In the hot seat: Ismail Sabri signing the instrument of appointment as Malaysia’s ninth Prime Minister at Istana Negara yesterday. — Bernama
TRUST in politicians is certainly nothing to crow about right now. The King, who was heading back to Pahang after his meeting with fellow Rulers on Friday, had wanted to install the new Prime Minister only tomorrow.
But they advised against it, insisting that His Majesty should conduct the ceremony at Istana Negara yesterday and not wait a day longer.
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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.
