KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 — The Dewan Rakyat is expected to discuss several key issues today, including higher domestic electricity tariffs, the economic value of data centre investments, aviation safety and the impact of haze on public health.
According to the Order Paper published on Parliament’s official portal, Azli Yusof (PH-Shah Alam) will seek an explanation from the minister of energy transition and water transformation during Minister’s Question Time on the factors behind the increase in domestic electricity charges.
He will also seek clarification on the Energy Commission’s assurance that about 85 per cent of households would be shielded from the impact of the tariff adjustment through the Energy Efficiency Incentive.
Datuk Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) will ask about the Youth and Sports Ministry’s assessment of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 at the Sepang International Circuit, including the event’s effectiveness, operational preparedness, stakeholder coordination and proposed improvements.
Meanwhile, Datuk Dr Richard Rapu @ Aman Begri (GPS-Betong) will ask the transport minister to clarify the safety audit records, monitoring audits and latest inspection conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on the operator of helicopter 80-105 9M-LLF following the crash in Long Lellang.
During the oral question-and-answer session, Rodziah Ismail (PH-Ampang) will ask how the net value added by data centre investments is measured after taking into account resource consumption, incentives, employment, local content and the country’s opportunity costs, following the approval of RM385.7 billion in investments since 2021.
Cha Kee Chin (PH-Rasah) will seek details on the Health Ministry’s measures to address the impact of haze on public health, including cooperation with the Department of Environment and relevant agencies to monitor air quality, issue health advisories and protect vulnerable groups.
Chong Chieng Jen (PH-Stampin) will seek an update on the growing misuse of synthetic drugs in Sarawak and the effectiveness of measures taken by the Royal Malaysia Police.
Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (PN-Setiu) will ask about proposed amendments to the Environmental Quality Act 1974 to enable the blacklisting of companies and importers that repeatedly violate laws on illegal electronic waste.
Meanwhile, Datuk Willie Mongin (GPS-Puncak Borneo) will ask about efforts to strengthen the legal and policy framework for national unity in addressing sensitive issues involving religion, race and the royal institution (3R), including a proposal to introduce a comprehensive National Unity Act.
The Dewan Rakyat sitting will then proceed with the first reading of the Adoption (Amendment) Bill 2026, followed by the fourth day of debate on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027.
The sitting will run for 37 days until December 8.
