri Murniati Yusuf, Deputy Research Director from IDEAS Malaysia
20 December 2022
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Freeda Jane Madius, Research Manager from WISDOM Foundation, and Mastura M. Rashid, Strategist from Impact Malaysia
18 January 2023
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Ratna, Fat Liberationist and Syar S. Alia, Activist and Writer
6 March 2023
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring Guest Speakers:
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, a lawyer by training and currently doing her PhD in Southeast Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore and Daniella Zulkifli, Vice President of the Association of Women Lawyers and is part of the team that drafted the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill.
1 June 2023
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring guest speakers:
Shamila Unnikrishnan, a Malaysian mother who has had to fight for her equal right to confer citizenship to her children born abroad and Sarah Czarina Mashanis, Programme Coordinator from Family Frontiers
26 July 2023
Host: Angela M. Kuga Thas
Featuring guest speakers:
Numan Afifi, Founder of JEJAKA and Larissa Ann Louis, Partner and Head of Pro Bono Unit of Messrs Azri, Lee Swee Seng & Co, Advocates and Solicitors