Malaysia 1MDB scandal: watchdog warns of protests over leniency for Najib and ‘political elite’
Najib’s fine was also slashed to 50 million ringgit (US$10.5 million) from 210 million ringgit.
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Sri Lankan lawmakers debate controversial internet safety bill amid protests by rights groups
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan lawmakers on Tuesday began debating a controversial internet safety bill that has been criticized by opposition politicians, journalists and rights groups as a move by the government to stifle freedom of speech.
Bengaluru Kannada protests: Why English is a touchy topic in India's Silicon Valley
In the run-up to the New Year, the southern city of Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) - often called India's Silicon Valley for being home to global information-technology (IT) majors - hit the headlines after protesters tore down English billboards, demanding that they be written in the city's local language, Kannada.