KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – Social media age verification, restrictions on overseas travel and household solar programmes are among the key issues expected to draw attention in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Several Members of Parliament will seek answers from ministers on these matters during the parliamentary question-and-answer session.
According to the Parliament’s Order Paper, the questions cover digital safety, tax enforcement and access to renewable energy.
MPs Seek Update on Social Media Age Verification
Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) will ask the Communications Minister about the enforcement of social media age verification, which began on June 1.
She also wants clarification on action against platforms that have yet to introduce the verification process.
In addition, she will seek an update on the six-month transition period given to social media platforms.
The issue highlights growing attention on online safety and the need to protect younger users from harmful digital content.
Questions Raised Over Travel Restrictions for Taxpayers
Meanwhile, Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) will ask the Finance Minister whether the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has the authority to prevent individuals from travelling overseas because of outstanding CP500 tax instalments.
He will also seek details about when the practice began and how many people have faced travel restrictions.
Furthermore, Chow wants the government to explain the legal basis for these restrictions.
He will also question whether such action is reasonable when the tax amounts involved are estimates that have yet to be finalised.
The questions are expected to bring attention to the balance between tax enforcement and taxpayers’ rights.
MPs Seek Wider Access to Solar Programmes
Another issue concerns household access to renewable energy.
Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will ask the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister about the latest progress of the Solar ATAP and SuRIA Home programmes.
He wants details on the number of households that have joined both initiatives.
He will also ask how the ministry plans to improve access for lower- and middle-income households, particularly the B40 and M40 groups.
Among the proposed support options are rebates, rental arrangements and easier financing schemes. These measures could help households adopt solar energy without paying high upfront costs.
Budget 2027 Debate Continues
After the question-and-answer session, MPs will continue debating the Supply Bill 2027 and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates Motion at the committee stage.
The Dewan Rakyat sitting is scheduled to run for 37 days, ending on December 8.
The discussions will give MPs further opportunities to examine government spending plans and question ministers about policies affecting the public.
The day’s agenda brings together several important concerns, from online protection and taxpayers’ rights to affordable renewable energy.
Source : BERNAMA | Rewritten By Minutesmy
