Lim Kit Siang has now refused to debate with former premier Najib Abdul Razak, claiming that it could be used to stir up racial sentiments.
The DAP veteran said he has received an avalanche of messages over the last 48 hours advising him not to engage in the verbal jousting match.
"As there is a great likelihood that the debate between Najib and myself could be turned into a Malay vs Chinese conflict... I have decided not to proceed with the debate with Najib.
"I know my decision will be greeted with tempests of allegations that I am a coward. My 53 years of politics is an open book for Malaysians to judge whether I am a coward or not, and I am always prepared to subject myself to the judgment of Malaysians.
"However, there is one thing I will not compromise – the higher interests of the nation and Malaysians," he added in a statement this evening.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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