PKR director of strategy Rafizi Ramli is seeking a debate with Umno leaders over the latest hike in petrol and diesel prices.

azlan In a posting via Twitter, he said: "Maybe I should ask for a debate with (Umno Youth chief) Khairy (Jamaluddin) or anyone from Umno who dares."

Rafizi, the MP for Pandan, and Khairy, who is also youth and sports minister, had previously locked horns in a public debate over the national higher education loan fund.

Yesterday, the government announced that diesel and RON 95 petrol prices will be raised by 20 sen effective midnight.

In a press conferece after chairing a sports meeting, Khairy refused to respond when asked if  he was willing to accept Rafizi’s challenge.

He was asked the question twice, once when the press conference on Sukma ended, and again when he left the scene. Khairy first ignored the question and later just waved his hand.