Rayer invokes Anwar’s 'black eye' to press authorities for explanation on detainee's death
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Malaysian MP RSN Rayer is demanding a government explanation for the death of detainee Noorizwan Zulkefly, citing suspicious injuries. He invoked the historical 'black eye' assault of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to emphasize the need for accountability regarding custodial violence.
Why it matters
The case raises significant questions about human rights and police accountability within the Malaysian justice system.
News ✕ Rayer invokes Anwar’s 'black eye' to press authorities for explanation on Noorizwan's death Alyaa Alhadjri Published: Oct 15, 2026 1:26 PM Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has invoked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “black eye” assault while in police custody nearly three decades ago in demanding answers over the death of detainee 42-year-old Noorizwan Zulkefly.
The backbencher reminded that the reformasi movement itself was partly shaped by outrage over Anwar’s assault while detained in 1998, and warned that similar allegations of custodial violence cannot be allowed to persist under the Madani administration.
Jelutong MP RSN Rayer has invoked Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “black eye” assault while in police custody nearly three decades ago in demanding answers over the death of detainee 42-year-old Noorizwan Zulkefly.
“I want to remind the government: our prime minister went through this bitter experience when we began the reformasi movement.
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