In a landmark decision last month, the Court of Appeal ruled that a Syariah law in Negeri Sembilan which criminalises any man who dresses as a woman unconstitutional. We speak to psychologist Vizla Kumaresan, about the role gender identity disorder played in the ruling, and Aston Paiva, a lawyer who represented the three hairdressers who brought the case, about how this decision will impact the transgender community going forward.

In a landmark decision last month, the Court of Appeal ruled that a Syariah law in Negeri Sembilan which criminalises any man who dresses as a woman unconstitutional. We speak to psychologist Vizla Kumaresan, about the role gender identity disorder played in the ruling, and Aston Paiva, a lawyer who represented the three hairdressers who brought the case, about how this decision will impact the transgender community going forward.

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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The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

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