Terence Fernandez

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Ia 5.6%, bukan 47%: Zafrul nafi dakwaan Trump ke atas import AS

2 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia telah memaklumkan kepada Duta Besar Amerika Syarikat (AS) bahawa negara ini tidak pernah mengenakan tarif sebanyak 47% ke atas import barangan AS sambil menegaskan bahawa angka sebenar sepatutnya hanya 5.6%. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri (Miti), Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz berkata beliau telah bertemu dengan Duta Besar Amerika Syarikat ke Malaysia, Edgard D. Kagan, bagi mendapatkan penjelasan berhubung cara angka itu dikira oleh pihak AS.
Putra Heights gas explosion: MBSJ's ROW incursion approval needs scrutiny, says planning law expert | Scoop

3 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – Just because an approval was given, that does not mean it is right. This is the summation of renowned planning law expert Derek Fernandez on the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) mayor’s assertion that a shoplot project, by developer Hong & Hong Homes Sdn Bhd, near a gas pipeline in Putra Heights that exploded on April 1 had received council approval.
An inferno that fuelled our best side — Terence Fernandez | Scoop

3 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

FOLLOWING the recent controversies that threaten our unity, Malaysians brought out the best in them on the second day of Hari Raya. From the ashes of the Putra Heights gas blast, we saw people from all walks of life come to the aid of their fellow Malaysians by providing food, shelter, medical aid and transport to those who had to leave their houses, due to the dangers of the heat and chemicals. Suraus, mosques and a Hindu temple turned into make-shift first aid centres to treat injured victims.
Red flags over Jalur Gemilang ruling – Terence Fernandez | Scoop

4 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

THERE are close to five million primary and secondary school students in Malaysia. Which explains why every pencil pushing (literally) salesman flock to schools due to the large volume of potential customers. They will approach the headmaster or principal or Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) reps to convince them to purchase exclusive badges, name tags or stationery. Priced at say RM2 per item at 1,000 units (students) per school you are looking at overwhelming profits.
Homecoming for Hans Isaac as Finas returning chairman

4 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR — For Datuk Hans Isaac, his reappointment as chairman of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) is a homecoming of sorts. “It is an honour to return to my industry,” said Hans, who was appointed today, succeeding Datuk Kamil Othman, who has been made an advisor. “After Stadium Corp, I am back in the industry where I made my name,” Hans told Scoop. The 54-year-old former actor previously held the job from April 2019 to May 2020.
Tengku Zafrul accepts BAM presidency nomination | Scoop

1 month ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz has accepted the nomination for the presidency of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). The 51-year-old investment, trade and industry minister confirmed to Scoop that he is looking forward to leading BAM if elected as its president in May, succeeding Tan Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria. The presidency of BAM is for a term of four years before going back to the ballot box.
Ramli Ngah Talib next Governor of Penang?

1 month ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR — Penang is expected to have a new governor this year. In what is being regarded as a surprising decision from Istana Negara, current governor Tun Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak will be stepping down on May 1 – after only serving one term, having been appointed on May 1, 2021. What is raising eyebrows is that his replacement is said to be former Perak Mentri Besar Tan Sri Ramli Ngah Talib.
Russia succeeded in splitting the West: Ukraine rep on Trump-Zelensky fall out

1 month ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – The presidential blow up at the White House on Friday displayed to the world that the United States has no leverage over Russia. In fact this is exactly what Russia wants – to split the West; and its plans succeeded as illustrated by the public quarrel between Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and the tag team of US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
More attempts to disrupt what it means to be a Malaysian – Terence Fernandez | Scoop

2 months ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

MANY times non-Muslims have been reminded, warned even, to stay out of Islamic issues. Not to comment or engage in any discussion because it does not concern them. Have respect, they say. Do not interfere, they say. It is seditious, non-Muslims are warned. Unfortunately, this is hard to do, as Islam makes up a significant fabric of being Malaysian in Malaysia with it being the official religion and all.
Saving the Planet: Not your average green book – Terence Fernandez | Scoop

Jan 17, 2025 | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

YET another book on climate change? To be honest I shuddered when asked to review “Saving the Planet: Climate and Environmental Lessons from Malaysia and Beyond”. For one I was 40 pages into my friend Leslie Lopez’s arguably juicier “The Seige Within”, which accounts the journalist’s personal account of the unravelling of the 1MDB scandal. But then again Saving the Planet was also written by a friend – who happens to be Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.