KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 — Proceedings in the Dewan Rakyat turned heated today after a war of words broke out between government and opposition MPs over the use of the term “munafik”, allegedly directed at Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
According to Berita Harian (BH), the exchange, which lasted nearly 10 minutes, began when RSN Rayer (PH–Jelutong) raised Standing Order 36(1), claiming that Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN–Kota Bharu) had used the word while debating the Supply Bill 2027.
He argued that the term was offensive and inappropriate, particularly when aimed at the prime minister.
Rayer questioned why Deputy Speaker Alice Lau Kiong Yieng had allowed Takiyuddin to continue without intervening.
