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Derek Fernandez

‘Repeal land grab clauses’: Law expert Derek Fernandez demands overhaul of Land Acquisition Act

Prominent lawyer Derek Fernandez has called for the immediate repeal of Sections 3(1)(b) and 3(1)(c) of the Land Acquisition Act 1960, warning that current broad statutory powers allow private development interests to override the legitimate rights of landowners under the guise of ‘economic development’

Start digital education from kindergarten to build safer internet users: MCMC commissioner

Derek Fernandez says children must learn to question online content and understand digital threats from an early age

Section Five RA to report dog owner to MBPJ after Great Dane attacks pets

Residents’ association highlights repeated complaints over unleashed dogs in neighbourhood

Malaysia had the cooling-off concept for cash transfers, but Singapore made it law – Sandru Narayanan

With billions lost to scams, a mandatory pause on suspicious transfers is crucial to protect Malaysians

Cybersecurity, not bombs is Malaysia’s biggest threat: Derek Fernandez

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Commissioner warns that the power to control information poses a greater danger than weapons of war, stressing the urgent need for Malaysia to strengthen defenses against cybercrime

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FIFA slams FAM: Forged documents, fines and 12-month suspension rattles Malaysian football

World football’s governing body has sanctioned the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and seven naturalised players for using falsified documents to secure eligibility in the Asian Cup qualifier against Vietnam in June

Unofficial tally: GRS dominates Sabah election as BN and Warisan make gains, DAP defeated

Early results show GRS leading with a strong foothold, while BN and Warisan see notable victories. DAP fails to retain any seats in a dramatic shift

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil