Bound to rise: Malaysians will have to pay more for food because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, health-related shocks, and conflicts which disrupt global supplies, including food. — Filepic/The Star
IT’S already been a month since the war broke out in Ukraine. Most countries would have thought that it would be a swift invasion by Russia, but it looks like a prolonged battle now.
The continuing conflict means that it will take a greater toll on Malaysia – and the rest of the world – even though Ukraine is over 8,200km away.
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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.
