This year’s air pollution has been described as the worst since 1998. We get Dr. Helena Varkkey of Universiti Malaya to explain why it is so difficult to put enforcement mechanism in place, how President Joko Widodo is handling the crisis differently from his predecessor, how far Singapore’s legislation can reach, as well as some of the Malaysian companies implicated in the decades-long issue.

<p>This year&rsquo;s air pollution has been described as the worst since 1998. We get Dr. Helena Varkkey of Universiti Malaya to explain why it is so difficult to put enforcement mechanism in place, how President Joko Widodo is handling the crisis differently from his predecessor, how far Singapore&rsquo;s legislation can reach, as well as some of the Malaysian companies implicated in the decades-long issue.</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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