In Dewan Rakyat today: Alibaba licences, Gaza and troubled housing project among focus

In today's Dewan Rakyat session, Malaysia's legislators will tackle a variety of pressing issues, including a proposed Anti-Rent-Seeking Act to curb "Alibaba" licensing practices, diplomatic efforts regarding Gaza, and the fate of an abandoned housing project. Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) plans to inquire about the status of the Anti-Rent-Seeking Act and its timetable for parliamentary tabling.

Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN-Sik) will question the Foreign Minister about Malaysia's diplomatic efforts in the UN and OIC to maintain the ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Gaza. Additionally, Fong Kui Lun (PH-Bukit Bintang) will seek clarification about the rescue plan for the Residensi Wilayah Salak Selatan apartment project, including a potential rescue developer.

Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau) will address workforce transition plans in light of artificial intelligence threats, while Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will raise concerns about median wages and the issue of underemployment among graduates. Nordin Ahmad Ismail (PN-Lumut) will discuss the future direction of the Tabung Pahlawan, and Datuk Ahmad Saad @ Yahaya (PN-Pokok Sena) will inquire about 2026 aid distribution to Sekolah Agama Rakyat.

Agricultural input costs and bushfires on Pulau Bruit, Sarawak, will be raised by Sabri Azit (PN-Jerai). After the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will deliberate on nominating Members of Parliament to the Parliamentary Services Council, with representatives from both the government and opposition parties. Following this, the Dewan Rakyat will debate the Supply Bill 2027 at the policy stage, with the budget speech by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim concluding the debate, before ministers provide their winding-up speeches over the following four days. The Dewan Rakyat session extends until December 8.