Event - "Townhall" Session with Prime Minister, DS Mohd Najib

I was invited by a close friend of mine to attend the "Townhall" session with Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib. It was held in the auditorium of the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) building.  

Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib.

The BN Youth Lab organized this event to present their findings regarding the issues and challenges faced by the Malaysian Youth. They also proposed suggestions to help the Malaysian Youth. 

I attended this event as a social media photojournalist. It's also part of representing the youth leaders (non partisan) from around Malaysia. 

Registration booth for the "Townhall" Session with Malaysian Prime Minister.

Arrival of VIPs early in the morning.

The current BN Youth Chief, YB Khairy Jamaluddin gave a presentation about their research findings.

YB Khairy Jamaluddin presented their findings to the audience. 

The participants listening carefully to the facts presented.

YB Khairy Jamaluddin with the contents of his presentation slides. 

Another photo of YB Khairy Jamaluddin on the stage.

Shortly after the presentation, the VIPs, members of the press, and others went out to welcome the arrival of the Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib. 

Sharing a light moment while waiting for the arrival of Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib.

From L to R, group photo of a VIP(anyone knows his name?), Khairy Jamaluddin and Michael Teoh. 

Khairy Jamaluddin waiting for the Prime Minister's car to arrive.

Arrival of Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib.

Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib sharing light moment with the participant.

Followed by the singing of Malaysian national anthem, Negaraku.  

A Muslim citing prayers.

Photo of Khairy Jamaluddin giving a speech and summary of the BN Youth Lab's report. 

The Prime Minister's turn to give his speech. 

The auditorium was filled with participants.

Participant taking down important notes from the speeches. 

Next is the open dialog session with the Prime Minister.

The seriousness of Dato' Sri Mohd Najib listening to the questions from the participants and answering them light heartedly. 

Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department was there too.

Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Dato' Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

YB Fadillah Yusof, the current Deputy Minister of Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

Niki Cheong, a popular journalist for The Star R.AGE, occasional actor and social media advocate posting a question to the Prime Minister. 

The event ended with a huge Hari Raya card for DS Mohd. Najib with wishes from everyone. 

Selamat Hari Raya to our Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib.

After that, Dato' Sri Mohd. Najib left the place shortly.

We had a small chat with Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon, ex-Chief Minister of Penang. The photo on the right shows the file folder where he kept all the notes taken during the event.

Met Dil from BN Youth Lab. 

Lily Tang, a JPA scholar was being interviewed by NTV7 reporter.  

Although a photojournalist has the freedom to "roam" around, it's a tough job indeed to capture the right moment among the huge crowd. Not forgetting those professional journalists with "HUGE guns" and years of experience.

Alas I get to taste what a photojournalist job is like, seeing so many familiar faces which I normally see on paper. I get to meet new friends too. =)