Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has rejected PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan’s proposal to mediate on the latter’s refusal to retract his use of the word “munafik” (hypocrite) during a parliamentary debate.

Rayer told a press conference in Parliament today that he had also referred the Kota Bharu MP to Parliament’s Committee of Privileges over the controversial utterance.

“I reject Kota Bharu’s proposal for any kind of mediation or discussion. This is a notification to the media that I have also submitted a motion for him to be referred to the Committee of Privileges for his use of the term ‘munafik’ during his debate,” he said.

During the Budget 2027 debate on Oct 19, Takiyuddin cited a hadith describing the characteristics of a “munafik”, including someone who repeatedly makes promises but fails to fulfil them.