Crunch time: Anwar meeting Tuaran residents on the campaign trail recently. While Pakatan’s performance in the Sabah polls may not be reflective of its position in the peninsula, the Madani government needs to deliver more tangible policy wins and real reforms, says the writer. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star
THE political clock is ticking. For Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, 2026 has to be the Year of Delivery as Malaysia inches closer to the next general election.
Pakatan Harapan fared badly in the recent Sabah elections, and there are many reasons for it. However, the same barometer cannot be applied for the peninsula.
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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.
