Parliament today will discuss Batu Puteh follow-up actions, urbanisation impacts, PTPTN repayments, and three new bills including anti-bullying legislation
KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s follow-up actions regarding Pulau Batu Puteh (Pedra Branca) will be a key focus during today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.
According to the Parliament Order Paper, Manndzri Nasib (BN-Tenggara) will question the Foreign Minister about diplomatic, legal and bilateral negotiations with Singapore.
The inquiry aims to ensure Malaysia’s sovereignty and maritime interests are preserved during the question-and-answer session.
Datuk Azman Nasrudin (PN-Padang Serai) will ask the Prime Minister about urbanisation’s social impact on Federal Territories communities.
His question specifically addresses social competition and rising living costs from rapid development.
Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) will question the Higher Education Minister about National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan amounts and repayment rates.
The inquiry will focus on repayment rates based on borrowers’ monthly income levels.
Three bills will be tabled for first reading during today’s session.
These include the Anti-Bullying Bill 2025, the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2025 and the Passports (Amendment) Bill 2025.
The sitting will then proceed with committee-stage debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2026 for the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry.
This Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament continues for 35 days until December 4. – Bernama
