PM Anwar To Table 13th Malaysia Plan In Dewan Rakyat
According to the Order Paper, the tabling is scheduled for noon after Minister's Question Time and the oral question session, which begins at 10am. Debate on the 13MP will start next Monday and run for eight days, followed by ministerial replies from Aug 18 over four days.
Anwar, who is also Finance Minister, said in a Facebook post yesterday that the 13MP, themed Melakar Semula Pembangunan, focuses on equitable and fair development without leaving any group behind. He added that its formulation involved extensive engagement with stakeholders from various sectors, states and regions to ensure inclusivity in shaping the nation's future.
Other matters on the agenda today include discussions on the rights and advancement of the Orang Asli community and the registration process for the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance. Jalaluddin Alias (BN-Jelebu) is expected to question whether the government plans to amend the Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954 to safeguard Orang Asli rights, while Syerleena Abdul Rashid (PH-Bukit Bendera) will seek clarification on SARA's RM100 allocation eligibility and usage.
In addition, questions will cover teacher placement from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG), allocation for non-Muslim places of worship under a RM50 million fund, and measures to address the shortage of about 10,000 engineers and AI experts in Malaysia.
The current Dewan Rakyat sitting continues for 24 days until Aug 28. Related
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