The conflict in Syria started as a civil protest in 2011, and it has escalated into civil conflict and continues until the present time. Approximately 6.8 million people have been affected by the conflict in Syria and more than 1.9 million have fled their country to find asylum in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq and other neighboring countries. We speak to the good people who, as part of the MERCY Malaysia mission, went into refugee camps to provide medical relief and find out their first-hand experience of the humanitarian crisis in Syria.

 

The conflict in Syria started as a civil protest in 2011, and it has escalated into civil conflict and continues until the present time. Approximately 6.8 million people have been affected by the conflict in Syria and more than 1.9 million have fled their country to find asylum in Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq and other neighboring countries. We speak to the good people who, as part of the MERCY Malaysia mission, went into refugee camps to provide medical relief and find out their first-hand experience of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. &nbsp;

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.

Health & Living

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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