Who initiated the challenge for the debate between Arul Kanda and Tony Pua?

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The initiation of the debate challenge between Arul Kanda and Tony Pua remains unspecified.

The challenge for a debate between Arul Kanda Kandasamy, the president of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), and Tony Pua was made by both individuals. Following their mutual challenges, Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) initially offered to broadcast the event live. However, this offer was later withdrawn.
Mutual Challenges Preceded Broadcast Offer

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak stated that RTM's offer to broadcast the debate live was made specifically after Tony Pua and Arul Kanda challenged each other. This suggests a reciprocal agreement to engage in a public debate.
RTM's Offer Was Conditional

The offer from RTM to provide a live telecast was a response to the individuals' request for the debate to be aired. The minister clarified that RTM was not an organiser of the debate itself but rather offered its broadcasting services upon the participants' request for a live broadcast.
Debate Cancellation Due to Gag Order

The live telecast of the debate was ultimately called off because Tony Pua withdrew from participating. This withdrawal followed a gag order issued by the Dewan Rakyat Speaker, Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia, who disallowed the debate, citing concerns it might prejudice the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) probe into 1MDB.

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