My French Web Radio

MyFrenchWebradio

MyFrenchWebradio est la radio des Alliances Françaises de Malaisie, basées à Kuala Lumpur et à Georgetown, sur l’île de Penang. Cette initiative est née de l’envie de maintenir un lien avec notre public étudiant, francophile et curieux et de proposer du contenu pertinent et enrichissant pour continuer à faire découvrir la culture française et ses acteurs en Malaisie.

MyFrenchWebradio is the radio of the Alliances Françaises of Malaysia based in Kuala Lumpur and in Georgetown, on the island of Penang. This initiative was born out of a will to stay connected with our community, our students and French culture lovers throughout Malaysia. Our main intention is to keep on providing relevant and enriching content and contribute to a greater knowledge of French culture and its numerous actors in Malaysia and around the globe.

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A series of 5 questions à… / 5 questions to…

“5 questions à…” est un programme qui veut donner envie aux auditeurs.rices d’en apprendre plus sur la culture française et sa langue ! A travers de courtes interviews de personnalités malaisiennes, françaises ou internationales ayant un lien avec la francophonie, on découvre des profils variés aux parcours passionnants.

“5 questions to…” is a program which aims at inspiring our auditors to learn more about French culture and French language! With these short interviews of Malaysian, French and international personalities somehow linked to the francophonie, we bring forward diverse profiles with exciting backgrounds.

EPISODE 1: 5 Questions to Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah

In this episode, we speak with Tengku Zatashah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, Princess of Selangor and President of the Alliance Française de Kuala Lumpur's board of directors. Asma Manssouri, our host and cultural coordinator at the AFKL, asks her 5 questions about her experience in France and her favourite French souvenirs.

EPISODE 2 5 Questions to Tommy Le Baker

In this Episode our host Asma Mansouri, asks 5 questions to Tommy Lee, better known in KL as Tommy le Baker. He will talk to us in French about his experience in France learning French and the art of bakery and sourdough.

EPISODE 3: 5 Questions to WONG Tuck Cheong, the President of the Kelab Seni Filem Malaysia

This special 40-minute episode is released as part of the 20th edition of the French Film Festival. Tuck Cheong Wong, President of the Kelab Seni Filem, together with Asma Manssouri, the webradio's host and AFKL's cultural coordinator, shares his take on French cinema and the Malaysian New Wave, the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the crucial role of a film programmer. A selection of 17 French films are screened in GSC cinemas until the 17th of July across Malaysia (successively: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu) - if this talk made you want to discover more about French cinema, now is the time to run to the movies!

EPISODE 4: 5 Questions to Maïa Darmé and Carlos Andrés Mejía

Travel around the world with two very special guests: French harpist Maïa Darmé and Colombian director and composer Carlos Andrés Mejia, who performed during the 20th edition of the French Film Festival with the Kamerata KL at the Asia-Europe Institute of University Malaya. This episode explores their international careers and exceptional paths as professional musicians, as well as the specificities of playing the harp and the magic of composing music.

EPISODE 5: 5 Questions to Maestro Yap Ling

Maestro Yap Ling is a versatile musician who performs, teaches, conducts and arranges music. Upgrading and performing has taken him to many countries including USA, China, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Russia, Asian and European countries. Yap Ling is the conductor and founder of Jesselton Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), Kian Kok Youth Orchestra (KKYO), the Tshung Tsin String Orchestra and The Kota Marudu Skycommunity String Orchestra.

#NovembreNumérique Special Episode: ENERGY OBSERVER

As part of #NovembreNumérique's objective to support high-tech innovation, in this special episode of #MyFrenchWebradio by Alliance Française de Malaisie. We have the honour to welcome Jean-Baptiste Sanchez, Boat Captain of ENERGY OBSERVER. Interviewed by Dr. Valérie Barbosa (Attachée for Science and Higher Education at the French Embassy in Malaysia) to highlight expeditions and innovations aimed at finding practical solutions to protect the oceans and combat climate change.

EPISODE 7: 5 Questions to Edith Ho

Edith Ho, the founder of Gallery des Artistes, launched the gallery in 2017 with the goal of showcasing the region the newest trends with a strong focus on the European contemporary artistes which are at the forefront of a vibrant Pop and Street art scene.

Fête de la musique 2022 Special Episode

A special episode featuring Dizkopolis, Suehaila, Son of A Policeman, and DJ Biscuit, who performed as part of the artist lineup at AFKL's Fête de la musique 2022.