TEDxUoNMalaysia

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

• Danielle Lin

  Artist, Curator

  Danielle Lin is a Malaysian artist and curator whose work is inspired by world events, social issues, and human psychology. Based in her studio at GMBB, Kuala Lumpur, she wears many hats as an artist, curator, art educator, and business owner. She believes that her work in the art industry is a medium; a way to make people feel seen and understood - and uses her experience to empower fellow creatives and advocate for underrepresented voices.

• Gaston Pong

  Singer-Songwriter

  Gaston is a Malaysian singer-songwriter, producer, and founder of Plouton Records who has spent years transforming his love for music into a full-time craft. With over 100 original songs and more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok, he stands as proof that pursuing one’s passion can create both connection and purpose. To Gaston, music is more than sound: it is belonging, expression, and an extension of self, with each song reflecting his devotion to storytelling and the people who find meaning in his work.

• Jasmine King

  Founder of Jas Explains, Sexual Wellness Advocate

  Jasmine is a dedicated Sexual Wellness Advocate committed to fostering safe, empowering spaces for open conversations about sexual health and relationships. Through her advocacy, she encourages honest dialogue as a pathway to education and informed decision-making. By bringing these conversations into the light, she reminds individuals that no one navigates love or intimacy alone.

• Lucy Lim

  Sign Language Interpreter

  Lucy Lim is a passionate Sign Language Interpreter whose volunteer beginnings grew into a 41-year journey advocating for the Deaf Community. After completing her interpreter training in Canada, she returned to Malaysia to serve and uplift the community she cares deeply about. Across every field, Lucy transforms communication into a bridge, working to close gaps and create a world of equal voices. To her, every gesture tells a story: a reminder that connection brings change and that love knows no barriers.

• Sharan Kaur

  Counselling Psychologist

  With over 20 years of experience in private practice, Sharan has dedicated her career to supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. She is passionate about relationship therapy and believes strong, healthy connections form the core of who we are, whether between couples, families, or within the LGBTQIA community. Inspired by the French phrase billet doux, meaning “love letter,” she sees relationships as the true language of life. To Sharan, nurturing these bonds keeps us grounded in our humanity.

• Sheila Julis

  Environmental Anthropologist

  Sheila has journeyed from music into humanitarian work and academia, focusing on community-centered initiatives. Through her engagement with the Orang Asli, she makes academic knowledge accessible and inspires action. To highlight their challenges accessing land rights, she uses durian as material culture, showing how it embodies care, heritage, and intergenerational connection. Sheila’s work builds bridges between societies, emphasizing the deep relationships between people, culture, and the environment.

• Wani Ardy

  Poet, Lecturer, MRKH Advocate

  Wani Ardy is a poet, lecturer, and MRKH syndrome advocate in Malaysia. Having experienced isolation and diminished self-esteem while navigating her own diagnosis, she found the courage to step forward and speak openly. Driven by a desire to empower others, she now brings light to a topic once shrouded in silence, creating safe spaces where individuals with similar journeys can find strength, understanding, and community.

• Zhi Ling

  Nutritionist, Content Creator

  Zhi Ling is a nutritionist and content creator who shares approachable insights on food, nutrition, and health. She hopes to inspire curiosity and empathy around eating habits, showing that every choice we make can meaningfully shape our well-being. To her, love begins with understanding, taking the time to see how people’s environments and lifestyles influence their health decisions. Through her work, she aims to spark small changes, build compassion, and remind others that caring for ourselves is also caring for the world around us.