General : Electricity Tariffs, Data Centres And Haze Impact Among Key Issues In Dewan Rakyat Today

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat will address several significant matters in today's session. Among these topics are concerns over rising domestic electricity tariffs, the economic impact of data centre investments, aviation safety, and the health consequences of haze. During the Minister's Question Time, Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) will request an explanation from the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister regarding the reasons behind the electricity charge increase and the Energy Commission's promise that approximately 85% of households will be protected from the adjustment through the Energy Efficiency Incentive program.

Datuk Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) will inquire about the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026's assessment by the Youth and Sports Ministry, focusing on the event's success, operational readiness, stakeholder coordination, and potential enhancements. Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong) will request clarification from the Transport Minister on the safety audit records, monitoring audits, and the most recent inspections performed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on the helicopter 80-105 9M-LLF operator following the crash in Long Lellang.

Rodziah Ismail (PH-Ampang) will question the Health Ministry's strategies to tackle the impact of haze on public health, including collaboration with the Department of Environment and other agencies to monitor air quality, disseminate health advisories, and safeguard vulnerable populations. Chong Chieng Jen (PH-Stampin) will request an update on the increasing misuse of synthetic drugs in Sarawak and the efficacy of the police's countermeasures.

Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (PN-Setiu) will seek information on proposed amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 to blacklist companies and importers who repeatedly breach regulations on illegal electronic waste. Lastly, Datuk Willie Mongin (GPS-Puncak Borneo) will discuss efforts to strengthen Malaysia's legal and policy framework for national unity in addressing sensitive matters concerning religion, race, and the royal institution (3R), including the possibility of enacting a comprehensive National Unity Act.

The Dewan Rakyat session will conclude with the first reading of the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2026 and a four-day debate on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027. This Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 37 days, concluding on December 8.