NGOs say human traffickers have lured as many as 100-thousand across Asia into “fraud-factories”
Many Filipinos also have lingering mistrust of vaccines
In the Philippines, a high number of children haven’t received routine vaccinations. So now health care workers are on a major inoculation drive. Dave Grunebaum has the story.
Philippine lawmakers are considering making introductory military training mandatory for all college and university students, a proposal that is sparking controversy. Dave Grunebaum has the story from Quezon City.
Victims allegedly forced to work up to 18 hours a day perpetrating cryptocurrency scams
Officials are nearing the end of investigation into cause of deadly overnight landslide that struck farm and campsite in December, amid questions as to whether government allowed development in area unsuitable for these types of activities
Preliminary reports from an ongoing investigation into a December landslide that killed 31 people in Malaysia seem to indicate the area used as a farm and campsite was not zoned for agricultural, commercial or recreational use. David Grunebaum reports from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Government officials take steps to prevent another incident like it
What do Malaysians expect from their new prime minister and his administration?
Malaysia’s new prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, is being tested early on. Many citizens have high hopes that his administration can improve the country's struggling economy. For VOA News, Dave Grunebaum has the story from Kuala Lumpur.
At least 17 people are missing
Malaysian voters go to the polls November 19th. It’s a highly competitive race in a country that has not had political stability for several years. Dave Grunebaum gives us a preview.
Malaysian politicians try to appeal to young adults, who represent the majority of eligible voters
Malaysian politicians try to appeal to young people, the majority of eligible voters
Conversations between Malaysia’s political candidates and young voters are common on the campaign trail for the Nov. 19 election
In lawless areas of Southeast Asia, victims are trafficked and forced to take part in online scams
Loved ones of drug war victims share their stories
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