Historical temple: The Sri Maha Mariamman Koil on Kretay Estate, aka Ranggoon Estate, in Kerteh, Terengganu, was built by rubber tappers in the 1920s. Many old temples now find themselves on state or private land, making ownership complex, activist Arutchelvan explains in his article. — The Star
THE current controversy over the huge number of unregistered Hindu temples is troubling.
Judging by the type of arguments popping up on social media, it is evident that many have been swept by racial sentiments.
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.