Takiyuddin refuses to retract ‘hypocrite’ remark, seeks mediation
The Kota Bharu MP has appealed to the Dewan Rakyat speaker to act as a mediator between him and DAP's RSN Rayer.
Perikatan Nasional secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan has refused to retract his controversial remarks during the 2027 budget debate, instead seeking mediation to resolve the issue. The Kota Bharu MP made the remarks containing the word "munafik," or hypocrite, which sparked protests from Jelutong MP RSN Rayer. Takiyuddin has instead written to Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul in hopes of resolving the matter through mediation.
If mediation fails, Takiyuddin could be referred to Parliament's rights and privileges committee. The remarks drew the ire of Rayer, who accused Takiyuddin of going too far by singling out Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the budget. The Perikatan Nasional leader, who is also PAS secretary-general, did not comply with Johari's order to retract the remarks by Thursday.
PN is reportedly considering whether to contest in the upcoming Sarawak state election, with the state's legislative assembly set to dissolve on Monday.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Takiyuddin refuses to retract ‘hypocrite’ remark, seeks mediation freemalaysiatoday.com
- Takiyuddin refuses to withdraw 'munafik' remark, proposes mediation nst.com.my
- Takiyuddin refuses to retract 'munafik' remark, seeks mediation with Rayer malaysiakini.com
