Wise words: Sultan Sharafuddin being interviewed by the writer. The Selangor Ruler says political leaders should avoid using state rights as a tool for short-term political gains or rhetoric. — Bernama
THE reminder from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah that states should avoid pushing their rights in ways that overshadow or undermine national interests is timely and insightful, especially in the current political climate.
Discussions about federal–state relations have become increasingly prominent in recent times and certainly no one understands and realises the importance of state rights better than the Sultan of Selangor.
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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.
