GE13: Najib, Muhyiddin express concern over blast at ceramah

KENINGAU: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has expressed concern and regret over Tuesday night's explosion at a Barisan Nasional ceramah in Nibong Tebal.

The Barisan chairman said he had reminded all concerned to campaign responsibly and ethically to avoid tension.

"Such an incident should not have happened and I hope there will be no more recurrences.

"All those concerned must campaign in a healthy manner and practise democracy in the true sense of the word," he said.

He reminded everyone involved in the elections to keep their emotions in check and not let their feelings get the better of them during campaigning.

On Tuesday night, a blast occurred at a Barisan ceramah in Taman Jawi Jaya in Nibong Tebal, where Penang Gerakan chairman Datuk Teng Hock Nan was speaking to about 3,000 people.

One party worker was slightly injured, it was reported.