From challenging the Prime Minister to an open debate on the economy of the country, Anwar is now reported to be asking for an open discussion on the economy instead (Free Malaysia Today 13th January post).
What's happened?
I am sure we Malaysians are all very disappointed. We have been waiting eagerly for the PM to accept Anwar's challenge to a public debate.
But now it seems all this waiting is in vain.
Why the flip flop, Anwar?
It is not good for Anwar and it is not good for Pakatan and it is not good for the public, who I am sure do really want to know whether Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan will bankrupt the country or whether Najib was right.
This constant flip flopping from public figures does not help the public to make up their minds as to whom to trust with the stewardship of the country and speaks badly of our politicians.
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Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Is Najib Chickening Out?
It seems that Najib may not be taking up Anwar's challenge to a public debate on the national economy.
Najib should not be afraid to face up to Anwar's challenge.
With his suave style, good command of English and Malay, and all the resources available to him, Najib should easily triumph over Anwar, whom I believe has much less resources available to him.
Najib should not be worried about outcomes, unless he is worried that people may think much less of him after the debate.
But this shouldn't be so, if the PM is able to show that the Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan will indeed bankrupt the country as he has claimed.
Since Najib was the one who said publicly that Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan would bankrupt the country, he owes the public the duty to explain how and why, especially now that Anwar has thrown him the gauntlet.
Not to do so may appear like chickening out and leaving the public wondering if the PM was just posturing and trying to score points ahead of the the much anticipated coming general elections, which many expect he will be announcing sometime soon.
After all, one of the purposes of a public debate between the incumbent Prime Minister and the aspirant, on a matter of public interest, not to say on national economy, in a democratic country, is to enable the public to make an informed choice as to whom they would like to lead the country.
Malaysians would be eternally grateful if the PM takes Anwar on his challenge and agrees to a public debate.
We Malaysians wait with bated breath.
Najib should not be afraid to face up to Anwar's challenge.
With his suave style, good command of English and Malay, and all the resources available to him, Najib should easily triumph over Anwar, whom I believe has much less resources available to him.
Najib should not be worried about outcomes, unless he is worried that people may think much less of him after the debate.
But this shouldn't be so, if the PM is able to show that the Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan will indeed bankrupt the country as he has claimed.
Since Najib was the one who said publicly that Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan would bankrupt the country, he owes the public the duty to explain how and why, especially now that Anwar has thrown him the gauntlet.
Not to do so may appear like chickening out and leaving the public wondering if the PM was just posturing and trying to score points ahead of the the much anticipated coming general elections, which many expect he will be announcing sometime soon.
After all, one of the purposes of a public debate between the incumbent Prime Minister and the aspirant, on a matter of public interest, not to say on national economy, in a democratic country, is to enable the public to make an informed choice as to whom they would like to lead the country.
Malaysians would be eternally grateful if the PM takes Anwar on his challenge and agrees to a public debate.
We Malaysians wait with bated breath.
2 Interesting News
Online news portal Free Malaysia Today reported in their 12th January 2011 post that Karpal Singh had filed a suit against chief justice Zaki Tun Azman asking for an order of mandamus to direct the chief justice to respond to a letter of complaint Karpal had sent in regard to an alleged admission by the chief justice himself that the latter had bribed court officials while he was a lawyer.
Karpal was also reported to be seeking to have Zaki brought to the Judges Code of Ethics Tribunal.
If I am not mistaken, this is the first time that any Malaysian, let alone a practising lawyer in Malaysia, has brought a suit against a sitting chief justice.
But Karpal Singh is not called the top legal eagle of Malaysia and the Tiger of Jelutong for nothing.
If what Zaki Tun Azman, the top judge of the country, allegedly said is true then of course Malaysians are entitled to know the thruth.
Especially now that public confidence in the Malaysian judiciary and other institutions of the state, has plummetted.
Free Malaysia Today in another post of the same date, reported that the Prime Minister had rubbished Anwar's challenge to a public debate on the Malaysian economy.
Najib had said earlier in the local press, that Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan would bankrupt the country.
Anwar has therefore challenged the PM to a public debate on the economy.
I think this is a good opportunity for Najib to show that he is the right man for the country and not Anwar, by taking up Anwar's challenge.
Why miss up on an opportunity by blithely dismissing Anwar's challenge?
I am sure Malaysians would like know whom to choose to lead the country in the coming general elections and it would help if Najib accepts the challenge to debate with Anwar.
Karpal was also reported to be seeking to have Zaki brought to the Judges Code of Ethics Tribunal.
If I am not mistaken, this is the first time that any Malaysian, let alone a practising lawyer in Malaysia, has brought a suit against a sitting chief justice.
But Karpal Singh is not called the top legal eagle of Malaysia and the Tiger of Jelutong for nothing.
If what Zaki Tun Azman, the top judge of the country, allegedly said is true then of course Malaysians are entitled to know the thruth.
Especially now that public confidence in the Malaysian judiciary and other institutions of the state, has plummetted.
Free Malaysia Today in another post of the same date, reported that the Prime Minister had rubbished Anwar's challenge to a public debate on the Malaysian economy.
Najib had said earlier in the local press, that Pakatan Rakyat's 100 day plan would bankrupt the country.
Anwar has therefore challenged the PM to a public debate on the economy.
I think this is a good opportunity for Najib to show that he is the right man for the country and not Anwar, by taking up Anwar's challenge.
Why miss up on an opportunity by blithely dismissing Anwar's challenge?
I am sure Malaysians would like know whom to choose to lead the country in the coming general elections and it would help if Najib accepts the challenge to debate with Anwar.
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