UPDATE ON IDRIS BUANG DEBATE
My response to the latest from the debate saga:
Dear readers, first I apologize for this late response as I had been on the road for the last 10days, and only got myself updated this morning.
No.1: I, Lina Soo as the admin of 916 Occupation Day is responding to Idris Buang’s posting recently where he agreed to accept a debate challenge from several fb groups and names, including ‘frances Dorus’. As FD is a member of 916, and he has given consent to 916 to represent him, we responded appropriately and positively to IB’s posting on his behalf. Please be informed that we are representing FD in 916; and not SSM or SSKM, nor do we speak for MAR/DJ, nor can these names speak on 916 or FD behalf.
No.2: We salute IB for taking up this challenge on a matter of such public interest and importance; this debate reflects our concerns for the future of Sarawak, and IB’s positivity and willingness to engage with the community is admirable. We cannot let this golden opportunity pass.
No.3: Quote, ‘No statement or words that are unworthy of good character may be published at anytime,nor anything defamatory,deragotary or ludicrous shall be used at any point of time. Genteel & decorous conduct ,respectability and gentlemanliness shall be the mutually agreed hallmark of this fb debate’, unquote. We agree wholeheartedly on this; after all is not gentleness and mutual respect an admired attribute of Sarawakian character and culture?
No. 4: Other terms and conditions. We agree that this debate be held in Kuching – stadium, pustaka, old dun or old courthouse, and we believe that IB would be easily able to secure the venue. Debate in English which is our other state official language. Three debaters per team – 7 minutes each and 3 mins rebuttal, Oxford or Australasia format. Date be set for Sunday, 2 March 2014, to give time for Sarawakians to plan to come back to give support to a matter of such importance and of public interest.
No.5: That IB will issue the invitation to our Chief Minister and all elected lawmakers, parliamentary and DUN to attend this debate. It is important that they are the witnesses to this state matter to truly represent their constituents.
No. 6: As for personal attacks, I will not respond. This is a lady's response to a gentleman's statement. Once again, thank you.
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Lina Soo is a candidate for State Reform Party (STAR) for P196 Stampin, Sarawak in GE-13 and the author of popular book "Sarawak the Real Deal"
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I hope Datuk Idris Buang keeps his words and engages in this debate gentlemanly.
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