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The Beat: Chicago's quantum scene strikes multiple deals
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5 days ago
- The Star
Just a matter of political optics
THERE are plenty of grievances against Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his opponents have probably thought that the timing is right to step up the pressure on him to step down. The march tomorrow to demand his resignation appears to be initiated by PAS and the other Malay-based political parties. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates! 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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The Beat: UChicago partners with Bay Area accelerator
In this edition of The Beat, check out how UChicago is partnering with a Bay Area accelerator to bring more local deep tech to market.
