‘Welcome home’ – more than just a greeting


Nothing beats home: Travelling all around the world and experiences abroad have only made the writer love Malaysia more than ever. — 123rf

EVERY time I return to Malaysia from a trip abroad, there is a moment that gets to me: when the Malaysia Airlines crew member announces that we will be landing soon.

I have lost count of the number of times I have heard this but it still remains special to me.

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Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai

Wong Chun Wai began his career as a journalist in Penang and served Star Media Group for nearly four decades in various capacities and roles. He was group editorial and corporate affairs adviser to the group, after having served as group managing director/chief executive officer. "On The Beat" debuted on Feb 23, 1997. Chun Wai has penned the column weekly without a break, except for occasional press holidays 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. He is now chairman of national news agency Bernama.

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