What now after Muhyiddin’s bombshell?


Will Perikatan crumble in the face of a state political feud reaching the national level? — Bernama

IT was a political bomb that dropped perfectly, just before the year ended – and its loud impact is still being felt even as we enter into the second week of the new year.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s decision to step down as Perikatan Nasional chief has been followed by a cascade of resignations among state-level leaders.

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Wong Chun Wai

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.

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