KUALA LUMPUR, October 22, 2026 — The achievements of GovTech Malaysia, the status of Malaysians who remain unreachable following flash floods in Nepal, and the accuracy of Malaysia’s Air Pollutant Index (API) readings are among the key issues expected to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat today.
According to Parliament’s Order Paper, Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman will ask the Digital Minister about GovTech Malaysia’s progress in advancing digital transformation, improving public services through inter-ministerial cooperation and strengthening the digital government ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Langkawi MP Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah will seek an update from the Foreign Minister on Malaysians who remain unreachable following flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Aug 26.
Tenggara MP Manndzri Nasib will ask the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister about measures to ensure official API readings are accurate, transparent and reliable, as well as plans to improve public access to timely air quality information during haze episodes.
Other matters scheduled for discussion include the additional 100-litre diesel allocation under the BUDI Diesel initiative for pickup truck and jeep owners in Sabah, enforcement against fuel smuggling under Ops Tiris Bersepadu, and support for women who are unable to join the workforce due to caregiving responsibilities.
The Dewan Rakyat will also continue debating the Supply Bill 2027, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 9.
The current parliamentary sitting is scheduled to run for 37 days until Dec 8, with ministers set to begin winding up the Budget 2027 debate on Oct 26.
-Bernama
