Medical officers’ absence in Sabah, Sarawak and AUKU replacement Bill top Dewan Rakyat agenda today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 - In the upcoming Dewan Rakyat session today, medical officers' absence in Sabah and Sarawak, along with the progress of a new Bill aimed at replacing the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU), are the main topics on the agenda. During the Question Time, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will inquire about the exact number of medical officers who did not report for duty after the deadline, the reasons behind this, and the steps being taken to resolve the issue.

Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu (PH-Batu Gajah) will also bring up the current status of the AUKU replacement Bill's drafting, along with the government's promise to present it in Parliament by December. Awang Hashim (PN-Pendang) will question the Finance Minister regarding the division of responsibilities between the Securities Commission Malaysia and other regulatory bodies to avoid overlapping duties.

Tan Hong Pin (PH-Bakri) will seek an update from the Digital Minister on the ministry's accomplishments in enhancing digital literacy and AI skills, as well as the strategic plan for generating skilled digital professionals. Following the question-and-answer period, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed to the second reading of the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026, proposed by the Health Minister, and the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Bill 2026, introduced by the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department.

This Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament is scheduled to continue for 37 days, concluding on December 8.