Part 1 of a Malaysiakini debate that pitches senior politicans from the Pakatan Rakyat Parliamentary opposition against their Barisan Nasional counterparts.

The debate was held on June 19 at the Kuala Lumpur, Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

Subject: Is Malaysian democracy moving forward?

Debaters:

Gan Ping Sieu -- Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports (MCA)
Rahman Dahlan -- MP for Kota Belud (UMNO)
R. Sivarasa -- MP for Subang (PKR)
Mujahid Yusof -- MP for Parit Buntar (PAS)