Electricity bills, data centre returns and haze health risks in Dewan Rakyat spotlight

The Dewan Rakyat will address several issues on October 15, 2026. MPs will question the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation about the reasons for higher domestic electricity charges and confirm if 85% of households remain protected by the Energy Efficiency Incentive. The government's assessment of the net added value of data centre investments, worth RM385.7 billion since 2021, will also be scrutinized, focusing on resource consumption, impacts on employment and local content, and opportunity costs.

The Health Ministry will provide details on measures to mitigate health risks posed by worsening haze, including coordination with other agencies for air quality monitoring, health warnings, and protection of vulnerable groups. Aviation safety will be another topic, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia required to present safety audit records and inspection details of the helicopter operator involved in a recent crash.

The preparations for the 2026 Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit will be assessed by the Youth and Sports Ministry in terms of organisational effectiveness, operational readiness, and stakeholder coordination. Other topics to be covered include the rise in synthetic drug abuse in Sarawak, the potential amendment of the Environmental Quality Act 1974 to blacklist companies involved in illegal electronic waste, and efforts to strengthen the legal and policy framework on national unity.

The sitting will also include the first reading of the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2026 and the fourth day of debate on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027.