From junior to senior politician: Syed Saddiq presenting Anwar with two pairs of baju Melayu in the Parliament’s lobby recently. — Screencapture from Syed Saddiq’s TikTok account
OVER the past two weeks, I have had the pleasure and honour of joining my Muslim contacts, friends, and family members for buka puasa almost every evening.
I look forward to these get togethers as they reflect how Malaysians of all races are able to take part in each other’s religious and cultural events.
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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.
