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How the BBC Battles Fake News: Jonathan Munro’s Insider Take | Life Confessions S4E15

Deputy CEO of BBC News, Jonathan Munro reflects on his defining early-career scoops and reveals how BBC Monitoring battles disinformation while rebuilding trust with digital-native audiences. He breaks down the BBC’s playbook for impartial global reporting, local partnerships in press-restricted regions, story-selection instincts, and his top goals for News Global over the next year.

44 MIN • 21 July 2025

How Malaysia’s Chess Prodigy Became a Woman International Master | Life Confessions S4E14

Puteri Munajjah Az-Zahraa Azhar shares her journey from learning chess at four to becoming Malaysia’s third Woman International Master. She reveals the training and mindset shifts, and discusses challenges from gender bias and cheating scandals to AI’s impact, while outlining her vision for future female players.

29 MIN • 14 July 2025

How Amanda Nell Eu Is Redefining Malaysian Horror Through Girlhood, Folklore & Film | Life Confessions S4E13

Award-winning filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu opens up about her multicultural roots, her journey from Venice to Cannes, and why female rage, Malaysian myths, and the grotesque are at the heart of her storytelling. In this deeply personal conversation, she reflects on her creative challenges, artistic resilience, and the future of Southeast Asian cinema.

39 MIN • 07 July 2025

From Subang Jaya to Crazy Rich Asians: Alia Bastamam’s Bold Fashion Journey | Life Confessions S4E12

Fashion designer Alia Bastamam opens up about facing rejection, finding resilience, and redefining what Malaysian luxury means on the global stage. From Crazy Rich Asians to building a brand that empowers women, this is a story of bold vision and quiet power.

36 MIN • 30 June 2025

The Art of Timeless Speed: Bufori’s Vision for Luxury Cars | Life Confessions S4E11

From a garage in Australia to handcrafted masterpieces in Malaysia, Gerry Khouri built a brand where every car is a sculpture of time. In this rare conversation, they reveal the risks, philosophy, and family vision behind one of the world’s most exclusive carmakers.

36 MIN • 23 June 2025