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.

PKR Tears Itself Apart While In Power: The Real ‘Reformasi’?

The exit of former PKR strongmen Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi has exposed a party still struggling to define itself in power
Politics
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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

If RM Declines Further, Bank Negara Chief Must Be Sacked, Like Anwar

Finance Minister Anwar Ibrahim was sacked in 1998 when he failed to crack down on local speculators in RM, Bank Negara Chief making the same mistake!
Analysis

QE II Pledged Monarchy Would ‘Go Quietly’ If Time Comes

The passage of Queen Elizabeth II at 96 years, after reigning like forever but for 70 years, was like a bolt from the blue for the English Monarchy.
Opinion

Court May Have Exercised ‘Maximum Restraint’ In Zahid’s VLN Case

After Najib and Rosmah, the court could not risk acting with impunity and Ruling against Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi! Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi...
Analysis

Samy Vellu, In Immortal Words, ‘Thwarted’ By The Civil Service

The longest serving MIC President tried to help all, with or without gov't, but failed 'spectacularly' One of my last stories on Tun Samy Vellu...
Opinion