Dave Grunebaum

Philippine Lawmakers Target Online Casino Operators in Bid to Crack Down on Human Trafficking

NGOs say human traffickers have lured as many as 100-thousand across Asia into “fraud-factories”

Philippines Health Officials Try to Build Trust in Routine Vaccines

Many Filipinos also have lingering mistrust of vaccines

Philippines Tries to Build Trust in Routine 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.

Proposed Mandatory Military Training Sparks Controversy in the Philippines

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.

More Than 1,000 Trafficking Victims Rescued, Philippines Authorities Say

Victims allegedly forced to work up to 18 hours a day perpetrating cryptocurrency scams

Questions Raised Over What Led to Deadly Landslide at Malaysia Campsite

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

Expert Weighs In on Cause of Deadly Landslide in Malaysia Ahead of Government Report

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.

Malaysian Landslide Victims May Have Been on Land Not Intended for Recreation, Farming 

New Regulations Coming After Deadly Malaysia Landslide 

Government officials take steps to prevent another incident like it 

Malaysia’s New Prime Minister Faces Early Tests 

What do Malaysians expect from their new prime minister and his administration? 

Malaysia’s New Prime Minister Faces Early Tests

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.

Malaysian Landslide Kills 18

At least 17 people are missing

Tight Race as Malaysia's General Election Approaches

Tight Race as Malaysia’s General Election Approaches

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.

Young Voters Poised to Determine Malaysian Election Outcome

Malaysian politicians try to appeal to young adults, who represent the majority of eligible voters

Young Voters in Malaysia Poised to Sway Outcome of General Elections

Malaysian politicians try to appeal to young people, the majority of eligible voters

Young Voters Poised to Determine Malaysian Election Outcome

Conversations between Malaysia’s political candidates and young voters are common on the campaign trail for the Nov. 19 election

Crypto Scammers Are Often Victims Too

In lawless areas of Southeast Asia, victims are trafficked and forced to take part in online scams

Crypto Scammers Are Often Victims Too

In lawless areas of Southeast Asia, victims are trafficked and forced to take part in online scams

Philippine Baristas Serve Heartbreaking Drug War Stories Alongside Java

Loved ones of drug war victims share their stories