‘Political debates important for public discourse’

The debate between Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) in Kuala Lumpur on May 12, 2022.

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 reform group Bersih.