Speaker says Takiyuddin should have waited for reply on mediation proposal, not go public

Published on 26 Oct 2026 6:20:52 PM

Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul expressed disappointment that Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Baru) went public with a mediation proposal before he could respond to it.

Johari said Takiyuddin’s remarks appeared to link Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to hypocrisy, despite quoting a hadith that did not mention Anwar.

RSN Rayer (PH-Jelutong) has called for Takiyuddin to be referred to Parliament’s Rights and Privileges Committee, with Johari asking him to submit a formal request.

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