Social media age verification, travel restrictions among focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting
KUALA LUMPUR: The enforcement status of social media age verification and restrictions on overseas travel were among the issues in focus at the Dewan Rakyat today.
KUALA LUMPUR: Today's Dewan Rakyat session focused on social media age verification and overseas travel restrictions. Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) inquired about the enforcement of social media age verification since June 1, and the status of platforms yet to implement the verification process, during the question-and-answer segment.
She also sought details on the six-month transition period for this policy. Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) questioned the finance minister about the Inland Revenue Board's authority to limit overseas travel for those with outstanding instalments under the CP500 tax instalment payment notice. He asked for clarification on the introduction of this practice, the number of individuals affected, the legal basis for these restrictions, and whether imposing them based on estimated taxes that had not yet been finalized was lawful and reasonable.
Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) asked the energy transition and water transformation minister about the progress of the Solar ATAP and SuRIA Home programmes, the number of households participating, and the government's efforts to broaden access for the B40 and M40 groups through rebates, rental schemes, or easy financing options without high upfront costs.
Following the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will discuss the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates Motion in committee. The session is set to continue for 37 days until December 8.
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