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Anwar: Kit Siang’s withdrawal from debate with Najib a wise decision
Port Dickson MP Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim speaks during Majlis Iftar Perdana in Bangi May 16, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Miera Zulyana

PORT DICKSON, May 24 — The decision of DAP advisor, Lim Kit Siang to withdraw from debating with former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, is a wise move, said Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Anwar said it is feared the debate between the DAP veteran and Najib may be turned into a racial conflict.

"As far as I know Kit Siang is not somebody who is not bold...but I thought many friends advised it is not suitable now as it could create tension.

"It is a good decision,” he told reporters when met during a House to House Contribution programme here today.  

Yesterday, Lim announced his withdrawal from the debate with Najib on worries the programme maybe turned into a conflict between the Malays and Chinese. — Bernama

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