You have either gotten one or more. Or coming close to getting one. Or more likely than not for Malaysian, you probably "paid" your way out of it. I'm talking about a summon. More specifically a traffic or parking summons. Listen to my guests experience. How they get in and out of their samban.

Question: Do we actually write "Samban" in Chinese? I have seen "三万“ but not sure if it's actually used?

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What if when your close friends or relatives passed away and come back to visit you. What if they have things for you to do to finish their last wishes? How about if your office has ghosts that will mess with keyboards? One of our guests can actually see the deceased when he goes to people's funerals and wakes. Come listen to our guests sharing their experience with the super natural.

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This week's topic is so basic yet so impactful. We all poop. But we seldom talk about it. Leave it up to Penang Hokkien Podcast to thorough discuss everything that you can and cannot imagine. I have to say, this is one of the funnest topics for me personally. I hope you'll find this either disgusting or interesting. Or both!

WARNING: You may not want to eat while listening to this episode.

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This week we continue with the high-tech trend and discussed about electronics of various kinds. From hot water kettle to VCR. Air-con to iPhone.

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Did you know that PGHK has a page on Facebook at http;//facebook.com/PenangHokkien ? Well, we do, and this week, we also talked about how we love and hate the ever-so-popular Facebook -- Bin Chhe·k. You'll be surprised what people would do on Facebook! Share your thoughts.

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The long awaited ghost stories episode is back. We tried to analyze the weird sound reported by some listeners in Penang Hokkien's Facebook page. Lelong talked about the disturbance he encountered during our previous recording that caused him to withdraw himself. WiwiWawa also shared his stories about his mom's experience in a room on an exclusive hotel room.

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I welcome the cast of Tua Thau & Huan Chu Thau back to Penang Hokkien Podcast to chat about this comedy at KLPAC. I asked the director how much of himself and his family members ended up in his writings. I also asked how the actors connector to each of their characters. Find out more in this episode, and don't forget to get your tickets early to take advantage of the early bird special.

Date & Time:
22 - 24 July @ 8:30PM
24 & 25 July @ 3:00PM

Venue:
Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur

Ticket Price:
RM35 (adults) / RM23 (students, senior citizens & disabled)

Promotion: Early bird special: RM23 (all tickets bought before July 15th 2010)

Box Office:
Purchase Online: KLPAC.org
Call / walk in: KLPAC 03 4047 9000
Call / walk in: The Actors Studio @ Lot 10 - 03 2142 2009 or 03 2143 2009
Walk in: Axcess HQ (Jalan Semangat), Axcess 1-Utama outlet & Alamanda Putrajaya outlet

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Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC) will be be presenting their very first full Hokkien comedy. And it's also played by a bunch of real Hokkien lang. That's why this production sparked my interests. I invited not only the cast, but also the writer and director to the show. We chatted about how this comedy came about and why is it fully in Hokkien.

I'm personally excited about this production, and I hope you will be too. Please go support the production. And actually bring your friends, even if they don't speak Hokkien. There will be sub-title in English. I think having experience thes sound of the full Hokkien cast is going to be a great experience.

There's also a special deal for early birds. Get the basic information below, or find out all the information from KLPAC.org.

Date & Time:
22 - 24 July @ 8:30PM
24 & 25 July @ 3:00PM

Venue:
Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)
Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur

Ticket Price:
RM35 (adults) / RM23 (students, senior citizens & disabled)

Promotion: Early bird special: RM23 (all tickets bought before July 15th 2010)

Box Office:
Purchase Online: KLPAC.org
Call / walk in: KLPAC 03 4047 9000
Call / walk in: The Actors Studio @ Lot 10 - 03 2142 2009 or 03 2143 2009
Walk in: Axcess HQ (Jalan Semangat), Axcess 1-Utama outlet & Alamanda Putrajaya outlet

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Some of you may have remembered the ang-mo·, Michael Churchman who appeared on a couple episodes of PGHK.

