KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has described as an embarrassment the commotion created by Padang Serai member of parliament N. Gobalakrishnan at the Permatang Pasir nomination centre in Penang Monday.
He said that the first day of campaigning should have proceeded smoothly if not for the incident.
"This happened even before we knew who the candidates were. As a member of parliament he should have understood and shown wisdom.
"I don't know why he acted in such a way against the authorities which are there to keep order," he told reporters after launching the MyTuition programme today.
He said the people should be aware of the action of certain opposition leaders who were out to challenge the authorities by deliberately creating chaos and disturbance.
"This is an act of provocation so that he can now say all sorts of things against the police," he said.
Muhyiddin said police carried out their duties in a responsible manner to keep peace and order at all times.
"It was all well this morning, then all of a sudden there was a commotion perpetrated by people who have no respect for the law," he said.
Muhyiddin also reminded opposition members and leaders to respect the law in their campaign for the Permatang Pasir by-election.
He said that a peaceful by-election would help the people decide wisely without feeling any pressure.
"If we can do this, the people will be able to make a rational decision and will turn up in huge number come polling day," he said.
Gobalakrishnan was detained after a stand-off with police at the nomination centre for the Permatang Pasir by-election.
Police had earlier told him to stop addressing the public using a loud hailer but the warnings went unheeded.
Police moved in to detain him but a group of about 50 supporters tried to intervene and prevent police from doing so, resulting in a fracas.
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