{
  "id": 15847425,
  "title": "Speaker arah Takiyuddin tarik balik kenyataan ‘munafik’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/speaker-arah-takiyuddin-tarik-balik-kenyataan-munafik",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T05:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/21/speaker-arah-takiyuddin-tarik-balik-kenyataan-munafik"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johari Abdul, the Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat, directed Takiyuddin Hassan from PAS-Kota Bharu to retract his statement containing the word 'munafik' during a debate in the Dewan Rakyat earlier in the week. Johari stated that Takiyuddin needed to retract the statement sooner rather than later, either in the Dewan Rakyat or in writing to him. This decision came after he reviewed Hansard records of the debate from the previous Monday. \"If not withdrawn, Jelutong (RSN Rayer) can raise a motion against me,\" he said. Johari referred to Rayer's trigger of Standing Order 36(4), which prohibits the use of confusing language, following Takiyuddin's statement during the 2027 Budget debate. Rayer accused Takiyuddin of using the terms 'munafik' and 'hypocrite' directed at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the budget. He claimed Takiyuddin's speech was excessive and requested the Speaker to make a decision regarding the use of such language. Following Johari's decision, Awang Hashim (PAS-Pendang) rose to defend Takiyuddin, stating that the statement was not directed at anyone. However, Johari did not allow Awang to speak because he did not bring a copy of Hansard. Misbahul Munir Masduki (PAS-Parit Buntar) then said he had a copy of Hansard, but Johari still did not permit him to speak and said that the matter could be brought to the parliamentary committee. \"That's why I don't want to discuss this issue. When I speak, they speak in a state of anger. I have made my decision. If Kota Bharu does not want to retract the statement, Jelutong can raise a motion,\" he said. The motion would then be taken to the committee for consideration and decision. Johari added, \"Don't argue with my decision.\" Awang then reprimanded Johari for not allowing him to discuss the decision, claiming the Speaker was too strict in enforcing the House's regulations. Johari replied, \"You are taking time from the people. Don't bring politics into (the House). If you want to be political, go outside. I have no interest in bringing politics here.\"",
  "summary": "Johari Abdul berkata penarikan balik kenyataan itu perlu dibuat selewat-lewatnya esok, sama ada di Dewan Rakyat atau secara bertulis kepadanya.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}