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Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments — Part 2
English narration · Original Malay dialogue with English subtitles · 2 min 24 sec

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A reminder from the Deputy Speaker. A royal request to stay seated. A pronunciation that sends the chamber into laughter. This standalone FindingOut compilation brings together three more unscripted moments from Malaysia’s Parliament, with the context behind each one.

1. Alice Lau and Sany Hamzan: an unexpected reply

14 August 2025. Deputy Speaker Alice Lau reminds Mohd Sany Hamzan to address the Chair. His response turns a routine reminder about parliamentary procedure into an unexpected exchange.

The humour is in the timing and delivery, so the video retains the original Malay audio and adds English subtitles. It lets viewers hear the exchange as it happened, rather than relying on a retelling of the punchline.

2. Sultan Muhammad V: “Please sit down and don’t run”

17 July 2018. At the opening of Malaysia’s 14th Parliament, Sultan Muhammad V, then the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, says: “Sila duduk dan jangan lari” — “Please sit down and don’t run.” The brief remark brings laughter to a formal occasion.

The opening came after the 2018 general election and the country’s first change of federal government. Opposition MPs had walked out of the chamber the previous day during the Speaker’s election. That was the immediate backdrop, although the remark itself does not spell out whom it was aimed at.

3. Tiong King Sing: a pronunciation detour

20 February 2025. During a parliamentary reply about Visit Malaysia 2026, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tiong King Sing stumbles over peluncuran, the Malay word for a launch. Mas Ermieyati Samsudin steps in to correct the pronunciation, and the exchange draws laughter.

The similar-sounding words are central to the joke. The official parliamentary record captures the correction and the laughter; the video’s subtitles help English-speaking viewers follow why a small change in pronunciation attracted attention.

The moment is funny. The context still matters.
These clips come from different sittings and years. They are presented together as a light look at parliamentary life, not as one continuous event.

Recordings and context
The compilation uses AI narration alongside original recordings. English subtitles are FindingOut translations, not official parliamentary translations. Any AI illustrations in the video are labelled. “Funniest” is a subjective description; the aim is light-hearted historical commentary.

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24 October 2026
They Really Said It: Awkward Malaysian Parliamentary Moments

This video is in English. Scroll down for the Malay, Tamil and Mandarin versions.

Two exchanges. A few unforgettable words. And a debate that suddenly became about the language itself.

FindingOut Malaysia revisits two awkward moments from the Dewan Rakyat in 2018: Bung Moktar Radin’s F-word exchange and later withdrawal, and RSN Rayer’s “kepala bapak” remark and Mahdzir Khalid’s objection. The compilation combines original parliamentary recordings with narration, subtitles and a little language context.

These are separate historical events, presented by topic rather than in date order. The dates, constituencies and roles below refer to the time of the recordings.

Content note: The videos contain strong language and discussion of expressions some viewers may find offensive.

Moment 1 — Bung Moktar: The F-Word Exchange

7 August 2018 · Dewan Rakyat

Bung Moktar Radin, then the MP for Kinabatangan, was discussing prices and a visit to Selayang’s wholesale market when Willie Mongin, the MP for Puncak Borneo, interrupted with a question referring to a casino. The exchange became heated, and Bung’s use of the F-word prompted objections from other MPs. The official parliamentary record for 7 August 2018 preserves the wider debate and the ensuing exchanges.

What happened later? The video also includes the withdrawal discussion from later that afternoon. Bung withdrew the remark and acknowledged that the language was impolite, as FMT reported that day. The “Later That Day” card matters: the withdrawal did not immediately follow the first outburst.

A note on Bung Moktar: Bung Moktar Radin passed away on 5 December 2025, aged 66, in Kota Kinabalu, as reported by Bernama. The parliamentary footage featured here dates from 2018.

Moment 2 — RSN Rayer and Mahdzir Khalid: “Kepala Bapak”

31 July 2018 · Dewan Rakyat

A week earlier, RSN Rayer, the MP for Jelutong, was questioning the previous administration’s record on police welfare and facilities. His use of “kepala bapak” drew an immediate objection from Mahdzir Khalid, the MP for Padang Terap, who challenged the language and urged him to use facts in the debate. Malaysiakini’s contemporary account describes the exchange and the calls for the words to be withdrawn.

The selected footage lets viewers hear both Rayer’s remark and Mahdzir’s response. It is a reminder of how quickly a discussion about public services can turn into an argument over what is acceptable to say in Parliament.

What Does “Kepala Bapak” Mean?

Literally, the Malay words mean “father’s head.” In this exchange, the phrase works as a coarse dismissal, roughly along the lines of “nonsense” or “what rubbish.” The literal translation alone does not convey the tone, and its force depends on context and delivery.

Rayer later said that he meant “nonsense” or “mengarut” and denied intending an insult, according to MalaysiaGazette’s report of 1 August 2018. That was his explanation; Mahdzir’s objection shows that the wording was received differently in the chamber. The English comparisons in the video are approximate explanations, not exact or official translations.

