Badminton-crazy Malaysia would have normally been riveted to a live broadcast of a Thomas Cup fixture against long-time rivals India. But as the men’s team battled, and was eventually defeated, on Thursday night, the country’s attention was elsewhere, with social media buzzing over the highly anticipated and much-watched US-style ‘grand debate’ between scandal-haunted … [Read more...] about ‘Cakes and cash’ feature in rare Malaysia TV debate between 1MDB-tainted ex-PM Najib and opposition leader Anwar
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Kit Siang is retired, debate me instead, says DAP lawmaker to Najib
PETALING JAYA: DAP lawmaker Steven Sim ( pic ) has challenged former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to a debate. This came after Najib challenged DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang who had announced his retirement earlier this year. "I don't think there is a need for Kit Siang to accept this (challenge), he's retired. "If Najib is really sincere in wanting to debate, … [Read more...] about Kit Siang is retired, debate me instead, says DAP lawmaker to Najib
‘Political debates important for public discourse’
PETALING JAYA: Following the success of the public debate between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, political analysts and civil society groups say more similar events should be held with the 15th General Election (GE15) looming. Last Thursday’s “showdown” between the two men was a display of maturity and democracy that should be encouraged, said electoral … [Read more...] about ‘Political debates important for public discourse’