In 1986, the mission for setting up the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA) was clear: a volunteer or a trained breast cancer survivor uses her experience to help another woman recovering from breast cancer. 40 years later, BCWA has become the country’s leading breast cancer support organisation, while holding on to its core mission of being there for the next woman diagnosed with breast cancer. We speak to two former presidents and the current president of BCWA for this Merdeka special.

In 1986, the mission for setting up the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://breastcancer.org.my/">Breast Cancer Welfare Association</a> (BCWA) was clear: a volunteer or a trained breast cancer survivor uses her experience to help another woman recovering from breast cancer. 40 years later, BCWA has become the country’s leading breast cancer support organisation, while holding on to its core mission of being there for the next woman diagnosed with breast cancer. We speak to two former presidents and the current president of BCWA for this Merdeka special.

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

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Merdeka 2026: Leading The Way in Breast Cancer Support

We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN for Bukit Gasing, for his thoughts on whether Malaysians need a dedicated health savings account under EPF, and what other innovative strategies should be considered to improve healthcare financing and accessibility in Malaysia. 

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We speak to Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN for Bukit Gasing, for his thoughts on whether Malaysians need a dedicated health savings account under EPF, and what other innovative strategies should be considered to improve healthcare financing and accessibility in Malaysia. Image Credit: Shutterstock

We Need To Be Better Prepared For Healthcare Expenses

In many Asian families, we grow up learning not to talk about certain things - conflict, expectations, and struggles. But what happens when that silence follows us into adulthood? Clinical psychologist and author of ‘Welcome Home’, Dr Bee Lim, joins us to talk about trauma, cultural disconnection and inherited silence. What happens when we’ve learned to suppress parts of who we are, and why it’s important not to carry intergenerational trauma. Take Dr Bee Lim’s quiz here to find out how you cope under stress.

In many Asian families, we grow up learning not to talk about certain things - conflict, expectations, and struggles. But what happens when that silence follows us into adulthood? Clinical psychologist and author of ‘Welcome Home’, Dr Bee Lim, joins us to talk about trauma, cultural disconnection and inherited silence. What happens when we’ve learned to suppress parts of who we are, and why it’s important not to carry intergenerational trauma. Take Dr Bee Lim’s quiz <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://homecoming.drbeelim.com/">here</a> to find out how you cope under stress.

Does Home Mean Trauma Or Healing?

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects a child’s kidney function, can lead to acute gouty arthritis in the joints, and more troublingly, leads to involuntary muscle movements, neurological effects and self-injuring behaviours. Families of children born with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome face a lot of challenges with daily care and support. On the show, we speak to Karen, mother of Yang, a 15 year-old boy born with this condition, Dr Lim Wei Kang, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, and Rachel Ho, Executive Director of Suriana Welfare Society.

To contribute to Yang’s surgery costs, visit Suriana Welfare Society’s website. You can also support Suriana’s charity concert, ‘Harmony for the Rare & Brave’ here.

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare genetic disease that affects a child’s kidney function, can lead to acute gouty arthritis in the joints, and more troublingly, leads to involuntary muscle movements, neurological effects and self-injuring behaviours. Families of children born with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome face a lot of challenges with daily care and support. On the show, we speak to Karen, mother of Yang, a 15 year-old boy born with this condition, Dr Lim Wei Kang, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, and Rachel Ho, Executive Director of Suriana Welfare Society.To contribute to Yang’s surgery costs, visit Suriana Welfare Society’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.suriana.org/post/the-boy-who-can-t-stop-hurting-himself">website</a>. You can also support Suriana’s charity concert, ‘Harmony for the Rare &amp; Brave’ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.suriana.org/">here</a>.Image Credit: Shutterstock

Merdeka 2026: Leading The Way in Breast Cancer Support

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