There are more than three dozen Facebook pages and groups that attack and incite violence against Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. Far from being harmless insular groupings, these pages cause actual harm to the community. We speak to a member of the Rohingya community to find out how they are affected.



Image Source: Shutterstock

There are more than three dozen <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2020/9/4/facebook-must-walk-the-talk-on-myanmar/">Facebook</a> pages and groups that attack and incite violence against Rohingya refugees in Malaysia. Far from being harmless insular groupings, these pages <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-facebook-malaysia-rohingya-idUKKBN26Z0BP">cause actual harm to the community</a>. We speak to a member of the Rohingya community to find out how they are affected.

Image Source: Shutterstock

The Bigger Picture team kicks off a new daily show, where we discuss current issues - both local and global - that have been thoughtfully curated by the team.

The Daily Digest

The Daily Digest discusses a mix of local and international news, through The Bigger Picture lens – including the environment, arts and culture, health, science and social issues.

Rohingya Refugee: "I'm Being Attacked On Facebook"

While some of us are ready to race for the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as we get our appointment, there are others who are anxious about what the process will be like, and many more who are generally hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We take a look at what exactly happens at a major vaccination centre, and why it’s important for us to register for the COVID-19 vaccine and stick to our appointments. 



Image source: JKJAV

While some of us are ready to race for the COVID-19 vaccines as soon as we get our appointment, there are others who are anxious about what the process will be like, and many more who are generally hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. We take a look at what exactly happens at a major vaccination centre, and why it&rsquo;s important for us to register for the COVID-19 vaccine and stick to our appointments. 

Image source: JKJAV

What To Expect When You Go For Your COVID-19 Vaccination?

2,617. That’s the number of active COVID-19 cases involving schools as of late, according to Health Minister Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Baba. Overall, they span 49 clusters. As the number of community cases continues to stay above 2,000 across Malaysia, we look at what needs to be done to protect our precious schoolchildren and teachers, together with Professor Dr Sanjay Rampal, Epidemiologist at Universiti Malaya.

 

Image source: Shutterstock

2,617. That&rsquo;s the number of active COVID-19 cases involving schools as of late, according to Health Minister Dato&rsquo; Sri Dr. Adham Baba. Overall, they span 49 clusters. As the number of community cases continues to stay above 2,000 across Malaysia, we look at what needs to be done to protect our precious schoolchildren and teachers, together with Professor Dr Sanjay Rampal, Epidemiologist at Universiti Malaya.
&nbsp;
Image source: Shutterstock

Rohingya Refugee: "I'm Being Attacked On Facebook"

In 1 playlist(s)

The Daily Digest

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips