Strong basics spur hope


It has been a good 2024 for Malaysia’s economy despite doom-and-gloom reports by some.

Upward and onwards: At one point this year, the ringgit was momentarily the best-performing currency in the world.
Upward and onwards: At one point this year, the ringgit was momentarily the best-performing currency in the world.

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Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang and served Star Media Group for nearly four decades in various capacities and roles. He was group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. "On The Beat" debuted on Feb 23, 1997. Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for occasional press holidays 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. He is now chairman of national news agency Bernama.

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