Pole position: Eu is the first female Malaysian movie director to be invited to the Cannes Film Festival.
MALAYSIAN filmmaker Amanda Nell Eu may not be a familiar name to most Malaysians, but she has set a record by becoming the first female Malaysian director to head to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Her movie, Tiger Stripes, is in competition for the coveted award for best first feature film at the event and is set to showcase her talent as a rising filmmaker in Malaysia.
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Wong Chun Wai
Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang, and has served The Star for over 35 years in various capacities and roles. He is now group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. On The Beat made its debut on Feb 23 1997 and Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for the occasional press holiday when the paper was not published. In May 2011, a compilation of selected articles of On The Beat was published as a book and launched in conjunction with his 50th birthday. Chun Wai also comments on current issues in The Star.
