This was the title of the debate between PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Datuk Ahmad Shabberry Cheek, the Information Minister. The latter actually stated that he would resign if he failed to defend the government's stand.
The debate methodology and rules reminded of school. There was one glaring mistake on the part of the MC, Datuk Johan Jaafar as he did not announce the victorious candidate between the two. Shabbery deviated more than Anwar did and the moderator did not play a good role in ensuring that the arguments were related to the topic.
Though a fresh face in the cabinet, I want to praise Shabberry Cheek for standing up against a personality who is no stranger to debates. On the whole I felt that Anwar's argument were much more convincing. It would have been better if Anwar faced off with Abdullah Badawi, the PM on these issues as the latter is also Finance Minister I.
Based on the polls ran by Malaysiakini, where 19,000 people voted and 95% are of the opinion that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had won the debate.
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