This week, I spent the entire episode chatting with him. Obviously I am impressed with his ability, interest, and knowledge about Hokkien. And I'm curious as to how and why he started learning Hokkien. Find out in this episode.

He has also agreed to share his studies and knowledge about Penang Hokkien with us on our website.

Go to a new segment on PGHK called Learn More About Penang Hokkien to read Michael's article.

After you listen to this episode, actually, while you're listening to this episode, head over to How to Write Hokkien in the Roman Alphabet – An-choaⁿ iong Ang-mo∙-ji sia Hok-kian-oa and learn the standard way of writing Penang Hokkien.

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We continue to talk about Pak Chiu Cheng (masturbation), and we actually went into talking about sex in general. Find out who I hung up from the recording. We invited the girls to ask the guys questions. I'm sure you'll learn something new.

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The long awaited topic of Pak Chiu Cheng is finally here. I have so many guest and so many questions and stories that I have to break this show up into two. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did discussing about it. I guess it's hard to find this kind of topic of discussion elsewhere. Share your thoughts in the comments area too.

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Since the Thomas Cup just started yesterday, we decided to chat about badminton in general. I'm sure you can relate many of the things we discussed in the show. Share your experience in the comment area too.

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We talked about ghosts in Penang, scary incidents that happened to some drama groups, and ghosts on the streets of a newly developed housing area. Super scary.

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When I say "Night Club", what comes to your mind? Bar girls? Rich old men? Or discos? Listen to funny stories from our guests. Share your own stories too.

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Death is something that is unavoidable. This week, we discuss about funeral. What we used to do, what is the new trend, and various styles for coffins.

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Did you remember learning about sex in school? Did you get proper sexual education? Who taught you about sex? Find out how our special guests learned about sex growing up.

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This week's ghost episode, we discussed about all the haunted houses. New and old. Hope you'll enjoy and share yours here on the comments area.

I'll post the photos and links very soon.

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Do you hate kacuak or sintang more? Listen to our guest sharing their experience with household pests.

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Do you ever lose our temper and composure and start a verbal fight? Well, this week a few of us shared that moment with you. Do you every quarrel? Are you usually the winner or the loser? Do you get loud? Share your stories.

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We are toying with a new show idea for a secondary show here on Penang Hokkien Podcast. Listen to our ideas, and chime in your own ideas.

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We discussed problems and issues we had when we record ghost stories episodes. WiwiWawa has his own problems when he tried to record his own ghost story shows. Guests shared their issue with internet connections and more during the recordings.

Also, visit and support WiwiWawa's own ghost stories with our favorite Jepun LauEe over on 挑燈夜談 Ghost Stories.

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Do you believe in pantang larang? Listen to our guests sharing theirs. Whether you believe in superstition, you are guaranteed a good laugh.

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Many special guests returned to talk about the two integral parts of CNY. Ang Pao and firecrackers! Remember chasing the parachute? Remember being chased by the Katakpuru firecrackers? Some of us like the smell of firecrackers, some hated it. What about you? Share your stories in the comments area.

Link to a blog post by Huai Bin, SixtheSeal.com:
Firecrackers in Malaysia - photos, videos and descriptions

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Happy Chinese New Year! Keng Hee Huat Chye! We have a HUGE group of listeners. Old and new listeners all get together, including Ang Moh! Hope you all have a great new year! Thanks for all your support, year after year.

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We have a special kueh expert as our guest. It's Xiamen Ah Long's aunt, Chio Bee Bee. Ah Long himself, and eating expert, San Kiu Kiu. We talked about Chinese New Year kueh. How to make and how to eat! Share your favorite CNY kueh in the comment area.

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Chinese New Year is only two weeks away. Have you started your CNY clothes shopping? This week, we we'll spend over and hour talking about our shopping experience and tips. Do you already have your outfit selected?

NEW SHOW TEST RUN:
The food show that you heard us discussed at the end of the podcast.
Please contact myself or WiwiWawa if you want to join the show.
Miku Email: ongline@gmail.com
Wiwiwawa: willy@mobileradio.hk

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Are you ever bored? This show, we'll devote an entire hour to talk about this. What makes you sien? What do you do when you're sien? Listen to our guests sharing their views. Also featuring the Lonely Classroom (now find the show in iTunes - click on iTunes icon on left).

