Guests left frustrated after 11th hour cancellation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's Nothing2Hide dialogue with hundreds of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Nothing2Hide forum at the Putra World Trade Centre here Friday.
Police ordered for the cancellation over security reasons, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar a in a tweet post yesterday citing that imminent 'chaos' could threaten public safety, he reportedly said.
The aim of the public forum was to discuss national and social matters but following Najib's no-show, talks were abuzz on social media who questioned why it (the forum) was cancelled.
As word leaked on social media, Netizens including Johor Crown Prince, General Brigadier Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on Facebook said, he was not surprised why Najib did not attend the forum.
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"How can we have ‘Nothing2Hide’ dialogue with someone who wants to hide everything? Of course he will not show up," said Tunku Ismail.
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"How can you have a dialogue called "Nothing2Hide" featuring a person who has everything to hide? Obviously he won't show up," said Tunku Ismail.
"For those who have been entrusted with the responsibility, do not blame the people for losing confidence and trust in you, but think of why they no longer have the confidence and trust in you," he added.
The heir of Johor throne, who boasts the nickname TMJ, has urged national leaders to understand why the support and confidence from the 'rakyat' are weakening.
"How can you have a dialogue called "Nothing2Hide" featuring a person who has everything to hide? Obviously he won't show up," said Tunku Ismail.
"For those who have been entrusted with the responsibility, do not blame the people for losing confidence and trust in you, but think of why they no longer have the confidence and trust in you," he added.
Soon after the cancellation, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said Najib did not show up at the event, due to safety concerns, as advised by the IGP.
Malaysian Volunteer Lawyers Association (SukaGuam) chairman Datuk Khairul Anwar Rahmat was later quoted as saying that he would get in touch with Najib to plan a new date for a public forum.
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'Leaders should look at the reasons why they have been getting less support from the people.' - File Photo
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