Joe Fernandez

Longtime Borneo watcher Joe Fernandez has been writing for many years on both sides of the Southeast Asia Sea. He should not be mistaken for a namesake formerly with the Daily Express in Kota Kinabalu. JF keeps a Blog under FernzTheGreat on the nature of human relationships.

Fraser’s Bird-Watching Do Sees Local Pixman Triumph

Fraser’s Hill is more than just a charming colonial-era escape it's a birdwatcher’s paradise. With over 250 recorded bird species fluttering through its lush canopies, this tranquil hill station has steadily earned its reputation as one of the world’s premier bird-watching destinations.
Lifestyle
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Ex-AG Tommy Thomas In Jail Not ‘Walk In The Park’

Agong has discretion, it's inconceivable that former Attorney General Tommy Thomas would be dragged to court for 'acts in office'!
Analysis

No ‘Finality of Closure’ On Najib Case On RM42m SRC

Conviction wasn't 'perfected in law' before former PM Najib Abdul Razak was jailed for 12 years . . . there was NO conviction!
Analysis

FC In Review Stay On Najib’s 12-year Jail Sentence

Najib's case in Federal Court Review must allow Debate to go back and forth, the Last Word prevails on finality of closure!
Opinion

Najib ‘Wrongly Charged’, Literally ‘Framed’, On RM42m SRC Case

Federal Court Review can quash the conviction of Najib, RM42m political donation may be about income tax evasion, money laundering, not 'abuse of power"!
Analysis

Malay Voters Want Immediate Pardon For Najib Given Agong’s Discretion

Malay voters' 'benefits in Constitution' isn't corruption, MACC's take on former Prime Minister seen as 'malicious'!
Analysis

Najib Unlikely To Get Fair Play From FC Review

In Malaysia, unlike in England for example, judicial review remains uphill task for Applicants!
Analysis

Based On Rule Of Law, Najib Should Defend Pekan In GE15

Agong, in explaining dissolution of Parliament, has given the strongest hint on Pardon for former Prime Minister Najib Razak
Opinion

Zafrul Evaded ‘Big Picture’ In Budget’23, ‘Speech’ For The Rich

Zafrul had a long readout of allocations -- or goodies -- which could have been attached to his Budget 2023 Speech.
Analysis

Joseph Pairin Kitingan Poised In Historic Take As Sabah Governor

Pairin, if Sabah Governor, can take a leaf from sultan, and be dubbed Huguan Siou -- Paramount Chief -- as well, but non-Orang Asal should also be eligible by Convention, if not by the rule of law!
Government

1MDB On Political Donation: Court Is Not Right, Proper Forum

The court, as evident from 1MDB charges, has degenerated into alleged "abuse of power", based on bits and pieces, on prerogative and discretionary powers of government and management!
Analysis

AG ‘Caught With Pants Down’ On Judge Nazlan Probe

The AG should be sacked as well for political cases filed by two previous gov'ts and for having a brother as Speaker!
Analysis

Ex-AG Tommy Thomas’ Day In Court On Law In Malaysia

There’s grave cause for public concern on reported 19 problem areas in Tommy Thomas' memoirs, ‘My Story: Justice in the Wilderness’ on law!
Analysis

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