Bung Moktar Says Preacher’s Claim About Covid-19 Is Same As Suicide

The infamous Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has turned his sharp tongue on a preacher who told people not to be scared of the coronavirus Covid-19.

Bung, the MP from Kinabatangan, is known for arguing harshly not just in Parliament, but also on Twitter.

This time, he replied to a tweeted video which showed a preacher telling a congregation that if they went to where the virus was, the virus would afraid of them and the only thing they should fear was God.

In response Bung pointed out that while everyone should fear God, God wanted them to find a way, make an effort, and hope for the best.

“If you know there are a lot of crocodiles in the water, and you still jump in that’s called SUICIDE,” tweeted Bung in Bahasa Malaysia.

Memang semua kita kena takut dgn allah, cuma allah pun minta hambanya berikhtiar dan berusaha, selepas itu bertawakkal, dalam kolam air dah tahu banyak buaya, kamu nak terjun juga itu namanya BUNUH DIRI https://t.co/du5SDw50gZ
— Bung Moktar Radin (@MyKinabatangan) March 20, 2020

Later clarifying that he was not a preacher, Bung said he was speaking based on facts.

Bung has been very active on Twitter recently, telling people to stay home and stay safe.

Hamzah Nazari

Hamzah Nazari is a Malaysian journalist and editor with experience covering politics, current affairs, investigative reporting, and digital media. Currently the Head of Editorial for The Rakyat Post, he previously reported for Malay Mail, where his work focused on Malaysian politics and public policy. Over the years, he has written opinion pieces, breaking news, and feature stories spanning governance, technology, culture, and social issues, earning a reputation for accessible, sharp, and distinctly Malaysian storytelling.