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  • Hi Listeners; thats a wrap for Creepy Twisted Asians! Remember to follow us to stay tuned to our latest updates. In the meantime, we'd like to introduce you to another thriller the team at ZAG have produced.

    Based on the original Wattpad story written by Lindsey Clarke, The Haunting of Amelia Ang is an 8-part Halloween audio drama special feature surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the eponymous Amelia Ang.

    Once a friendly and otherwise normal teenager things would begin to take a darker turn upon Amelia's sudden vanishing, leaving her friends, schoolmates, teachers, and family lost and despondent.

    But more than a year later, local influencer Samantha Leong gets roped into the case as she receives a haunting photo from Amelia herself, taken on the day of her disappearance. Curious, she begins to dig into the case herself, and starts to uncover more than she could have ever imagined.

    Follow Samantha on The Haunting of Amelia Ang as she works through a slew of characters, misfortunes, and revelations. All 8 parts are now available exclusively on the After Dark Podcast.

    Listen and follow the podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/36Dg1rXwmArYBcaXBhs0k3?si=160183a4602a404d&nd=1

  •  A guy meets a girl. Outside a convenience store. Someone gets itchy, creepiness ensues.

    Written by: Nurul Hafizah binti Mat Kamil Adapted by: Terence TohCover art by: Chin YewDirected by John LimEngku Armand as NarratorWendy Wong as Janice

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

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    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

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  • A triathlete preparing for the Ironman Langkawi faces her demons. Literally.

    Written by Lai May SennAdapted by Terence TohCover art by Chin YewCreative Production by Tepak TellazDirected by Api HusienValerie Chian as Narrator & Little GirlVirtuoes Romana as JohanApi Husien as Old Man

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

  • A troubled passenger ruminates mid-flight about the curse that cost her husband

    Written by:Izaddin Syah YusofAdapted by: Terence TohCover Artist: Chin YewCreative Production by @theatresauceNarrator — Kamini Senthilathiban @kamini93Datin 1 — Amanda Ang @amanda_angDatin 2 — Mia Sabrina Mahadir @kutufutubomFlight Attendant — Adam Hamizan @adamhamizan_

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories which is on sale now. Buy it here

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

  • A little boy struggles to understands his parents chilling and confusing behaviour around his missing sister

    Written by Chua Kok YeeAdapted by Terence TohCover Artist: Chin YewCreative Production by Tepak TellazDirected by Api HusienAedam Daniel as NarratorVirtuoes Romana as PapaValerie Chian as MamaApi Husien as Lizardman

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

  • Two guys break into an empty house. Except it's not. What they encounter sends chills down their spine

    Written by: Terence TohAdapted by: Terence TohCover Artist: Chin YewDirected by John LimWendy Wong as NarratorEngku Armand as HafizJohn Lim as ChengCreative Production by: Amberjade Arts. Check out their upcoming show ‘Opium at Closing Time’ premiering soon!

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

  • Happy wife, happy life? An unassuming husband is disturbed by the growing conflict between his wife and their attractive domestic maid

    Written by: Tina IshakAdapted by: Terence TohCover Artist: Chin YewNarrator — Adam Hamizan @adamhamizan_ Farrah — Mia Sabrina Mahadir @kutufutubom Lestari — Amanda Ang @amanda_ang Kak Mus — Kamini Senthilathiban @kamini93 Creative Production by: Theatresauce. Follow their socials to stay tuned to their upcoming shows!

    This story was adapted from Fixi Novo's Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories on sale now. Buy it here

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

     

  • Season 2 of Dirty Datuk will be back in mid 2023! Follow us to stay posted!

    In the meantime, introducing- Creepy Twisted Asians, a collaboration between Fixi Novo and ZAG Studios featuring 6 spine tingling,unapologetically Malaysian stories adapted from The Big Book of Malaysian Horror Stories.  The following anthology series contains diabolical characters, goosebump inducing soundscapes and chilling performances from Malaysia’s creative community.  Creative production for the series was in collaboration with theatre partners Theatresauce, Tepak Tellaz, and Amberjade Arts

    Mid Air Murder. Lusty Supernatural Indo maids. Pontianaks under the Basement. Cannibal Parents. Haunted Triathletes and the Psychotic Janice Lam.....Listen and follow us for byte sized stories about some Creepy Twisted Asians.  

