PKR president Anwar Ibrahim said he supported DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang's decision to withdraw from a debate with Najib Abdul Razak.
"Kit Siang is not a coward. From what I see, a lot of friends are advising (us) that it (the debate) is inappropriate at this time.
"There are fears of racial tensions. (Withdrawing) is a good decision," he told reporters in Port Dickson, according to Berita Harian.
Anwar also brushed off suggestions that he replaces Lim for the debate.
Lim has a reputation of often criticising Najib even though the latter is no longer prime minister.
Following these repeated criticisms, on Tuesday, Najib challenged Lim to a "freestyle" televised debate on any topic to which the latter promptly accepted.
Lim then proposed the topic "How Malaysia became a global kleptocracy and how we can become a leading nation of integrity" to which Najib agreed.
Two days later, Lim said he was withdrawing from the debate as he had received a lot of advice against it from his supporters.
His chief reason was that a debate between himself and Najib might be turned into a "Malay versus Chinese conflict".
To this, Najib accused Lim of making excuses.
"Is this an admission by Kit Siang that DAP is a Chinese party?
"This is a debate between two parliamentarians. Nothing to do with race," wrote Najib on his Facebook page. - Mkini
Cinapeks DAP cakap DAP parti berbilang bangsa dan tidak perkauman.Apa ke Jadah nya Apek LIM cakap debat bolih jadi pertembungan antara Melayu vs Cina?????
ReplyDeleteTak Tahu Menari Kata Lantai Jongkang Jongkit Tak Rata .Tu lah Apek Lim ni suka baling batu sembunyi tangan keatas Najib.Ajak lawan depan2 terus jadi AYAM....Ayam yang makan taik babi
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