How does a Subang Jaya boy end up in the Greek island of Lesvos, the epicentre of the most dire migrant crisis in living memory, feeding and helping thousands of Syrian refugees? On this World Refugee Day special, Rayyan Haries shares his story about leaving almost everything behind to become a backpacker and, in the process, became a volunteer for refugees.

 

How does a Subang Jaya boy end up in the Greek island of Lesvos, the epicentre of the most dire migrant crisis in living memory, feeding and helping thousands of Syrian refugees? On this World Refugee Day special, Rayyan Haries shares his story about leaving almost everything behind to become a backpacker and, in the process, became a volunteer for refugees. &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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