Various quarters have condemned last night's violence at the Nothing to Hide 2 forum, particularly provocation against a former prime minister and his wife.

"The events at the forum were not normal. No sane person can justify brawls and the setting off flares at public forums for whatever reason.

"Also, the actions of the perpetrators were an act of gross disrespect to Dr Mahathir Mohamad, as well as to his wife, Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali."..