Kuala lumpur: Measures to prevent bullying in public and private institutions of higher learning and the Government’s decision regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia are among the matters that will be brought up at today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Order Papers published on the Parliament’s official website indicate that Afnan Hamimi Taib Azamudden (PN-Alor Setar) will ask the Higher Education Minister to state the measures during the Minister’s Question Time. Meanwhile, Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will inquire the Prime Minister about the government’s decision following the comprehensive engagement session with stakeholders regarding the status of the establishment of Ombudsman Malaysia and the subsequent measures planned to expedite its implementation.

During the Questions for Oral Answers session, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will pose questions to the Health Minister regarding complaints about high treatment costs in private hospitals. He will also inquire about the government’s five-year plan to introduce the Diagnostic-Related Groups (DRG) system to streamline healthcare costs and whether there is a plan to establish a tribunal for patients to express their dissatisfaction.

Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) will direct a query to the Human Resources Minister about whether the ministry has a proposal to create an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Coordinator position in the public sector, in line with the amendments to the OSH Act made in 2022.

After these sessions, the Dewan Rakyat sitting will proceed with the debate on the motion on the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which commenced on Monday with the participation of 78 MPs so far.

The current Dewan Rakyat session is scheduled to last for 24 days, concluding on August 28.