Kuala Lampur, Feb. 8 -- The Dewan Rakyat broke into heated exchanges after Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin used the words "derhaka", "menderhaka", "diderhaka" and "penderhakaan" no less than ten times collectively in no more than 20 minutes into his speech in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday (February 4). (See Hansard, 04.02.2025 at pages 74-78)

"Derhaka" is a strong word in Malay to describe one's rebelliousness, treachery and disobedience to the legitimate authority - the King and the state.

"Point of order" was then heard being raised, first by Sungai Petani MP Dr. Mohammed Taufiq bin Johari and later by Ipoh Timor MP Lee Chuan How.

What is a point of order?

A point of order is an appeal to the Speaker or the Chair for cla...