Kuala Lumpur:Efforts to recover payments for the Trans-Sabah Gas Pipeline (TSGP) and Multi-Product Pipeline (MPP) projects, as well as enhancing border security, are set to be key topics in the Dewan Rakyat today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, during the Ministers' Question Time, Datuk Jonathan Yasin (GRS-Ranau) is expected to question the Prime Minister about strategies to recover payments for the TSGP and MPP projects. These projects reportedly received 88 percent of total payments, equating to RM8.3 billion, while only 13 percent of the work has been completed.
Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim (PN-Arau) will also address the Prime Minister, seeking clarification on the measures being taken to fortify border security and improve coordination among enforcement agencies in light of increased drug and contraband smuggling activities, particularly through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Subang Airport.
During the oral question-and-answer session, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) plans to inquire with the Works Minister about the number and value of delayed or troubled projects, the main causes of these delays, actions against contractors, and the additional costs incurred by the government as a result.
Furthermore, Onn Abu Bakar (PH-Batu Pahat) will question the Finance Minister regarding the government's accountability measures for loss-making agencies and subsidiaries due to poor governance or investment decisions, including the responsibilities of board members and senior management.
Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad (PN-Kepala Batas) will ask the Communications Minister about the rationale for removing censorship of PG18-rated films in Malaysia, the relevance of the classification, and the future direction of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) following the policy change.
Additionally, Roy Angau Gingkoi (GPS-Lubok Antu) will seek information from the Communications Minister on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission's (MCMC) ability to detect online gambling traffic and block gambling servers or platforms, including cooperation efforts with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Following these sessions, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with the Committee Stage debate and ministerial replies on the 2027 Supply Bill, involving the Finance Ministry and Foreign Ministry. The Committee Stage debate on the 2027 Budget is scheduled to run from November 2 to 26.