NEW SHOW TEST RUN:
The food show that you heard us discussed at the end of the podcast.
Please contact myself or WiwiWawa if you want to join the show.
Miku Email: ongline@gmail.com
Wiwiwawa: willy@mobileradio.hk

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Apparently, there are many people who have a lot of Beh Syiok incidents to talk on PGHK that I have to do a second show. Find out if you can relate to some of these situations. Some are more serious, and some are not so serious. But certainly a lesson to learn regardless. And a few laughs too.

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We have a guest who can see ghosts when she was little. She saw a girl ghost when she was young. Another guest shared his experience in a Thai Buddhist temple where he witnessed others possessed by spirits. More hotel ghost stories from another guest.

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This week we invited some special guests to come share with us their experience of being parents or those who played a part in raising children. Very interesting and eye-opening episode. Of course, laughters are also included.

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As the new year is just around the corner, many of us want to set new year's resolutions to be fitter and prettier. So, we decided to talk about vanity. What you do to keep yourself youthful and gorgeous. Check out their vanity stories from our old and new special guests. Including a very special guest Lady Gaga!

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Our special guest brought to us some Siamese lessons and sharing of the holiday coming up this Friday, Christmas! Xiamen Ah Long and I both love to speak nonsense Thai, so it was a perfect Thai Christmas episode, and lots of good laughs.

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It is always nice to listen to ghost stories from those who experienced it themselves. Listen to our guests share their personal experience. One rolled down the hill. Another heard the sound of Kong Teik. We also constantly had problem with out connections. Is this ghost disturbing our guest's connection in a hotel?

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If you have purchased a car before, or looking to purchase a car, you may enjoy this episode. Listen to how different one purchase a car in Malaysia and outside of Malaysia. Along with some funny stories.

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As school holiday is approaching, we discussed what we like to do during school holidays. Different generations of the listeners have different activities that they do. Find out which guest has a super laugh! Hope you will enjoy your school holiday.

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We are so happy to have a new bird and two very OLD OLD Bird back to the show! What could be better than talking about relationship and love from new and old listeners. Listen to the show and share your own opinion about love. Perhaps you can even pick up some tips on how to be a good husband, wife or life partner.

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We are back for another episode of ghost stories. We talked about WiwiWawa's 2nd bedroom. Ghosts in China. Have you heard ghost knocking on your door? One of guests' parents did.

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This week we discussed about stinky food. Food that you like because it's sticky and food that you hate because it smells horrible. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, some came be said for stinky food. Share your own stinky food likes and dislikes in the comment area.

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Due to popular demand, we are bringing back the topic of "Pak Toh" or dating. Everyone has their own experience or lack of experience to share. I'm sure you'll find some of our stories sweet, and some hilarious, and some you can relate.

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What's not to talk about regarding durians. As we all call it in Hokkien, Liu Lian.

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Not all of you played with fire, but I'm sure many of you grew up playing with water. Check out our special guests' stories.

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When I was back in Penang, I met up with a bunch of listeners at Starbucks, Queensbay. We talked about fish. What is your favorite fish? Listen to stories from fishermen.

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Since you have just stuffed your face with mooncakes, we talked about lanterns and mooncakes. Haisom gave me some jelly mooncakes made by his relative. Yum. Sorry for the late post. I was in the air. The first thing I did is buy wifi access and post the show. Enjoy. I met almost all of the guests in person in Penang.

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Please come with me on a coverage a few funny rides I had with WiwiWawa's sapu teksi. I really enjoyed meeting all of you. I especially enjoy riding in WiwiWawa's car and being driven with his kopi lesen! Thanks to all of you who took the time to meet me. Hope we will do this again soon.

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Meeting a bunch of listeners at E-Gate and talk about hotel, and ghost stories took over.

