Malaysia’s political analysts are sensing that the country is hurtling back to a period of intense political theatrics – usually a sign that its relentless Game of Thrones-style battle for power is nearing a new crescendo.
Previously infamous for saying that “debate is not our culture”, Najib changed his tune earlier this month after his insistent call for the government to bail out Sapura Energy, a tanking oil and gas company, was challenged by the opposition.The debate will see both politicians argue their case on whether Sapura Energy needs a bailout, followed by a general discussion on Malaysia’s economic, political and governance future.
Behind the excitement of the spectacle as touted by political players, many Malaysians wonder whether such a debate, if it happens, would achieve anything beyond providing further opportunity for two already very visible politicians to advance their popularity. At the heart of such unwillingness to see the two parties debating is the proposed topic: Whether the government should intervene to help cash-strapped Sapura Energy, which is in debt to the tune of 10.5 billion ringgit .
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