Fahmi: 'Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi' phrase not used to swear in MPs

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has clarified that the phrase ‘Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi’ has not been used in the swearing-in ceremony of MPs, not only for this term but in previous terms.

In a video posted on TikTok, Fahmi pointed out that Dewan Rakyat Speaker Johari Abdul also said that it was not stated in the Standing Orders of the meeting.

To check the claim raised by Arau MP Shahidan Kassim, Fahmi reviewed the swearing-in ceremonies of MPs that had taken place involving Shahidan, Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi last year, Pagoh MP Muhyiddin Yassin (2018), Marang MP Abdul Hadi Awang (2013) and Pulai MP Suhaizan Kaiat last Tuesday.

“It is clear that there has been no mention of the phrase ‘Wallahi, Wabillahi, Watallahi’ (swearing by Allah) in the swearing-in ceremonies of MPs, not only for this term but also for previous terms.

“Shahidan, stop making provocations in Parliament with statements that are not based on facts, especially when it has been proven that you, as an MP, did not utter the phrase you mentioned,” he said.

Yesterday, a clip showing Shahidan asking for an explanation on the ‘Wallahi Wabillahi Watallahi’ phrase which was not mentioned by Suhaizan, who is also Johor Parti Amanah Negara vice chairperson, when taking his oath of office went viral on social media.

Fahmi also reminded the public to verify information that they receive through social media platforms before spreading them.

- Bernama

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