    This podcast was produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcast Creator Programme

    Please support this podcast by following and subscribing to us wherever you listen to podcasts and leave us a rating and review!.

    Also please check out some amazing promos from our supporters Nord VPN, Kapas Living and Hauntu

    Nord VPN: The World’s leading VPN service. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/zag Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!Kapas Living: #1 Softest Bedsheets in MY & SG. Use promo code: Kapasdreams at https://www.kapasliving.com which entitles you to 5% off on top of any existing promotionsHauntu: Malaysia’s first immersive haunted house experience. Use promo code: ZAG10 at https://ihauntu.com/book/ for a 10% discount on any visits

    Visit us for more immersive Asian audioseries at https://www.zagpodcasts.com

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    Please help us fill out a short survey https://bit.ly/DirtydatukSurvey (it will take less than 6 mins). It would mean the world to us and also help us craft better, bolder stories that speak to meaningful issues in the Southeast Asian community

    ZAG has been selected as one of the global teams in the Google PRX Podcast Creator Programme 2022, and the insights from this survey and programme will absolutely help us level up!

    If you haven't already- please subscribe, follow and share our podcast on your listening app of choice to stay tuned to our exciting new content lineup we have planned! 

  • Private Investigator Hisham and Inspector Murugan solve the case. Or do they?..

    If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, share and join 10k other Zaggers by signing up to our mailing list at ZAGPODCASTS.COM to be notified when there's excusive content and promos coming up! 

    We believe in principled leadership that prioritizes transparency, ethics and high standards, if you know anyone involved in corrupt practices please reach out to MACC

    Writer: Terence TohDirector: Abimanyu MActors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy ChiewSound Design: KaelCover Art: Keith ArulContributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa IbrahimMusic credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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  • Inspector Murugan and Private Investigator Hisham tune into an art show. Chaos ensues

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  • An unexpected confession turns the case on its head

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  • Inspector Murugan and P.I. Hisham interview Dr Nicholas (Datuk's colleague) and Devan (a human rights activist). An interesting discovery is made.

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  • Inspector Murugan and P.I Hisham interview the Datuk's sugarbaby Melody

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  • Inspector Murugan and P.I Hisham interview the Datuk's anxious P.A

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  • Inspector Murugan and P.I.Hisham interview Laila, the Datuk's sister

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  • Inspector Murugan and Private Investigator Hisham are introduced. Background checks are conducted.

    Writer: Terence TohDirector: Abimanyu MActors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy ChiewSound Design: KaelCover Art: Keith ArulContributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa IbrahimMusic credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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  • Best Podcast Nominee at the Asian Podcast Awards 2021, nominated project at the Asia TV Forum & Market 2021 & Google-PRX Podcast Creator Programme Awardee 2022

    [Update: Season 2 of Dirty Datuk will be launching in mid 2023]

    At first glance, Datuk H, the CEO of a public listed company seemed to be loved by all. But one day, he is discovered dead in the basement of his own mansion, his body surrounded by occult symbols. Inspector Murugan and PI Hisham Sabtu take us on an 8 episode roller coaster ride interviewing the suspects;  Laila (Datuk's sister), Dr Nicholas (a colleague), Azman (the PA), Melody (the sugarbaby) and Devan (the activist). All of these suspects were the last people the Datuk saw on the day he died. 

    So who killed him? 

    Listen, share and subscribe and stay tuned to this riveting series!

    Writer: Terence TohDirector: Abimanyu MActors: Swathi Sivadas, Charles Roberts, Mawar Roseka, Adli Shinichi Kun, Jolin Kwok, Mayilai Kumaran, Jeremy ChiewSound Design: KaelCover Art: Keith ArulContributors: Sumithra Durai, Lam Ghooi Ket, JJ Kwan, Anisa IbrahimMusic credit: The White Cube by Jaff Seijas"

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