Malaysians on the Move

Kai Yee, UK: PhD, Science and Academia

Yoshnee speaks with Kai Yee, a PhD candidate at Oxford specializing in cancer immunology. From growing up in Malaysia and studying biomedical science at Imperial College London, Kai Yee shares how she adapted to life in the UK, and found her way into cutting-edge cancer research. We also talk about the challenges of shifting from traditional education to a research-driven mindset and what it means to represent Malaysia on the global science stage. Tune in!   ------------------------------------- Connect with Kai Yee on Linkedin [www.linkedin.com/in/kai-yee-eng] Follow Malaysians on the Move ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@malaysiansonthemove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/malaysiansonthemove/] If you are a Malaysian interested in sharing your story on the podcast, reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠malaysiansonthemove.com⁠ [www.malaysiansonthemove.com]

Tasha Mae, USA: Athlete, Culture Lover, Philosophy Lover [VIDEO]

Tasha's journey from a young beach volleyball enthusiast in Malaysia to playing Division I in the US reveals why access and resources matter more than raw talent. She shares how she discovered her passion for indoor volleyball at age 10, navigated Malaysia's sports system, and found her sporting home abroad — transforming her approach to training, coaching, and competition along the way. Tune in for an honest reflection on multicultural identity and the unique ways Malaysia blends diverse cultures into daily life. ------------------------------------- Connect with Tasha on: * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/dhiren-doshi]⁠ @tashamae__ [https://instagram.com/tashmae__] Follow Malaysians on the Move ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@malaysiansonthemove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/malaysiansonthemove/] If you are a Malaysian interested in sharing your story on the podcast, reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠malaysiansonthemove.com [www.malaysiansonthemove.com]

Kathrine L, Japan: Nature, Culture, Connection [VIDEO]

Join Yoshnee in another video episode as she chats with Kathrine Leong, a music teacher thriving in Japan. From her roots in Ipoh to her adventurous move to Tokyo, Kathrine shares her journey of cultural adaptation, language mastery, and building a vibrant community abroad. Discover how her passion for music opened unexpected doors and learn her tips for embracing life in a new country. ------------------------------------- Connect with Kathrine on: * Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/dhiren-doshi]⁠@katspace___ [https://www.instagram.com/katspace___/] * Kathrine's Youtube Channel [https://youtube.com/@katspace___?si=pIJobuzbqh81lv1t] Follow Malaysians on the Move ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@malaysiansonthemove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/malaysiansonthemove/] If you are a Malaysian interested in sharing your story on the podcast, reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠malaysiansonthemove.com⁠⁠⁠ [www.malaysiansonthemove.com]

Ayne Zarof, UK: Doctor, Author, Mum [VIDEO]

In this special first video episode, Yoshnee chats with Ayne Zarof, a pediatrician-in-training based in the UK. After a brief stint in Scotland post-boarding school and a meaningful volunteer experience in Kenya, Ayne pursued her medical degree and eventually settled in the UK, where she's now raising her two children. Inspired by the desire to preserve cultural identity, Ayne authored Malaysia in You—a beautifully crafted children's book that celebrates Malaysian heritage and helps young readers connect with their roots. Tune in as Ayne reflects on her path from childhood to authorship, and everything in between. ------------------------------------- Connect with Ayne on: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/dhiren-doshi]⁠@aynezarof [https://www.instagram.com/aynezarof] 📘 Malaysia in You [https://aynezarof.com/malaysia-in-you] goes live on July 14th 2025! Pre-order ⁠here⁠ [https://aynezarof.com/malaysia-in-you] now! Follow Malaysians on the Move ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@malaysiansonthemove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/malaysiansonthemove/] If you are a Malaysian interested in sharing your story on the podcast, reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠malaysiansonthemove.com⁠⁠⁠ [www.malaysiansonthemove.com]

Janice S, Australia: Freediver, Ocean Confidence Advocate

In this episode, Yoshnee chats with Janice Siew, a friend she’s known for over 15 years. Janice moved to the UK for her undergraduate studies and later relocated to Australia through a work opportunity. While they touch on her journey living abroad, much of the conversation centers on Janice’s growing passion for freediving—what started as a casual ocean activity has evolved into a deep and meaningful part of her life. Tune in to find out just how long Janice can hold her breath underwater! ------------------------------ Connect with Janice on: Instagram: ⁠ [www.linkedin.com/in/dhiren-doshi]@janice.freediver [https://www.instagram.com/janice.freediver/] Follow Malaysians on the Move ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@malaysiansonthemove⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/malaysiansonthemove/] If you are a Malaysian interested in sharing your story on the podcast, reach out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠malaysiansonthemove.com⁠⁠⁠ [www.malaysiansonthemove.com]