Status of govt's poverty eradication efforts to be discussed in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest development with regard to the government's intention to eradicate extreme poverty this year is expected to be among the topics of interest in the Dewan Rakyat today (November 16).

According to the Order Paper on Parliament's website, the question will be raised by Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) to the Economy Minister during the Minister's Question Time.

He also wishes to know the country's latest poverty rate and household income by race for last year.

Meanwhile, Oscar Ling Chai Yew (PH-Sibu) will ask the Transport Minister about the number of flights and handling of passengers for airports in Malaysia, as well as regulatory measures to protect users from flight delays and cancellations.

During the question and answer session, Gobind Singh Deo (PH-Damansara) will ask the Agriculture and Food Security Minister to state the ministry's plan to ensure rice shortages do not recur in the country.

Also listed in the Order Paper is a question from Zahari Kechik (PN-Jeli) posed to the Rural and Regional Development Minister to state the allocation for the Rural Electricity Supply (BELB) project as well as the areas involved, the implementation period of the project and its achievements as of June.

After the session, the Dewan Rakyat will witness the first reading of the 2023 Environmental Quality Bill (Amendment) by the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister before continuing with the debate on the Supply Bill 2024 (Budget 2024) at committee level.

The current Dewan Rakyat sitting will be in session for 32 days from October 9 to November 30. – Bernama

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