As a result, health experts say an increasing number of people have chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, renal failure and diabetes
March 4 is World Obesity Day. Indonesia is facing a disparity in obesity rates among adults. Almost half of the country’s women are overweight or obese, nearly double the rate of Indonesian men according to data from the country's Ministry of Health.
Subianto faces numerous accusations of human rights violations dating to the 1980s and 1990s
A former army general who allegedly ordered troops to commit human rights abuses may be on the verge of becoming Indonesia’s next president. This possibility is raising questions about how much the archipelago's youth know about their country's past. Dave Grunebaum has the story from Jakarta.
As Indonesians prepare to elect a new president, critics are accusing incumbent Joko Widodo of trying to undermine democracy by using his influence to place his son in power. Dave Grunebaum has the story from Jakarta.
Former army general uses social media to remake his strongman image
Widodo’s son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is now the vice presidential running mate of Prabowo Subianto
The families of the victims and survivors are on a quest to find the underlying reasons behind this tragedy
One-year after a landslide in Malaysia killed dozens of campers, victims’ families and survivors came together to remember their loved ones. But as Dave Grunebaum reports, they say they won’t have closure until they get all the facts about what led to the tragedy.
As the country’s fifth prime minister in less than five years, some credit his sustained grasp on power with bringing political stability to the country.
A little more than a year since taking office, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is getting mixed reviews from political analysts as he tries to balance promised reforms with political reality. Dave Grunebaum has more on this story from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur.
Many of Malaysia’s urban communities are adding a rural touch. Community gardens are popping up as residents look for ways to bring the great outdoors closer to home. Dave Grunebaum has the story.
As popularity grows in communities, eyesore areas where trash used to pile up become neighborhood treasures
Days after the Malaysian government released the findings of its probe into a deadly landslide, families of some victims are saying the report lacks credibility. They’re calling for a more thorough investigation. Dave Grunebaum has the story.
Thirty-one people were killed when landslide swept over their tents at a campsite on Father’s Organic Farm in Batang Kali, a rural community that often draws tourists from Kuala Lumpur
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators rallied outside of the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday. VOA's Dave Grunebaum has more on the demonstrators and their points of view.
At the fourth World Deaf Football Championships, men’s and women’s teams from 20 countries competed
Athletes from 20 countries took the field in Malaysia for the fourth World Deaf Football Championships. Ukraine is the men’s champion, and the United States won the women’s crown. As Dave Grunebaum reports, the athletes are succeeding on and off the field.
More than nine months after a deadly landslide struck a campsite in Batang Kali, Malaysia, families of the victims are still waiting to see the results of a government investigation. VOA has reviewed records that reveal previously unreported details about the campsite. Dave Grunebaum has the story.
More than nine months after the tragedy, families of the victims are still waiting for the government to release the findings from its investigation.
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