KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 — The government’s preparations to face the El Nino weather phenomenon, the cause of a hand grenade explosion during a Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) training exercise, and the spread of deviant teachings are among the highlights of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.
According to the Dewan Rakyat Order Paper, during Minister’s Question Time, Bakti Jamaluddin (BN-Tangga Batu) will ask the agriculture and food security minister about the government’s preparations ahead of El Nino, which is expected to affect the country’s agricultural sector and food security.
He will also ask about measures to address water supply for irrigation, padi and food crop production, livestock needs, and efforts to improve food security.
Also listed for today’s session is a question from Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) to the defence minister about the cause of a grenade explosion during an MAF training exercise, and the ministry’s short-term measures to strengthen training safety procedures (SOPs) to prevent similar incidents.
Tan Kok Wai (Harapan-Cheras) will then ask the prime minister to outline governance and administrative reforms to be implemented by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) based on the Feasibility Study of the Federal Capital Act 1960 (Act 190).
During Question Time, Sabri Aziz (PN-Jerai) will ask about the government’s challenges in tackling the spread of deviant teachings in Malaysia and interventions conducted to strengthen the faith of those who stray.
Datuk Dr Richard Rapu (GPS-Betong) will ask the health minister for updated statistics on non-communicable diseases between 2024 and 2026, particularly with regard to the increase in diabetes and hypertension cases among those aged below 30.
He will also seek details on the effectiveness of the “War on Sugar” and sugar tax in reducing the national obesity rate.
Also scheduled for today’s sitting is the tabling of the National Trust Fund Bill 2026 for second reading by the finance minister.
The Second Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, which spans 16 days, concludes today.
