Kuala Lumpur:The Dewan Rakyat session today will concentrate on government initiatives to bridge the healthcare access gap between urban hospitals and rural facilities, along with discussions on the Budget 2027.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias (BN-Jelebu) is set to question the Health Minister regarding measures to address the disparity in access to doctors, specialists, and diagnostic facilities during the session's question-and-answer period.
Another key issue on the agenda includes Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan (PN-Permatang Pauh) querying the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister on the nation's dependency on the electrical and electronics sector for exports, and strategies for diversification if the global semiconductor cycle weakens.
Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will ask the Rural and Regional Development Minister about the strategic rationale for establishing the first MARA hospital, including details on its planning status, location, bed capacity, specialisation areas, development cost, funding, and operational timeline.
Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will seek information from the Home Minister on integrated measures against people smuggling, drugs, and prohibited goods along the Perlis border, focusing on actions against involved syndicate networks.
Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau) will inquire about the government's long-term climate change policies and the timeline for implementing the postponed carbon tax to enhance Malaysia's competitiveness in a low-carbon economy.
Kamal Ashaari (PN-Kuala Krau) will address the Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister regarding the monitoring and intervention strategies in place for Koperasi Permodalan FELDA Malaysia Berhad (KPF) to settle share redemption payments owed to over 9,000 members, including setting a payment timeline.
The session will also see the commencement of the policy-stage debate on the Supply Bill 2027, initiated after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who also serves as Finance Minister, presented Budget 2027 on Friday. The debate is scheduled to run from October 12 to 22, followed by a four-day winding-up session by relevant ministers starting October 26. The Dewan Rakyat sitting will continue for 37 days, concluding on December 8.