Funding challenges for MSMEs and Malaysia’s press freedom ranking are key issues to be raised in parliament.
KUALA LUMPUR: Funding challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and Malaysia’s media freedom ranking will be among the key issues raised during Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today.
According to the Order Paper published on Parliament’s official website, Lee Chuan How (PH-Ipoh Timor) will ask the Prime Minister whether the MADANI Government is aware of growing concerns among MSME entrepreneurs over difficulties in securing financing to sustain their businesses.
Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) will also seek an explanation from the Prime Minister on Malaysia’s drop to 95th place in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, from 88th last year, and ask what comprehensive measures the government is taking to safeguard media freedom.
The session, which begins at 10 am, will also see Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) ask whether the government plans to introduce a Senior Citizens-Friendly Fund to help mosques and suraus install facilities such as wheelchair ramps and accessible toilets for elderly worshippers.
Later in the sitting, the Dewan Rakyat is scheduled to debate the 2024 Annual Report and Financial Statement of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM).
The House will then resume debate on the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026, which seeks to amend the Federal Constitution to separate the roles of the Attorney General and the Public Prosecutor.
