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.

Mixue Expands Community Footprint in Malaysia

With over 300 local franchisees, thousands of Malaysian employees and growing visibility even at Bazaar Ramadan, Mixue is positioning itself as more than a beverage chain — but as a long-term community player.
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We Can’t Live In Fear Of The Coronavirus Forever

Education must drive pandemic response, other approaches risk failure in managing the Coronavirus pandemic There's a case for the government to educate the people on...

Mahathir And The Malaise In M’sian Politics – Part II

When UMNO realised too late that they should have listened to Najib Razak! This is the continuation story of Mahathir’s ‘failure’ to honour ‘Agreement with...

Mahathir Can’t Escape Blame For Malaise In M’sian Politics

Mahathir's 'failure' to honour 'Agreement with Anwar' bedevils M'sia - Part 1 It's not rocket science why Malaysia's politics and government continue to be in...

The Real Truth To Be Revealed If Najib Returns As PM

Najib had 79 seats in Parliament, the largest number under one symbol. In hindsight, Najib as the incumbent could have been first invited to form a new coalition government. Again, it was a freak moment in history. Indeed, he even publicly hinted at the possibility, but alas, no heed was paid as PH hysterically embarked on a propaganda barrage against the possibility that they may still warm the Opposition benches in Parliament.

Budget Airline AirAsia May Not Exist In The Near Future

Most of the criticisms against AirAsia are being fuelled by prejudice and racism. There's no sober examination of the facts, evidence and proof. AirAsia isn't in...

New Delhi Must Uphold Constitution On Freedom Of Conscience

India isn't Hindustan, Hindu State Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharata Janata Party (BJP) was installed in New Delhi, Hindus linked to the party...

Tommy Thomas Risks Date In Court For ‘Insults’ In Memoirs

COMMENTARY and ANALYSIS by Joe Fernandez: If push comes to shove, and former AG Tommy Thomas is dragged to justice on his Memoirs, he may...

Zahid’s Case ‘Tests’ Rule Of Law To Its Limits

Commentary and Analysis by Joe Fernandez Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, 68, after having argued that he has "immunity" in 47 charges facing him, has...

Amnesty For ‘Twilight Zone’ In Sabah Eludes Parliament

BOOK REVIEW: "Irregular Migrants and the Sea at the Borders of Sabah, Malaysia", 188 Pages, published by Palgrave Macmillan. The just-released book, which began as...

Azam Share Issue Far From Over, Rosmah Charges Need Rethinking

MACC Chief aside, other parties may come under forensic accounting and due diligence. The Securities Commission (SC) probably couldn't look for the law which can...

Sabah, S’wak Limited Immigration Powers Delegated By PM, Home Minister

Minister: Free entry to Sabah via Labuan to end soon says the headline of the Malay Mail article here. I would like to comment and...

People’s Petition on MA’63 May Be Way Forward On Malaysia

If I don’t mention source in this comment and analysis, I am connecting the dots as a legal scholar (jurist). There’s originality of thought...