Tourism and Culture Minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, known for his straight-talking and brash style of politics, today sought to dial things notch lower after his statement sparked a row between Sarawak and Putrajaya.

The usually chatty minister today shied away from the press which was eagerly waiting to get his comments on the tourist tax row.

A press conference was to be held after Nazri visited a photo exhibition at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) Kuala Lumpur today.

After officiating the function, Nazri did not give a press conference and walked past the group of journalists who had been waiting for him, refusing to give any comments...