{
  "id": 15847428,
  "title": "Takiyuddin ordered to retract ‘munafik’ remarks in Dewan Rakyat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/takiyuddin-ordered-to-retract-munafik-remarks-in-dewan-rakyat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T04:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/21/takiyuddin-ordered-to-retract-munafik-remarks-in-dewan-rakyat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Speaker Johari Abdul has mandated Perikatan Nasional chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan to retract remarks containing the term \"munafik\" or hypocrite, made recently in the lower house. Johari specified that the retraction must be submitted by tomorrow, either in the Dewan Rakyat or via written notice. The decision came after a review of the Hansard from Monday's debate. If Takiyuddin fails to retract, RSN Rayer, a Pakatan Harapan MP, may file a motion under Standing Order 36(4), which prohibits offensive language, to challenge Takiyuddin's comments. These remarks reportedly referred to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the budget, leading to criticism from Rayer, who deemed Takiyuddin's translation of a hadith and use of \"munafik\" directed at the Prime Minister and the budget.",
  "summary": "Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul says the retraction must be made by tomorrow, either in the lower house or in writing to him.",
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      }
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  "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."
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