Key issues in Dewan Rakyat include Malaysia-India trade, tuberculosis outbreaks, and e-waste import ban.
KUALA LUMPUR: The outcomes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit and the status of tuberculosis clusters nationwide are set to dominate today’s Dewan Rakyat session.
Based on the Order Paper, Lim Guan Eng (PH-Bagan) will question the Foreign Minister on trade results and regional security following Modi’s trip.
He will also ask about joint Malaysia-India measures regarding new United States tariffs and efforts to restore democracy in Myanmar.
During the same Ministers’ Question Time, Datuk Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi (PN-Kuala Langat) will seek an update from the Health Minister on tuberculosis clusters.
He will request the latest status by state, the number of active cases under monitoring, and specific control measures for high-risk institutions like boarding schools and prisons.
Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) will direct a question to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability.
He will ask for the factors behind the government’s ban on electronic waste imports, effective February 4.
The MP will also inquire about the ministry’s actions to dispose of e-waste that was previously brought into the country illegally.
During the question-and-answer session, Lee Chuan How (PH-Ipoh Timor) will ask the Transport Minister about festive season train services.
His question concerns the status of ticket sales and the number of additional ETS and Ekspres Timuran tickets provided by KTMB for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Also listed is a question from Roslan Hashim (PN-Kulim Bandar Baharu) to the Home Minister.
He will ask about the ministry’s proposal to expunge the criminal records of former prisoners to help them secure employment.
The day’s sitting will continue with the winding-up session of the debate on the motion of thanks for the Royal Address by relevant ministries.
