Will the 1MDB debate be aired live for public viewing?

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The Live Broadcast of the 1MDB Debate Remains Uncertain

Pakatan Harapan is seeking to have the debate between Arul Kanda Kandasamy and Rafizi Ramli aired live for public viewing. The opposition coalition plans to consult with the Communications and Multimedia Minister, Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak, to facilitate this. However, the outcome of this consultation and whether the debate will be broadcast live has not yet been determined.
Consultation with Communications Minister Planned

Following the announcement that Rafizi Ramli would replace Tony Pua as Pakatan Harapan's representative in the debate against 1MDB chief Arul Kanda Kandasamy, the coalition indicated a further step. Pakatan Harapan intends to engage with Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak, the Communications and Multimedia Minister. The purpose of this consultation is to formally request that the upcoming debate be made accessible to the public through a live broadcast.
Aim to Dispel Misconceptions

Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek has expressed his belief that Arul Kanda should accept the debate. He suggested that such a platform would provide an opportunity for the 1MDB president to address and potentially dispel allegations and misconceptions surrounding the state-owned firm. This sentiment suggests a desire from some quarters for the issues concerning 1MDB to be openly discussed and clarified.
Previous Debate Disallowed

The context for this proposed debate includes a prior decision by Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia. Earlier in the week, the Speaker had disallowed a debate between Tony Pua and Arul Kanda. This decision was based on concerns that such a debate might potentially taint the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) ongoing investigation into 1MDB.

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