New research is showing that having children makes people happier — but only if they can afford it. We explore how much it costs to raise a child in Malaysia, and speak to Julian Ng, the CEO of Main Street Capital Sdn Bhd and BFM's very own Morning Run Presenter, about ways to raise and save enough funds to raise your young ones.

<p><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2019/02/cost-raising-kids-parents-happiness/583699/" target="_blank">New research</a> is showing that having children makes people happier &mdash; but only if they can afford it. We explore how much it&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/cover-story-cost-raising-child-today">costs</a> to raise a child in Malaysia, and speak to Julian Ng, the CEO of Main Street Capital Sdn Bhd and BFM's very own Morning Run Presenter, about ways to raise and save enough funds to raise your young ones.</p>

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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