Live debates

For the first time in Malaysian history there is going to be an open debate between two political personalities from opposition camp. Organised by Agenda Daily, an online Bahasa news website, it will feature Ahmad Shabbery Cheek, the Information Minister and de facto Opposition Leader, Anwar Ibrahim who would be debating an issue that is close to all Malaysians - the 78 sen fuel price hike. Shabbery Cheek would be defending the government's decision to raise the prices whereas Anwar would propose for the end of raise in fuel prices. After all Anwar's main campaign these days is a pledge to reduce fuel pricesafter taking office as Malaysian premier.

TV3 is telecasting the program live on 15.7.2008. Personally I would prefeer Second Finance Minister to defend the government's stand. Anwar himself preferred to debate this issue with premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi or deputy premier, Najib Tun Razak. On another note, I hope that the host/chair would not disrupt the flow of the arguments that is laid put by both debaters.

Also I do hope that TV3 does not delay the telecast by 8 seconds as that would be enough time for the broadcasting company to snip off parts that are pro opposition. This is due to the fact that TV3 has been more effective as a propaganda tool for the Barisan Nasional government compared to TV3.