KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 22 -- A scheduled meeting between Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim, state executive councillors and Tunku Nadzaruddin Tuanku Ja'afar was cancelled this morning due to safety considerations.

A source told Berita Harian that the decision was made after authorities advised organisers to take into account the current situation and security factors.

"The meeting at a hotel was cancelled for safety reasons after receiving advice from the authorities," the source said.

The session was originally planned to take place at the Tuanku Ja'afar Royal Gallery at 9am as an introductory meeting to strengthen ties between the Menteri Besar, the exco line-up and Tunku Nadzaruddin.

The source said Ismail instead had b...