Kuala Lumpur:Legislation addressing 'Alibaba' licensing practices, Malaysia's diplomatic actions regarding Gaza, and an abandoned housing project are among the prominent topics anticipated in the Dewan Rakyat today.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) will inquire of the Economy Minister about the status of the Anti-Rent-Seeking Act and its expected timeline for presentation in Parliament to address 'Alibaba' licensing practices.
The West Asia conflict is also expected to be a focal point, with Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (PN-Sik) questioning the Foreign Minister about Malaysia's efforts at the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to sustain the ceasefire and humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Attention will also be directed to the 1,120 residential units at the Residensi Wilayah Salak Selatan apartment project. Fong Kui Lun (PH-Bukit Bintang) will request an explanation from the Housing and Local Government Ministry regarding its rescue strategy, which includes a proposal to appoint a rescue developer should the Scheme of Arrangement not succeed.
Other issues on the agenda include preparations for workforce transition plans in light of the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, as raised by Jimmy Puah Wee Tse (PH-Tebrau), and inquiries into median wages and underemployment by Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai).
Additionally, the future of the Tabung Pahlawan will be discussed, with Nordin Ahmad Ismail (PN-Lumut) seeking clarification from the Defence Minister on its transformation. Datuk Ahmad Saad @ Yahaya (PN-Pokok Sena) will address the distribution of aid to Sekolah Agama Rakyat in 2026, while Sabri Azit (PN-Jerai) will raise concerns over agricultural input costs and bushfires on Pulau Bruit, Sarawak.
Following the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will consider a motion to appoint Members of Parliament to the Parliamentary Services Council. The Prime Minister will table this motion, nominating Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor), Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam), Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran), and Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) to the council as per Section 3(2)(f) of the Parliamentary Services Act 2025.
The session will continue with debates on the Supply Bill 2027 at the policy stage, following the presentation of Budget 2027 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister. The debate on Budget 2027 is scheduled from October 12 to 22, with ministers delivering their winding-up speeches from October 26.
The Dewan Rakyat sittings are set to continue for 37 days, concluding on December 8.