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Met some listeners at Starbucks at Queensbay. Very noisy, but don't complain. I'm only posting because you cannot make it! Enjoy.

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We just celebrated the Ghost Festival, it's perfect time for us to talk about the festival. We have many crazy guests. You cannot miss this episode.

I will be leaving for Penang this Thursday morning. Will be arriving in Penang on September 12th around 9PM at Penang International Airport. Please follow me on Twitter, Facebook and http://PenangHokkien.com for more information about gatherings.

See you all in Penang!

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We celebrate the 5th anniversary of Penang Hokkien Podcast and Merdeka day. We discussed about inter-racial marriages and racial subjects in a multi-racial country.

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Were you fascinated by playing with fire? Listen to all our childhood games with fire and the accidents that happened! Were you one of those children who played with fire? Tell us your experience in the comment area.

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Are you like myself and all my guests, who were not able to run away from having to attend tuition classes? Did you go to tuition classes to learn more or just to socialize. Share your experience as you listen to our guests share theirs.

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We discussed the new environmentally friendly action that the Penang government is taking to reduce plastic bag (plastik long - in Hokkien) usage. What do you think about it? Are you following? Are you annoyed? Let us know.

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Listen to the ghost with a newspaper face. What happens to your second room? Who wants me to record in WiwiWawa's room? Listen for any extra voice?

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Do you sometimes just crave the simple but tasty home-cooked meals? Perhaps your mom made those for you. Perhaps your father, grandparents, or yourself. Listen to our guests sharing their favorite home-cooked meals.

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Were you a good child? Or were you a naughty one? Come listen to some of the stories from my guests about their own naughty childhood and how is naughty different from the yesteryear and today.

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I'm sure some of you are excited to find out if Mabel/Xinyi made it into the final round of Estee Lauder Model Search. Listen to the beginning of the show to find out.

Be a part of Penang Hokkien's official Facebook Page.

We honor our beloved listener Hainamkeipui as we discussed about celebrities who passed. Malaysian stars to USA to Hong Kong.

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Please help me vote for my beautiful niece, Mabel Kok Xinyi. Listen to us discussed about her childhood and how she got involved in the Estee Lauder Model Search. I told some of her embarrassing stories when she was little.

If you'd like, please help me vote for her into the next round. If you're a Malaysian, use your Malaysian IC, or you can use your passport. Register, and you'll get a confirmation email. Verify the email, and go back to vote for her. Simply click on the picture below, and look for Kok Xinyi and give her your vote. Thank you.

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We continue the second part of the ghost stories from last week.
This week we will find about the green ghost. What will you do if you were just told that there were ghosts appearing in other rooms in your house?

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A bunch of Chung Tut High School old and current students gathered together and talked about their school, their teacher's nicknames, and more. If you're one of the teachers, I'd love to hear from you.

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This week our guests and I shared our experience on how we were cheated. Sometimes little things like an expensive bowl of noodles. Or sometimes paying thousands of ringgit of money and never get the products.

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Ghost stories are back. Some people can see ghosts, some people can hear ghosts. One of our guests can hear their voices. And more.

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We discussed how we missed Penang. Our guests shared how they missed Penang now and when they were not in Penang. I'm sure many of you would be able to relate. Share your experience in the comments area.

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And I personally thank ALL my Penang Hokkien listeners who look beyond my being gay and just know me as your Miku John. Thank you!

Brought to you by the Committee for the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, and Gays.com

Are you one of those who were scared of the dentist? Or are you like me who are not afraid of the dentist. Listen to our guests sharing their experience. Share yours in our comment area.

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Since yesterday was Mother's Day, we thought that it would be nice to talk about our mothers. There are funny stories and there are also sweet stories. I wish all the PGHK listeners who are also mothers or serve as nurturing maternal roles a Happy Mother's Day. Share your mom's stories with us in the comments area.

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Jamie talks to ghost with various tools on YouTube.

Now that school holiday is over, we discussed the topic of going back to school. Buying books, finding your new classrooms, and so forth.