What topic will Najib and Anwar debate on?

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The topic of the debate between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim remains unconfirmed.

The offices of both the former prime minister and the Opposition Leader have confirmed an agreement for a public debate to take place next week. This much-anticipated face-off is scheduled for May 12 at 9pm at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) in Kuala Lumpur. The event is set to be broadcast live across television and social media platforms, with specific channels yet to be announced.
Details of the Debate Agreement

Both Datuk Seri Najib Razak and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim have formally agreed to the terms of the debate. Their respective offices released a joint statement confirming the date, time, and venue. This marks what is believed to be the first public one-on-one debate between the two prominent Malaysian politicians.
Context of the Public Exchange

The impetus for this debate appears to stem from recent exchanges between the two federal lawmakers on social media. These discussions have centred on the issues surrounding the financially troubled oil-and-gas company, Sapura Energy Berhad. The initial challenge for a debate on this specific company came from Rafizi Ramli, a PKR deputy president hopeful and former Pandan MP, directed at Najib.
Shift in Debate Participants

Najib Razak responded to Rafizi Ramli's challenge by stating his willingness to debate only if the participant were Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar Ibrahim subsequently accepted this condition last month. The debate was then postponed to occur after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, leading to the current confirmation for May 12.

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