All set for Yong-Harris debate

KOTA KINABALU - The stage is all set for the much anticipated debate between two former chief ministers, Datuk Yong Teck Lee and Tan Sri Harris Salleh, today.

Yesterday, Yong went to the Sabah Golf and Country Club (SGCC) here yesterday to check the place for the debate.

Harris’ last minute change of date, time and place and change of organiser and moderator for the debate has not deterred Yong, who will be there since the debate is of public interest.

According to the club’s spokeman, Gary Tan, the management only charges RM10 per head which includes coffee or tea and sandwiches. There are 300 seats available to the public for the debate.

Tan confirmed to Yong that the club is not responsible for the RM50 collection imposed by Harris and had nothing to do with the club or management.

Yong had argued that since the public debate is to raise awareness, it should not be used to raise funds by the organiser and should be free.

The debate issues are on 20 points/Malaysia Agreement, 1976 Oil Agreement, NBT-SAS Shares, Federalisation of Labuan, 1985 Istana power grab, 1986 riots leading to the Karamunsing fire and rampant issuance of ICs.