{
  "id": 15978027,
  "title": "In the Dewan Rakyat today: API accuracy, missing Malaysians in Nepal and GovTech",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/in-the-dewan-rakyat-today-api-accuracy-missing-malaysians-in-nepal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T00:50:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/22/in-the-dewan-rakyat-today-api-accuracy-missing-malaysians-in-nepal-and-govtech/240098"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — The achievements of GovTech Malaysia, the status of Malaysians who remain unreachable follo...",
  "key_points": [
    "GovTech Malaysia's achievements in digital transformation to be discussed",
    "Malaysians missing in Nepal following August floods to be inquired",
    "API reading accuracy to be questioned by Natural Resources Minister"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The diverse parliamentary agenda signals a push for greater government accountability regarding digital infrastructure, environmental data integrity, and the socioeconomic challenges facing women in the workforce.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Govtech, Missing Malaysians In Nepal, API Accuracy Among Dewan Rakyat Focus Today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/general-govtech-missing-malaysians-in-nepal-api-accuracy-among-dewan",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:27:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Missing Malaysians, haze readings and diesel subsidy leakages top Dewan Rakyat agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/missing-malaysians-haze-readings-and-diesel-subsidy-leakages-top",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "In the Dewan Rakyat today: API accuracy, missing Malaysians in Nepal and GovTech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/in-the-dewan-rakyat-today-api-accuracy-missing-malaysians-in-nepal-15982479",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}