{
  "id": 16685452,
  "title": "In Dewan Rakyat today: Health commission, hospital overcrowding and disaster risk mapping among key issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/in-dewan-rakyat-today-health-commission-hospital-overcrowding-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T01:16:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/27/in-dewan-rakyat-today-health-commission-hospital-overcrowding-and-disaster-risk-mapping-among-key-issues/240731"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Dewan Rakyat today will address several key issues in Malaysia, including the proposed Health Services Commission, hospital overcrowding, and disaster risk mapping. Dr. Zaliha Mustafa (PH-Sekijang) will question the Health Minister on the ministry's commitment to tabling the proposed Health Services Commission Bill for first reading before the end of 2027, as outlined in the 2023 Health White Paper. Aminuddin Harun (PH-Port Dickson) will seek an explanation from the Health Minister regarding persistent overcrowding at emergency departments, average patient waiting times, and measures to alleviate congestion. Verdon Bahanda (Independent-Kudat) will inquire about disaster risk mapping measures in Malaysia and the use of latest risk data for early warning systems, development planning, and disaster preparedness. Tan Kok Wai (PH-Cheras) will ask the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister about the progress of Geely's US$10 billion investment in Tanjung Malim. Khairil Nizam Khirudin (PN-Jerantut) will seek clarification from the Transport Minister on the postponement of Speed Limitation Device (SLD) installation requirements and the government's stance on re-establishing the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD). During Minister's Question Time, Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will question the rationale behind involving government departments, GLICs, GLCs, and statutory bodies in development projects, while Datuk Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN-Besut) will ask the Prime Minister about the formula and criteria used for allocating constituency development funds (CDF) to Members of Parliament.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Hospital Congestion, Disaster Preparedness Among Dewan Rakyat Focus Today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/general-hospital-congestion-disaster-preparedness-among-dewan-rakyat",
        "published": "2026-10-26T23:19:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Health Service Commission cannot create posts or set remuneration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/health-service-commission-cannot-create-posts-or-set-remuneration",
        "published": "2026-10-27T05:35:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}