Isnin, Mac 05, 2012

MAJORITY OF VOTERS WANT NAJIB-ANWAR DEBATE

Majority of Voters Want Najib-Anwar Debate

BANGI – A recently concluded survey among voters in Peninsular Malaysia found that 54% of them want to see regular debates between prime minister Najib Razak and opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. Support for the debate was especially high young voters where 67% agreed that there should be a debate between the two leaders to showcase their “ideas and policies to the nation”.

The survey for support for the debates was strongest among young Malay voters at 76% and lowest among Malay voters aged 60 and above, at 39%. While some argue that such debates are unnecessary and “not a part of our culture” the findings suggests that it will help voters make up their minds as 62% of voters who have yet to decide which party to vote for, thus deemed ’undecided’, support the notion of having debates between the leader of the ruling and opposition coalitions.

Among the topics voters want to see debated include “economic issues” at 17%, “current national issues” at 9% and “welfare of the people” and “development of the country” at 7% , respectively. These issues were followed by “combating corruption” at 5%.

The survey was carried out by the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research between 10th and 23rd February 2012 to gauge voters’ perceptions of current developments in the country. 1,022 registered voters comprising 59% Malay, 32%Chinese and 9% Indian respondents were interviewed by telephone in the poll. Respondents were selected on the basis of random stratified sampling along ethnicity, gender and state of residence. The survey was funded internally by Merdeka Center for Opinion Research for release to the public.

Poll Report

News Release

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"That much I accept. I am happy to argue politics with any reasonable man or woman and appreciate Malaysians' lively political debate,"

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

37 ulasan:

  1. It might be good to have a debate to showcase the ideas and policies to the people, Najib has also expressed that he will agree to debate if necessary.

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    1. If Najib is ready, then I'm sure he will agree with any invitation to debate after this.

      Padam
    2. Bagus juga untuk berkongsi pendapat dan pengalaman.

      Padam
  2. We will wait and see if the PM will debate with Anwar after this prior to the wishes of the people.

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  3. Jika debat di antara Anwar dan Najib dilaksanakan harap2 ia dapat menyelesaikan sesuatu isu yang penting buat rakyat dan bukan untuk menimbulkan kekecohan.

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    1. A debate could help clear the air about some of the issues happening in the country recently.

      Padam
    2. tunggu dan lihat sajalah, tapi debat ni tidak akan menyelesaikan apa-apa..

      Padam
  4. majoriti inginkan debat antara Anwar dan Najib. Najib perlu buat pertimbangan dan keputusan yang terbaik.

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    1. saya setuju 500% supaya najib debat dengan anuar..sekian terima kasih...orang besar lawan orang besar dan juga saya memberi pertimbangan bahawa najib dan datuk anuar sangat wajar berdebat...rq

      Padam
    2. saya juga setuju 1000% supaya datuk Anuar debat dengan Najib...dan semua rakyat harus tengok tv atau datang dalam dewan debat tersebut....tq

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    3. Its not surprising at all that majority of the voters want Najib to debate with Anwar. The debate could make it easier for the voter to make their voting decision when election comes.

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    4. Surely another great debate that we can learn a lot from both the hero.

      Padam
    5. jika debat ini berlangsung, pasti akan menadapat perhatian umum.

      Padam
  5. Tidak perlu debate. Penentuan pada PRU13.

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    1. Anwar nak menang dulu dalam debate ni.

      Padam
  6. Debate is good just as long it will not cause any chaos.

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    1. It would be interesting to see how the debate goes between Najib and Anwar.

      Padam
    2. I'm sure Dato' Najib is confident in accepting this debate.

      Padam
  7. debat antar mereka pasti dinantikan, kita tgklah adakah mereka akan berdebat.

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    1. biar mereka tentukan sama ada mereka akan berdebat atau tidak.

      Padam
  8. Debate atau tidak semua itu akan dimaklumkan oleh PM sendiri. Rasanya masih ada perkara yang perlu berbanding dengan debat ini.

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    1. masih banyak pekara lain yang lebih memerlukan perhatian daripada pemimpin kita.

      Padam
  9. Some long awaited explanation can be given during the debate, it can benefit the people as they deserves to know the truth as well.

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  10. What is this all about? They shouldn't be arguing about this. Who are playing at?

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  11. Honestly there's no point in debating. There will be differences while in reality tho

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  12. Hope they will play this fair and square. If really dnt have a debate, then we'll just have to wait for the general election.

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  13. Whats the purpose of such debate?

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  14. Pasti banyak pengalaman yang dapat dikongsi. Memang satu debat yang ramai menantikannya.

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  15. Not sure both will agree to go with the debate. But Im sure its good to the politic if both really can have a friendly debate.

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  16. tidak payah la Anwar sibuk2 mahu berdebat dengan Najib.. parti sendiri pun tidak terjaga.. asyik mahu debat saja.. tengok2 la PKR sabah ni, berapa ramai sudah ahli2nya yang keluar parti..

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  17. I can’t wait to see what will happen.

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  18. It is good also for teamed opinions and experiences.

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  19. I hope the debate between Anwar and Najib will bring about resolving issues faced by the people and not to create further chaos or damage.

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  20. At least the debate will assist the people to making decisions during the next election.

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  21. Explanations made during the debate can help to clear out some mysteries unknown.

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  22. apa pun, yang penting tanggungjawab kepada rakyat harus sentiasa ditunaikan dengan sebaiknya.

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  23. It depend with Najib whether he agrees to debate with Anwar or not. Whatever the outcomes from the debate is not an indicator who is right or wrong. It just a platform to see more ideas from different perspectives.

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