Mission is a go: Production for the upcoming Mission: Impossible movie has been put on hold due to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak but in Malaysia, it’s all systems go for the new PM while Malaysians await further developments in a political scene that could rival any big screen production. — Filepic
When a nonagenarian made headlines by becoming a returning prime minister, it seemed like we had seen it all in the political sphere... until the last couple of weeks.
FOR a fortnight, I’ve had to carry two power banks to keep recharging my mobile phone because it has been ringing incessantly, with calls and text messages streaming in from my contacts and friends.
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.
