LIVE | PKR president Anwar Ibrahim and former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak are facing off tonight in a debate on the troubled government-linked company Sapura Energy Bhd as well as the country's future.

Malaysiakini brings you live updates of the debate.

9pm: Anwar and Najib shake hands when they get on stage.

Tonight's debate moderator is Malaysia Gazette's Haslina AR Kamaluddin.

The debaters are given four minutes for their remarks, and three minutes to reply.

They are not allowed to make personal attacks or raise any issues that are currently in court.

The audience has been reminded to keep silent during the