Parliamentary clash erupts over use of the term “munafik” against the prime minister

In a session of the Dewan Rakyat, the discussion of the Supply Bill 2027 turned contentious when PN MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan cited a hadith on hypocrisy and labeled Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as a “munafik”. Opposition MP RSN Rayer invoked Standing Order 36(1), arguing that the word was a severe insult and should not be permitted in parliament. He repeatedly sought a point of order, but his requests were initially ignored.

Deputy Speaker Alice Lau stepped in, stopped Takiyuddin’s remarks, and directed Rayer to submit a formal motion to the office of Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul for further consideration. PN MP Datuk Awang Hashim later interjected, claiming Rayer had misinterpreted Takiyuddin’s point. The incident highlighted tensions over parliamentary language and procedural enforcement.