Terence Fernandez

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Abdul Kadir takes over from Charles Santiago as SPAN Chairman

1 week ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – Former Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) CEO Datuk Abdul Kadir Mohd Din, has been appointed Chairman of the Water Services Commission (SPAN) effective May 5. The past president of the Malaysian Water Association replaces Charles Santiago who completed a second two-year term as Chairman. Charles previously held the position between 2018 and 2020.
InDrive berdepan penamatan selepas langgar garis panduan

1 week ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – InDrive, aplikasi e-panggilan perjalanan berpangkalan di Rusia, telah diberi notis penamatan oleh Agensi Pengangkutan Awam Darat (Apad) kerana melanggar garis panduan pengangkutan e-panggilan. Apad, sebuah agensi di bawah Kementerian Pengangkutan, telah memberi masa tiga bulan kepada InDrive untuk mengembalikan Lesen Perniagaan Pengantaraan (IBL) mereka. Syarikat itu juga telah diberi peluang untuk membalas notis tersebut dalam tempoh masa yang sama.
InDrive faces termination for flouting guidelines

1 week ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – InDrive, a Russian based ride hailing app, has been given a notice of termination by the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) for flouting e-hailing transport guidelines. APAD, an agency under the Transport Ministry, has given inDrive three months to return their Intermediation Business License (IBL). The company has also been given a chance to respond to the notice within the same time period. The IBL is a necessary regulatory requirement for any e-hailing operation in Malaysia.
Afdlin Shauki: Ahli PKR mahu saya bekerjasama dengan Nik Nazmi

3 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR – Datuk Afdlin Shauki yang mengecewakan penyandangnya Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad dalam pemilihan bahagian PKR semalam, percaya keputusan itu tidak membayangkan merosotnya keyakinan ahli parti terhadap Nik Nazmi. Malah, Afdlin, 53, merasakan beliau dipilih untuk menyokong peranan Nik Nazmi kini sebagai Ahli Parlimen Setiawangsa serta Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam Sekitar. “Saya berterima kasih atas sokongan mereka yang mengundi saya.
PKR members want me to work with Nik Nazmi: Afdlin Shauki

3 weeks ago | scoop.my | Terence Fernandez

KUALA LUMPUR — Datuk Afdlin Shauki, who pulled off an upset over incumbent Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad in PKR’s divisional elections yesterday, does not believe that the results imply diminished confidence by party members in Nik Nazmi. In fact, Afdlin, 53, feels he was elected to support Nik Nazmi in his current role as the MP for Setiawangsa as well as Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability. “I am grateful for the support of those who voted for me.
Ia 5.6%, bukan 47%: Zafrul nafi dakwaan Trump ke atas import AS

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.