Asia Downunder - Series 14, Episode 14

Health dominates several stories in this Asia Downunder episode. First up: the potential of pig cell transplants for treating diabetes — but the idea is not universally welcomed. Then a look at the high number of illegal home satellite dishes popping up in Manukau city, and reporter Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum highlights charity Operation Restore Hope's life-changing facial surgeries in the Philippines. There's a profile of a Malaysian born father and daughter's parallel cooking careers, then rock band Infinite Flying Kick close with some mean guitar riffs. Spicy corn fritters are on the menu with director (and chef!) Bharat Jamnadas.  

The intention is good. So the intention is to save people. [It] increases the chance of people's survival. But then, the side effect of it, I’m not too sure. 03.30 Yuen Ong from the Kiwi Asian Club on the idea of pig cell transplants for diabetes patients (part one)

– Yuen Ong from the Kiwi Asian Club on the idea of pig cell transplants for diabetes patients, in part one

Key Cast & Crew

Milda Emza

Director, Reporter

Pushpa Jabin

Director, Reporter

Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

Director, Reporter

Jason Moon

Director, Reporter

Amy Wang

Director, Reporter

Stephen Chu

Director