Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak and former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad will be appearing separately live on Al Jazeera 's Riz Khan show next week.

Both are expected to talk on the current political situation in Malaysia and the implications of the global economic crisis.

riz khan Najib will be making an appearance on 10pm on Monday, Dec 1, while Mahathir is scheduled to be on air at the same time three days later on Thursday, Dec 4.

The programme is noted for its interactive qualities where viewers can call in and ask questions directly to the panelists.

Call or email your questions

Both these figures have had their share of controversies and tough questions are expected to be thrown at them.

Those keen to participate can call in or email questions to Riz’ email (riz@aljazeera.net) or call in live to the show at +1 202 275 2360.

People can also join the chatroom by entering livestation.com . Al Jazeera English is broadcast on Channel 513 of Astro.

Apart from that, Riz will also be having blogger and ex-Internal Security Act detainee Raja Petra Kamarudin on the show to talk on the ISA, culture and politics. Playwrights Kee Thuan Chye and Jo Kukhatas will appear on the same panel.

This show will air in between the Najib and Mahathir interviews on Wednesday, Dec 3, with a repeat at 10 pm the next day.