Maszlee playing the cameo role of jailed PM in ‘Kudeta’. – Photo courtesy of Maszlee Malik Twitter
HAVE we become overly sensitive or perhaps, hypocritically reverent when it comes to local movie content?
There are barely any complaints on social media when it comes to Netflix, Amazon Prime and other similar services.
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.
