MPs told to be cautious with words to avoid controversies in Dewan Rakyat

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul on Monday (Oct 19) reminded members of parliament to exercise caution in their choice of words during debates to avoid controversies that could disrupt the smooth proceedings of the House.

Earlier, Jelutong MP RSN Rayer raised Standing Order 36(4), which prohibits the use of offensive language, following a remark by Kota Baru MP Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, who had used the word ‘munafik’ in reference to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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