Praveen Menon

New Zealand to decriminalise abortion laws, critics say bill falls short

New Zealand to decriminalise abortion laws, critics say bill falls short

New legislation proposes women should have access to abortion until 20 weeks of pregnancy. 

49 dead, dozens seriously wounded in NZ mosques shootings

49 dead, dozens seriously wounded in NZ mosques shootings

'It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack.'
New Zealand hospitals crippled as thousands of doctors strike

New Zealand hospitals crippled as thousands of doctors strike

The strike spotlights the difficulties PM Jacinda Ardern's gov't faces in delivering on its promise.
M'sia may ask DOJ to get Goldman Sachs to return US$600m 1MDB fees

M'sia may ask DOJ to get Goldman Sachs to return US$600m 1MDB fees

No formal request made yet but top officials are actively discussing the plan, sources tell Reuters.

Anwar says 'shattered' Najib called him twice on election night

Anwar says 'shattered' Najib called him twice on election night

He advised the former PM, he adds, to concede the loss in the polls and to move on.

Mahathir stirs 1MDB debate among rural voters

Mahathir stirs 1MDB debate among rural voters

Felda settlers loyalty being tested by a steady flow of stories about 1MDB.

Fire prompts evacuation at HKL

Fire prompts evacuation at HKL

The fire apparently started at the hospital's forensic institute, with no casualties reported.

Dr M: I can win a clean election, but it will be ‘terribly dirty’

Dr M: I can win a clean election, but it will be ‘terribly dirty’

'One way or another, Najib is going to make sure that I cannot contest,' claims opposition leader.

Attack on Kuok exposes growing racial divide in M'sia

Attack on Kuok exposes growing racial divide in M'sia

'Many in the Chinese community see the criticism against Kuok as racial dog-whistling ahead of GE14.'

China adds Brunei to new Silk Road as Western banks depart

China adds Brunei to new Silk Road as Western banks depart

Mega projects, like Muara Besar complex, said to be China’s way of splitting countries with South China Sea claims.

Najib opens thorny debate in accusing Myanmar of genocide

Najib opens thorny debate in accusing Myanmar of genocide

Asean members adhere to a policy of non-interference in each other’s domestic affairs.

Najib aims to take China ties to 'new highs' on visit

Najib aims to take China ties to 'new highs' on visit

Najib is eyeing more Chinese investment in infrastructure and manufacturing. Defence deals may also be discussed.

Umno meets amid tensions over funding scandal

Umno meets amid tensions over funding scandal

The ruling coalition’s dominant party begins its annual meeting, with falling public support a key agenda.
Embattled Najib facing stern test as Parliament returns

Embattled Najib facing stern test as Parliament returns

He faces uphill task as opposition says it will move a no-confidence motion.
'MACC visited Goldman office in 1MDB probe'

'MACC visited Goldman office in 1MDB probe'

In aiding 1MDB bond deals, Goldman Sachs earned about US$590m.
IGP: 139 graves found, said to contain migrants

IGP: 139 graves found, said to contain migrants

FREE The graves were found at 28 suspected camps around 500m from the border.
Headwinds in final lap to developed nation status

Headwinds in final lap to developed nation status

FREE The goal may prove elusive as political pressures crowd out reform.