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Saturday 6 June 2015

Featuring Prince Canceled Najib 'Nothing2Hide I hate to rain on the royal

HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim slammed the last-minute cancellation of the 'Nothing2Hide' forum in this screenshot taken from the Johor Southern Tigers football team’s official Facebook page.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 — In a scathing Facebook post, Johor’s crown prince poured scorn on the highly-anticipated “Nothing2Hide” forum here that was cancelled at the last minute today before a face-to-face confrontation between Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his vocal critic, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, over the prime minister’s controversial 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) project.

HRH Brigadier General Tunku Ismail Ibni Sultan Ibrahim said inviting someone who allegedly has “everything to hide” to such a dialogue session would obviously result in a no-show.

“How can you have a dialogue called “Nothing2Hide” featuring a person who has everything to hide? Obviously he won’t show up.

“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,” the prince wrote this afternoon on the Johor Southern Tigers football team’s official Facebook page.

In his brief two-paragraph statement, the prince did not name anyone.

This morning’s dialogue was expected to end up becoming a face-off between Najib and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who has been the prime minister’s harshest critic over the handling of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) and other issues related to the former’s administration.

Chronology # Nothing2Hide: Despite the cancellation of joint NGO Dialogue PM

Tun Mahathir when he arrived at the main stage program 'Dialogue PM Joint NGO' -Photos

KUALA LUMPUR: The program 'Dialogue PM Joint NGO' scheduled to be held at 9 am this morning at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).

The program was organized aiming to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak unlock all the problems of the people, including answering various negative perceptions are thrown to him with the representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

It is a program organized by the Bar Association of Volunteers (SukaGuam) and also use the hashtag # Nothing2Hide in the promotion.

Tun Mahathir when giving a speech on the program 'Dialogue PM Joint NGO'.

Here is a chronology of what happened this morning:

8:53: Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar announced the cancellation of the dialogue on security grounds through his twitter page.

8:55: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir arrived at the PWTC. Lotus continues to be in a forward program for dialogue begins.

9:30: Lawyer council announced the only media allowed to take pictures of the arrival of the guest of honor.

10:10: Attorney general council of the secretariat was negotiating with the police to proceed with the cancellation of the event even though the instructions were issued IGP.

10:15: Lawyers Council announced the suspension of dialogue.

10:26: Tun Dr. Mahathir went into the hall.

10:30: Lawyer council invited Dr Mahathir gave a speech

When Tun Mahathir leading the police to stop speaking.

10:37: Tun Dr Mahathir was asked by the police to stop the speech with great prudence.

10:42: Tun Dr Mahathir interviewed by the media

11:00: Tun Dr Mahathir outstanding of council

11:30: Press conference chairman Datuk Khairul Anwar Rahmat SukaGuam

11:41: Press conference ends SukaGuam

12:30: Statement by the Prime Minister's Office media in relation to the suspension of the dialogue on the direction of the Chief of Police.

17:00: In a press conference, Khalid denied receiving instructions from the prime minister to cancel the program 'Dialogue with NGOs PM.

17:30: Khairul missed calls and messages Astro AWANI journalists who want clarification on some issues such as invitation cards image Tun Mahathir spread in social media.

Earthquake: No deaths were reported in Mount Kinabalu - Sabah Police

Some of the 30 pilots of Mount Kinabalu ready for a rescue mission to bring down the stranded climbers at the top of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia by the earthquake here in Sabah morning.

KUALA LUMPUR: Sabah Police today confirmed that no deaths were reported in Mount Kinabalu following the 6.0 magnitude earthquake this morning which resulted in some degradation occurs in Ranau town.

State Police Commissioner Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman confirmed that three people were injured in the mountains, including a Turkish citizen, when contacted Astro AWANI.

This fact was also confirmed Sabah Fire and Rescue Department, Mr. Sarifudin Ladulu in a telephone conversation with Astro AWANI.

Previously reported 52 mountaineers have been circulating on the Mount Kinabalu using Timpohon routes Gate.

A Fire and Rescue personnel who do not want to be named told Astro AWANI, about 238 mountaineers and signpost still stranded on Mount Kinabalu following the earthquake earlier.

Meanwhile, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister confirmed a total of four people were injured, including two seriously injured.

He also reported two directions still not found so far.

Currently, 30 directional and 25 members of the Special Search and Rescue Team Malaysia (SMART) has been assigned to it as a bailout.

A Eurocopter EC725 aircraft have also flown to the area in Gunung Kinabalu Laban Rata to help rescue stranded climbers who follow a moderate earthquake that rocked several areas in Sabah Friday morning.

EC725 aircraft delivered aid to Mount Kinabalu climbers stranded

Some of the 30 pilots of Mount Kinabalu ready for a rescue mission to bring down the stranded climbers at the top of the highest mountain in Southeast Asia by the earthquake here in Sabah morning. - Bernama photo

KUALA LUMPUR: A Eurocopter EC725 aircraft were flown to the area in Gunung Kinabalu Laban Rata to help rescue stranded climbers who follow a moderate earthquake that rocked several areas in Sabah Friday morning.

This was stated Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein via a note on Twitter in response to the request of the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Move.

He said the plane belonged to the Royal Malaysian Air Force also brought food and drink to those who are stranded.

Earlier Portal requested military helicopters capable of operating in extreme weather conditions are sent to rescue.

Hishammuddin stressed his ministry and the armed forces are always ready to provide assistance to the state.

READ:
6.0 magnitude earthquake shocked Ranau, Sabah
'Like some giant hand that shook the bed' - the citizens of Sabah
Earthquake Sabah: Sabah JBPM movement rescue operations on Mount Kinabalu climbers

An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale occurred 16 km north-west of Ranau at 7:15 am, according to the Meteorological Department.

In addition to Ranau, tremors were felt in locations such as Tambunan, Outback, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu and Kota Belud. Following the incident, Sabah Parks cancel all activities of climbing Mount Kinabalu, Friday.

Meanwhile, a source from the Kinabalu National Park, said there are 138 climbers stranded on the mountain.

# Nothing2Hide: Event canceled, the secretariat tried to negotiate to continue the ceremony

Currently, NGOs and media representatives still awaiting the arrival of Najib. - Foto Astro AWANI / Linda Salim

KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 1,500 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) arrived at Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here to attend #NothingtoHide: "Dialogue with NGOs PM" on Friday.

NGO representatives and the media are still waiting for a program start even at 8:55 am, Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar announced the cancellation of the event through Twitter page.

At around 9.30am, announcers council said the event is not open to the press and the media asked to leave the hall after drawing with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak recorded.

Currently, NGOs and media representatives still awaiting the arrival of Najib.

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad reportedly already arrived and waited in the VIP room.