Wee Ka Siong's excellent command of Malay allows him to engage PAS directly: A political conundrum for many Malaysian Chinese

Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong possesses one political asset that is often overlooked: an exceptional command of the Malay language.

In Malaysia's coalition politics, this is not merely a matter of communication. It is an instrument of political negotiation, persuasion and trust-building.