KEPALA Batas’ MP could have spared herself and us a lot of grief by simply apologising for her blunder and moving on.
Instead, Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad faces an impending suit for claiming that DAP leader Lim Guan Eng is related to Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng and late Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
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.
