Dewan Rakyat Key Issues in Parliament: Disability Employment and Economic Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat ’s session on Monday (March 3) will highlight employment concerns for disabled individuals, economic development strategies, and infrastructure improvements.

Government Measures to Support Disabled Workers

Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan (BN-Kuala Pilah) will question the Human Resources Minister regarding initiatives to assist disabled individuals in securing employment. Challenges such as workplace accessibility, lack of employer awareness, and low confidence levels continue to hinder job opportunities.

Strengthening the High-Tech Industry

Datuk Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim (PN-Kuala Terengganu) is expected to ask the Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister about plans to integrate the raw materials sector with manufacturing to reinforce Malaysia’s semiconductor industry.

Road Infrastructure Issues and Repairs

Datuk Wetrom Bahanda (KDM-Kota Marudu) will direct a question to the Works Minister regarding the government’s response to unsafe federal roads damaged by potholes.

Enhancing Food Security Through Data Utilization

Hassan Saad (PN-Baling) will ask the Agriculture and Food Security Minister about how insights from the 2024 Agricultural Census will contribute to food security improvements and the development of the MySAgR database.

Addressing Nursing Workforce Challenges

Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) has inquired about nurse resignations from the Health Ministry and the number of nurses required to meet the demands of healthcare facilities.

Upcoming Legislative Discussions

After the Q&A session, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with the second reading of the Supplementary Supply Bill (2024) 2025 by the Finance Minister and deliberations on the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2025.

Dewan Rakyat Negara’s Legislative Sessions Begin

Meanwhile, the Dewan Negara’s sitting also commences today and is expected to continue until March 25.

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