The family of murdered Cricket Malawi coach Arjun Menon is appealing for public support and renewed police action, 18 months after his brutal killing in Blantyre, with no arrests and no publicly reported breakthrough in the investigation.
The family of Arjun Menon, the former Operations Director and National Coach of Cricket Malawi, has launched a public petition demanding answers from the Malawi Police Service, expressing frustration over what they describe as a lack of progress and communication in the investigation into his murder.
Menon, a 48-year-old Singaporean who made Malawi his home, was attacked and killed in the early hours of May 11, 2025, in Nancholi, Blantyre, while reportedly on his way home after a night out. His attackers allegedly stole his vehicle, mobile phone and wallet.
However, 18 months after the killing, the family says no arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified.
His sibling, Prema Menon, who is leading the campaign from Australia, says the family has been left struggling to obtain answers from the authorities, with police allegedly never taking the initiative to contact them with updates.
According to Prema, the family has had to repeatedly follow up with the police to establish whether there has been any progress in the investigation.
The family is now appealing to Malawians and the international community to help ensure that Arjun’s murder does not become another unresolved case.
“All I’m asking is that my brother’s murder is properly investigated, with the officers and resources it needs, and that it isn’t left to go cold,” Prema said.
She added that the family was already dealing with the pain of losing a loved one and should not have to carry the additional burden of constantly pursuing investigators for information.
A man who dedicated his life to Malawi
Beyond the circumstances of his death, Arjun Menon leaves behind a legacy in Malawi’s cricket development.
He joined Cricket Malawi in 2020 as Operations Manager before becoming National Coach. During his time in the country, he played a significant role in developing the sport, working with schools and community volunteers to expand cricket’s reach.
His coaching career had also taken him to several countries, including Chile, Botswana and Indonesia. In Singapore, he had served as a wicketkeeper before moving into coaching and guiding the national team to its first T20 gold medal at the 2017 SEA Games.
In early 2025, Malawi cricket received three awards at the Malawi National Council of Sports Awards, including Coach of the Year.
Menon was also remembered for his compassion and commitment to the communities around him. He lived among ordinary residents in Nancholi and reportedly supported vulnerable families, children and neighbours.
His involvement with Maoni Orphanage, where he discovered that 47 children shared just five bunk beds, inspired him to mobilise assistance through his personal networks.
For his family, therefore, his death represents not only the loss of a brother, husband and son, but also the loss of someone who had invested his life in making a difference in Malawi.
“Arjun gave five years of his life to Malawi. He built cricket from the ground up, and he lived among his neighbours in Nancholi. Malawi was his home,” Prema said.
What the family wants from Malawi Police
Through the petition titled “Malawi Police: Give Arjun Menon’s Family Answers,” the family is demanding three key actions:
- That the murder investigation be actively and thoroughly pursued, with adequate officers and resources, and that the case is not allowed to become cold.
- That the police publicly clarify who is currently leading the investigation and provide the family with a direct contact person.
- That the family receives a clear account of investigative steps already taken, what is currently being done and regular updates going forward.
The family is targeting 5,000 signatures, with plans to deliver the petition to the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service in January 2027.
Malawi must not allow this case to be forgotten
The killing of a foreign national who had dedicated years to developing sport and supporting local communities raises serious questions about justice, accountability and the protection of people living and working in Malawi.
While the family deserves answers, the case also matters to Malawi’s reputation as a country where people from different parts of the world can live, work and contribute without fear that crimes committed against them will go unresolved.
The Malawi Police Service must take the family’s concerns seriously and provide meaningful information about the status of the investigation.
Malawians, the sporting community, human rights organisations and the international community are being asked to stand with the Menon family.
This is an opportunity to help a grieving family demand justice for someone who considered Malawi his home.
Every signature counts. Every voice matters. Arjun Menon’s family deserves answers, and his murder deserves a thorough investigation.
SIGN THE PETITION AND HELP DEMAND JUSTICE:
Justice for Arjun Menon. Answers for his family.
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