General : Govtech, Missing Malaysians In Nepal, API Accuracy Among Dewan Rakyat Focus Today
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The achievements of GovTech Malaysia, the status of Malaysians who remain unreachable following flash floods in Nepal, and the accuracy of Malaysia’s official Air Pollutant Index (API) readings are among the key issues expected to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Today in the Dewan Rakyat, several key issues are expected to be raised. Young Syefura Othman will question the Digital Minister about GovTech Malaysia's accomplishments in advancing Malaysia's digital transformation. Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah will seek an update on the whereabouts of Malaysians still missing in Nepal following the August floods.
Meanwhile, Manndzri Nasib will probe the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister on measures to maintain the accuracy of official API readings. The debate will also include an oral question session where Datuk Siti Aminah Aching will inquire about the number of pickup truck and jeep owners in Sabah who received an additional 100-litre allocation under the BUDI Diesel initiative.
Lastly, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali will ask the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister about the enforcement outcomes of Ops Tiris Bersepadu, particularly in border areas, and the steps taken to tackle smuggling syndicates. Finally, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin will request the Women, Family and Community Development Minister to disclose the number of women aged 25-59 who are not part of the labor force due to caregiving responsibilities and the timeline for establishing a national care economy ecosystem.
The session will subsequently proceed with the policy-level debate on the Supply Bill 2027, following its tabling by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on October 9.
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