
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast
The New Straits Times, founded in 1845, is an influential voice in both the print and digital worlds. Our first podcast offerings are from Sunday Vibes. Expect vibrant and light-hearted conversations. Stay tuned for more programmes that will tap into our wide coverage of politics, business, sports and entertainment.
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Show overview
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 91 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 33 min and 37 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 weeks ago, with 3 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Audio+.
From the publisher
The NST Podcast features frank, insightful and sometimes witty discussions on topics drawn from an authoritative source of news on personalities, politics, business, sports, global events and entertainment. Now, featuring a vibrant and light-hearted podcast, Sunday Vibes @ New Straits Times.
Latest Episodes
View all 91 episodesSunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: The Anti-Love Generation?
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Raya in a heavy world
etween celebration and sorrow, where do we stand? This Hari Raya, hosts Intan, Elena and guest Tammy Chan turn inward - reflecting on gratitude, empathy and the quiet reminders of what it means to have enough, while the world beyond us struggles.
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Less Baggage, More Peace in 2026!
New year, same chaos - just with better boundaries. Host intan is joined by special guests, Azroz and Adrian for a brutally honest, no-new-year-new-me conversation about what we’re actually doing in 2026. We’re ditching unrealistic resolutions and talking about what we’re letting go of, what we’re protecting with our lives, and what we’re hoping for (minus the over-planning). Plus, we play Keep, Drop, or Carry Lightly - and yes, things get real. If you’re tired of reinventing yourself and just want peace, this episode is your sign!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Reflections, revelations and festive chaos
The year gave us moments - this episode puts them on trial. Host Intan is joined by guests Adrian Chandran and Karen Ho for laughs, reflections and festive dilemmas that reveal far more than anyone planned. Fast, fun, and unexpectedly honest - this is year-end energy at its best.
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Is Time Really Slipping Away, Or Are We Letting It Slip?
Is time actually speeding up… or are we the ones snoozing at the wheel? In this episode, join Intan, Elena and guest, Adrian Chandran as they unpack why our days feel shorter, our schedules feel tighter, and how we might be sabotaging our own sense of time. From Malaysian hustle culture to the tiny habits that quietly steal our minutes, they dive into the truth behind “not enough time” - and how to take it back. Give it a listen before this moment slips away too!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Do Exams Really Make Us Smarter?
In this candid and funny episode, hosts Intan and Elena are joined by multi-talented guest Patrick Leong — singer, producer, teacher and yes, doll-maker — to talk all things exams. From unforgettable school tests to nerve-wracking driving exams, the trio share stories that will make you laugh and nod in recognition. They reflect on why we shouldn’t take our school years for granted, what preparation really means, and whether exams truly matter in shaping who we become. Expect nostalgia, humour and a few life lessons that go beyond grades.
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: To Rotan or Not To Rotan - the Sting of Discipline
In this latest thought-provoking episode, hosts Intan and Elena get candid with guest Azroz about growing up under the rule of the rotan - from hilarious school punishments to real talk about fear, respect and modern discipline. Expect laughter, debate, and a few emotional bruises!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Saving Cents, Spending Sense!
Hack the budget, keep the treat - hosts Intan, and guest Karen Ho, Azroz share their funniest tricks, guilty splurges and survival hacks for making the ringgit last (without giving up the good stuff).
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Choosing A.I. to Find Your Love
From newspaper classifieds that promised a “good boy, doctor, non-smoker” to swiping left in 0.5 seconds, love has always found a way to be awkward. 🤭 This week, Intan, Elena, and guest Karen Ho dive into the world of dating apps and A.I. cupids — asking if love is still romantic… or just mass-produced with factory settings.
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: So You Think You’re Malaysian?
In this episode, host Intan puts co-host Elena and guest Azroz to the test: How well do they really know Malaysia? From hibiscus petals and forgotten history to food fights (nasi lemak vs roti canai, anyone?), it’s a Malaysia Day game show with heart, banter, and plenty of laughs!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Beyond Nasi Lemak: Malaysia at 68!
From nasi lemak to nationhood — join hosts Intan, Elena and guest, Charles Chua, the globetrotting Sabahan lawyer, as they chew on Malaysia’s 68th Merdeka, the little things that bind us, and what “independence” really tastes like!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Back when 'swipe' meant mosquitoes!
Milo vans, mixtapes and memories that refuse to fade...Join hosts Intan, Elena and guest Karen Ho as they deep-dive into the past - because some things are too good to leave in black and white!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Situationships: Fun, Fling or Full-on Confusion?
He says it’s chill. You’re spiraling. Welcome to the ‘situationship’! Hosts Intan, Elena and guest Azroz get brutally honest about the dating grey zone nobody wants to admit they’re in!
Sunday Vibes @ NST Podcast: Is Living With Your Parents The New Flex?
More Malaysians are staying with their parents—but is it laziness or lowkey genius? Join hosts Intan, Elena and guest Azroz as they unpack the stigma, the savings, and the surprising perks of multigenerational living in 2025. Staying home might just be the ultimate power move!
Ep 77Sunday Vibes @ NST: Boomers: Zoomers and the Retirement Rumble
The retirement age debate gets spicy with the government mulling over the proposal to raise Malaysia's retirement age from 60 to 65. Join hosts Intan, Elena and special guests, Azroz and Dayang Norma as they throw job hopes, generational gripes, and workplace dreams into the ring.
Sunday Vibes @ NST: Passion vs Paycheck: Mimpi Besar, Tapi Makan Apa?
Can Malaysians still chase passion - or is “kerja stabil” the only way? Hosts Intan, Elena and guest Yenni Law unpack the real cost of dreams, the myth of hustle culture, and why some sacrifices never make it to Instagram.
Ep 75SundayVibes @ NST: Why 'More' Isn't the Answer Anymore!
In this soul-stirring episode, hosts Intan, Elena and guest, Azroz Mohd, unpack how success, ambition and happiness evolve as we get older. They reflect on what it really means to feel fulfilled in our second act - when life's no longer about chasing more, but finally chasing what matters.
Ep 74SundayVibes @ NST: Festive FOMO: Raya edition
Every year it's the same song: baju baru, kuih Raya overload, and chasing Pinterest-worthy open houses. Join hosts Intan and Elena as they ponder on the million-Raya-ringgit question - Why do we still put ourselves through the stress? Is it tradition? Peer pressure? Or just sheer FOMO?
Ep 73SundayVibes @ NST: The Raya We Need!
Join hosts Intan, Elena and guest, Ninot Aziz as they dive into the Raya we need - the one with big family gatherings, epic feasts and moments that never get old. It's time to reflect on what made Raya truly special in the good ol' days!
Ep 72SundayVibes@NST: From Ex to Next: The Rebound Hustle
Rebounds: Are they just a stepping stone, or a dangerous game we play to avoid the pain of heartbreak? Tune in to hear what host Intan, and guests Selinaah Muralitharan and Karen Ho have to say as they banter about love, lust, and everything in between. They’ll laugh, they’ll debate, and they’ll figure out if a rebound is the cure, or just a band-aid for a broken heart!