Standing out: Many commended Cheah for his readiness to speak up on national issues that concern the people in his open letter to fellow Malaysians on National Day.
NOT many renowned Malaysian businessmen would want to openly discuss issues affecting the nation, particularly those involving corruption because no one wants to antagonise the powerful.
It’s fair to say their fears aren’t unfounded. After all, as businesspeople, many depend on the goodwill of politicians to get their work expedited by avoiding obstacles.
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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.
