Assistance for Malaysians in Ukraine among issues to be raised in Parliament today

 

Assistance to Malaysians stranded in Ukraine and the increase in cases of individuals posing as policemen are among the issues to be discussed in Parliament today.

According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament website, questions on the type of assistance channelled to Malaysians affected by the Ukraine-Russia war will be raised by M Kulasegaran (Pakatan Harapan-Ipoh Barat) to the foreign minister during the Ministers’ Question Time.

Also listed is a question from Mohd Fasiah Mohd Fakeh (Bersatu-Sabak Bernam) to the housing and local government minister (KPKT) on the provision of affordable housing for young people, as well as the group’s response to the PR1MA housing project.

During the question and answer session, Ahmad Nazlan Idris (BN-Jerantut) is expected to ask the home minister about the government’s efforts to address the increase in cases of members of the public impersonating policemen, to ensure the good image of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is protected.

Also, a question on KPKT's plan to reduce the use of open solid waste disposal sites to minimise the negative impact on the environment is scheduled to be raised by Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PAS-Dungun) to the minister.

Issues related to the Covid-19 vaccine for children, including side effect protection for the group, is expected to be raised by Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin (Harapan-Hang Tuah Jaya) to the health minister.

After the session, the Dewan Rakyat will resume the debate on the motion of thanks to the royal address.

The Dewan Rakyat sitting is scheduled to last until March 24.

- Bernama