Kumpulan Media Karangkraf founder Hussamuddin Yaacub confirmed today that the debate between former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Umno minister Nazri Abdul Aziz will proceed as scheduled.

"Praise God. Just received letter from Shah Alam district police chief (Shafien Mamat). Confirm dialogue Dr Mahathir vs Nazri will be held on April 7," he announced via Twitter.

The debate organiser had notified police on March 27 about the event slated to be held at Dewan Sultan Muhammad Ke-5, Kompleks Karangkraf, Shah Alam.

Hussamuddin also uploaded an image of the letter from the police, dated March 31, in his social media account.

However, the police have imposed certain conditions on the debate for security and public order purposes.

In the letter, Shafien informed the organiser to ensure that the participants at the event do not act or make any statement that would incite anger or animosity among the members of the public, or disturb the peace.

Karangkraf, which owns Malay daily Sinar Harian (the debate organiser), notified police on March 27 about the event slated to be held at Dewan Sultan Muhammad Ke-5, Kompleks Karangkraf, Shah Alam.

The debate was initially scheduled for March 25 in Padang Rengas, Nazri's home turf in Perak, but it was barred by the police.

Sinar Harian then rescheduled the debate and will use its headquarters in Shah Alam as the venue.