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Sources & Editorial Note

The archival parliamentary excerpts are credited to FMT / Free Malaysia Today, carrying RTM / Parliament broadcast credits, and KiniTV / Malaysiakini. The linked parliamentary record and contemporary reports provide further context. Excerpts have been shortened for presentation; statements and allegations remain attributable to their speakers.

FindingOut Malaysia adds editorial narration, graphics and translations. Narration uses AI-generated voices; the parliamentary speech is the original recorded audio. The graphic cards are editorial composites, not additional documentary footage. Translations are FindingOut’s explanations, not official parliamentary translations.

FindingOut Malaysia is independent. The presentation does not imply endorsement by Parliament, the broadcasters or the people shown. Rights in third-party footage, photographs, music and other material remain with their respective owners. For factual, translation or source-credit corrections, please use our contact page and identify the relevant timestamp.

For a different side of Malaysian public life, explore Malaysia’s Three Prime Ministerial Tenors and Prime Minister Anwar’s Mixtape.

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24 October 2026
Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments — Part 1

Parliament is serious business — but not every moment goes according to plan.

Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat has seen its share of heated debates, political arguments and serious policy discussions. Every now and then, however, something completely unexpected happens and the chamber becomes unintentionally funny.

In Part 1 of Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments, FindingOut Malaysia looks back at three lighter moments: a pop-culture misunderstanding involving Taylor Swift, a perfectly timed comeback from the Education Minister, and a piece of quiet visual comedy unfolding behind the Opposition Leader.

Watch the video below, or scroll down for the story behind each moment.

This is the English version. Scroll down for the Malay, Mandarin and Tamil versions of Part 1.

Moment 1 — A Parliamentary Misunderstanding

13 March 2024 · Dewan Rakyat

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil was speaking about Taylor Swift and her fans when an otherwise ordinary pop-culture reference suddenly caused confusion in the chamber.

Taylor Swift’s fans are commonly known as “Swifties.” But when Fahmi used the term, Deputy Speaker Ramli Mohd Nor appeared to hear something quite different — turning “Swifties” into something that sounded remarkably like “striptease.”

Fahmi quickly clarified what he meant, repeating the reference to Taylor Swift, while the misunderstanding drew amusement from those in the chamber.

It was a very short exchange, but that was precisely what made it funny: a perfectly innocent word, a momentary misunderstanding, and Parliament briefly trying to keep a straight face.

Moment 2 — A Perfectly Timed Comeback

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek was winding up her ministry’s debate when she was asked to move a little closer to the microphone.

What should have been a routine technical adjustment quickly turned into a light-hearted exchange involving Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul.

Fadhlina responded with a line that immediately brought laughter to the chamber:

“Tan Sri Speaker, my husband is watching this live.”

Sometimes parliamentary humour does not need a long argument or an elaborate joke. A quick response delivered at exactly the right moment is enough.

Moment 3 — The Great Chair Squeeze

9 November 2020 · Dewan Rakyat

In 2020, Anwar Ibrahim was Malaysia’s Opposition Leader, while Mohamad Sabu — better known as Mat Sabu — was Amanah president.

As Anwar continued delivering his speech, Mat Sabu attempted to make his way back to his seat behind him. What should have been a straightforward walk past became a small exercise in parliamentary manoeuvring.

The chair had to move. Mat Sabu had to squeeze through the narrow space. Then everything had to be carefully put back into place — all while Anwar continued speaking.

It is classic visual comedy precisely because nobody stops to make a joke about it.

Getting through a debate is one thing. Getting back to your seat is another.

Continue with Part 2

These are only three of the lighter moments that have taken place in Malaysia’s Parliament.

Some are funny because of what was said. Others are funny because of timing, misunderstanding, or simply what happened in the background while serious business continued around them.

Which moment made you laugh the most?

Watch Malaysia’s Funniest Parliament Moments — Part 1 above, then continue with Part 2 — Alice Lau, a royal one-liner and Tiong King Sing, available in English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil.

Sources & Editorial Note

The parliamentary moments featured on this page are based on publicly available recordings and records of Dewan Rakyat proceedings.

Key sources:
Moment 1: Parliament of Malaysia — Dewan Rakyat proceedings and Hansard, 13 March 2024.
Moment 2: Berita RTM — Parliament afternoon sitting, 20 August 2025; additional close-up footage from The Star.
Moment 3: Dewan Rakyat sitting, 9 November 2020; published video reference from World of Buzz.

Source material includes Parliament of Malaysia recordings and Hansard, Berita RTM, The Star, and published footage relating to the respective incidents.

Short excerpts are presented for commentary, review, historical context and public-interest discussion. Copyright in the original third-party footage remains with the respective owners and broadcasters.

The description of these incidents as “funniest” is a subjective editorial opinion and is intended as light-hearted commentary. FindingOut Malaysia does not intend to allege misconduct, illegality or wrongdoing by any person appearing in the material.

Some promotional graphic cards contain AI-generated or digitally created illustrative imagery and should not be interpreted as documentary photographs of the incidents.

Watch Part 1 in other languages
The same three Parliament moments are now available in Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Choose your preferred version below.
Malay version
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Mandarin version
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Tamil version
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15 September 2026