KUALA LUMPUR: Government backbenchers have filed a motion to refer Opposition chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan to the Parliamentary Rights and Freedom Committee.
The committee reviews MPs’ conduct that may breach ethics or rights, and recommends disciplinary or policy action.
The move follows his controversial remarks linking a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) training session to the deadly 1985 Memali incident.
Backbencher Suhaizan Kaiat (PH–Pulai) said the motion is currently under the consideration of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul, who also chairs the committee.
“The deputy speaker mentioned that the matter is with the speaker for consideration. We will seek further clarification from him soon,” he told a press conference today.
Aminolhuda Hassan (PH–Sri Gading) described the statement as inappropriate to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat.
“It can be discussed outside, but why bring up such a sensitive issue in Parliament?” he said.
The backbenchers have also urged Takiyuddin to retract his remarks and issue an apology.
On Oct 22, Takiyuddin claimed that between 10 and 15 individuals entered a mosque without permission, wore shoes, went into the women’s prayer area, and conducted a search while identifying themselves as police officers.
MMEA director-general Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah has denied the claim, clarifying that the trainees were only performing prayers at Masjid Rusila, Marang, Terengganu, before proceeding to their next assignment on Sept 19.
Kampung Memali in Baling, Kedah, was the scene of bloodshed on Nov 19, 1985, when villagers resisted police’s attempt to arrest Ibrahim under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for deviant teachings, an allegation rejected by Pas.
Eighteen people, including four policemen, were killed and more than 100 people were injured in the clash.
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