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Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has rejected PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan’s proposal for mediation over the latter’s refusal to retract the word “munafik” used during the Budget 2027 debate on October 19. Rayer stated he had submitted a motion to refer Takiyuddin to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges, following objections to the term’s use, which he argued targeted Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the budget. Dewan Rakyat speaker Johari Abdul had directed Takiyuddin to retract the word by October 22 after reviewing the Hansard, but Takiyuddin refused and instead proposed a mediation session between the two MPs.
Anwar Ibrahim criticised the labelling of Muslims as “munafik” or infidels over political differences, saying such actions do not reflect Islamic values. He expressed regret that despite government efforts to strengthen religious education, such accusations persist. Johari Abdul reminded MPs to use religious terms cautiously to avoid misunderstandings, especially among non-Muslims.
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