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Sanisvara Nethaji Rayer s/o Rajaji Rayer (Tamil Language: ஆர். எஸ். என். ராயர்) (born 11 June 1971) is a Malaysian people politician and lawyer who has served as the Dewan Rakyat (MP) for Jelutong since May 2018. He served as Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Seri Delima from March 2008 to May 2018. He is a member of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), a component party of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) and formerly Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Penang Hindu Endowments Board. As the Jelutong MP, he is known of his involvement in heated arguments and exchanges with the opposing MPs during the meetings in Parliament.
On 17 November 2021, Rayer claimed that there was a video on social media allegedly showing Najib signing his autograph on a motorcycle while campaigning in the state polls. He offered to provide the video to Khairy, urging that action be taken against Najib for repeatedly flouting standard operating procedures (SOP).
During the Debate on Budget 2022 at the Committee Stage, Rayer had asked Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz why Najib has yet to be blacklisted by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) and allowed to travel to Singapore despite the outstanding tax arrears owed to the government. Rayer was ejected from the Dewan Rakyat for ignoring instructions from deputy speaker Rashid Hasnon.
On 2 March 2022, Rayer has been ejected from the Dewan Rakyat after he repeatedly interjected Najib during the latter's debate of the royal address.
Rayer was arrested in a sedition dragnet for his "UMNO celaka" remark under the Sedition Act and was charged on 27 August 2014. However, the Sessions Court acquitted and discharged R.S.N. Rayer. The court held that the words that Rayer had used in reference to UMNO did not amount to sedition as alleged.
Rayer had previously used the insult during another Parliamentary sitting. On that meeting, he was raising an additional request to the Deputy Home Affairs Minister Azis Jamman, over the poor conditions spreading within police barracks in Penang. He then criticized on how the previous Barisan Nasional government failed to assist in upgrading those damaged or poorly built police barracks, pointing out that their reason of not doing so as a result of not having the enough financial resources is pointless as former Prime Minister Najib Razak's wife, Rosmah Mansor, was able to freely import jewelries into the country without even paying GST.
He then uttered the word right before assuming his seat and this caused a stir between him two Barisan Nasional MPs, Mahdzir Khalid and Noh Omar, who were ordering him to withdraw the word. This was eventually settled when Deputy Speaker, Nga Kor Ming ordered Rayer to retract.
In response, Dr. Mohd Asri defended Zakir Naik's participation, stating that he had been granted official credentials to teach Islam in Perlis. However, the Mufti's remarks included references to Hindu religious practices, particularly the sacred ash ("vibhuti") applied on the forehead, which RSN Rayer found offensive.
RSN Rayer expressed that he felt insulted by the remarks and demanded an apology from Dr. Asri. He clarified that, as a Member of Parliament, it was his responsibility to raise public concerns and that he had no intention of interfering in Islamic affairs.
However, Dr. Asri denied any intent to insult and argued that his statement had been misinterpreted. He also questioned Rayer's understanding of the Malay language, further fueling the dispute.
This incident highlights the importance of respectful dialogue in a multicultural society in Malaysia. Public figures, both political and religious, should be mindful of their statements to avoid offending any community Because Islam is the official religion of Malaysia.
| + Penang State Legislative Assembly Percentage figures based on total turnout. Results only available from the 2004 election.Results only available for the 2013 election. Percentage figures based on total turnout. Percentage figures based on total turnout. ! | Year ! | Constituency !colspan=2 | Candidate ! | Votes ! | Pct !colspan=2 | Opponent(s) ! | Votes ! | Pct ! | Ballots cast ! | Majority ! | Turnout | |
| 2008 | N32 Seri Delima | ( DAP) | 8,402 | 57.20% | Loh Nam Hooi (MCA) | 6,274 | 42.80% | 14,915 | 2,128 | 72.70% | ||
| 2013 | ( DAP) | 14,478 | 73.60% | Low Joo Hiap (MCA) | 5,201 | 26.40% | 19,944 | 9,277 | 83.70% |
| + Dewan Rakyat ! | Year ! | Constituency !colspan=2 | Candidate ! | Votes ! | Pct !colspan=2 | Opponent(s) ! | Votes ! | Pct ! | Ballots cast ! | Majority ! | Turnout | |
| 2018 | P050 Jelutong | ( DAP) | 50,700 | 79.63% | Baljit Singh Jigiri Singh (Gerakan) | 12,529 | 19.67% | 64,584 | 38,171 | 83.90% | ||
| Tan Sim Bee (MUP) | 437 | 0.69% | ||||||||||
| 2022 | ( DAP) | 50,369 | 71.24% | Baljit Singh Jigiri Singh (Gerakan) | 11,765 | 16.64% | 70,707 | 38,604 | 75,23% | |||
| Loganathan Thoraisamy (IPF) | 7,387 | 10.45% | ||||||||||
| Yaccab Noor (IND) | 580 | 0.68% | ||||||||||
| Lim Huat Poh (WARISAN) | 442 | 0.63% | ||||||||||
| Koh Swe Yong (PRM) | 264 | 0.37% |
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