'He will be labeled a coward'

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad waving to the participants before leaving the Putra World Trade Centre today after a dialogue between Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Non-Governmental Bodies canceled due to security reasons.

KUALA LUMPUR - More than 2,000 representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) attended the Dialogue with the PM vacuum when the program was canceled last minute.

As early as 8 am, participants enroll at the counter before the door of the hall, Tun Hussein Onn, Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) which is controlled Rela members.

Soon, the Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar via Twiter account to inform program was canceled due to security reasons.

Status Khalid then spreads in the hall and emcee, Fiza Shabjahan and Saiful Nizam Ismail tried to calm participants.

At 10am, the organizer of the Chairman of the Legal Volunteers, Datuk Khairul Anwar has not issued any statement on the status of the program.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was scheduled to arrive at 9 am invisible.

Around 10:20 am, the former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed entered the hall accompanied by the media and supporters who chanted "Long live Tun".

Affiliates former Umno Youth, Noorfaadi Ahmad Din said he was disappointed the program was canceled.

"I can not get into the hall because there was a commotion going on," he said.

According to him, this program should be useful to hear the explanation of Najib.

"For him the opportunity to speak to the issues that arise can be explained," he said.

He said, he should be given the opportunity to govern the country.

"If he is guilty, he should correct it," he said.

President of the Youth Club Stars Best Kajang, Devendra said, the goal is to meet and present a series of questions to Najib.

"I am disappointed he did not come because the event is canceled," he said.

Chairman of the Association of Single Mothers Bandar Tun Razak, Zaini Zakaria said Najib's absence to the event can cause a negative reaction.

"He will be labeled a coward. This action makes people did not believe him," he said.