Enggan tarik balik perkataan ‘munafik’, Takiyuddin mahu mediasi

Perdana Menteri Perikatan Nasional (PN) Takiyuddin Hassan has declined to retract the term "munafik" (suspicious) he used during the discussion on the 2027 Budget, which sparked a rebuttal from Jelutong RSN Rayer. (Illustration via Facebook) Takiyuddin stated that he would not back down from the term and had written a letter to the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, Johari Abdul, hoping for mediation to resolve the matter.

According to Sinar Harian, the speaker could invite Takiyuddin and Jelutong RSN Rayer to discuss and attempt to resolve the issue. If Johari declined the offer for mediation, Takiyuddin would not rule out the possibility of being referred to the House and Freedom Rights Committee (JPHK). The PN senior stated this during the 2027 Budget discussion, which was contested by Rayer.

Rayer accused Takiyuddin of excessive use of the term "munafik," directed towards Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the budget. Johari then instructed Takiyuddin to retract the statement the following Thursday, but he refused to do so. PN has not yet decided whether it will contest the Sarawak state legislative election, as the state legislative assembly was dissolved earlier this week.

Takiyuddin said this matter would be examined in the near future, possibly during the meeting of the PN's highest council later. He added that the current focus is on preparing for the upcoming PRN Melaka election on November 14.