KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — GovTech Malaysia’s achievements, Malaysians still missing after the deadly flash flood in Nepal, and the accuracy of Air Pollutant Index (API) readings are among key issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat today.
According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, during the Minister’s Question Time, Young Syefura Othman (Harapan-Bentong) will ask the digital minister to outline GovTech Malaysia’s achievements in advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.
She will also seek details on the success of strategic collaborations with other ministries in improving service delivery to the public and business sector, as well as the agency’s plans to strengthen the digital government ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi) will ask the foreign minister for an update on Malaysians still missing after a flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26.
Manndzri Nasib (BN-Tenggara) will ask the natural resources and environmental sustainability minister to explain how it ensures API readings remain accurate, transparent, and trusted by the public.
He will also seek clarification on whether the government plans to improve the dissemination of air quality information to make it easier for the public to understand and be more responsive to the haze.
Meanwhile, during the oral question-and-answer session, Datuk Siti Aminah Aching (BN-Beaufort) will ask the finance minister about the number of pickup truck owners in Sabah who have received the extra 100-litre quota under BUDI Diesel.
She will also seek details on aid for drivers who use pickup trucks for small businesses, agricultural activities, or travel to rural areas.
Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) will ask the domestic trade and cost of living minister for details of Ops Tiris Bersepadu’s outcomes, especially in border areas, including the number of cases and arrests and value of leakages and seizures.
He will also seek an explanation on weaknesses in enforcement that have allowed repeated smuggling incidents, as well as measures to close loopholes, strengthen border controls and dismantle smuggling syndicates.
Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) will ask the women, family and community development minister to state the number of women aged between 25 and 59 outside the labour force due to caregiving responsibilities.
She will also seek clarification on the economic value of unpaid care work, and when a national care economy ecosystem will be established.
The Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue with the policy-level debate on the Supply Bill 2027, following its October 9 tabling by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
According to the calendar for the Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament, the policy-level debate on Budget 2027 ends today, and ministers will wind up the debate from October 26 to 29.
This Dewan Rakyat sitting runs until December 8.
