Tun M-Nazri debate to go on this Apr 7 - Karangkraf chairman

The debate between former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz will take place on April 7, Karangkraf chairman Datuk Hussamuddin Yaacub said.

He confirmed the matter in a tweet, despite the police's statement that stern action will be taken if the debate goes on.

Hussamuddin said the much-anticipated debate will take place in Dewan Karangkraf, Shah Alam at 9.30pm and will be aired live on Sinar TV.

Wacana/dialog Mahathir/Nazri akan diadakan di Dewan Karangkraf, Shah Alam jam 9.30mlm Jumaat 7hb April,2017. Sinar TV akan siar live. Rasmi
— HussamuddinYaacub (@Hussamuddin) March 21, 2017

Police had earlier today rejected Kumpulan Media Karangkraf's application to organise the debate, scheduled to take place this Saturday at at Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Sultan Azlan Shah, Kuala Kangsar.

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The debate has been the talk of the town lately as it would touch on issues including the Bumiputra Malaysia Finance Limited (BMF).

The Padang Rengas MP had also criticised the police’s decision to reject the application of the debate, and has insisted for it to be held on the date, time and venue which has been set.

“I’ve said many times that this is not a public assembly. Why is a debate between Tun Mahathir and me not allowed? I do not understand," he had said.

“This is not a public assembly, as that requires 10 days and is only allowed at selected venues. The venue should not be the reason to stop this debate," Nazri said.