Anwar-Trump Meeting And Poverty Among Key Issues In Dewan Rakyat Today

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to elaborate on the outcomes of his recent meeting with United States President Donald Trump during the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) will ask the Prime Minister to detail the benefits derived from the meeting, particularly in trade, humanitarian issues in Gaza, and other strategic sectors of mutual interest between Malaysia and the United States.

Datuk Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar) is set to question the Prime Minister on the MADANI Government’s progress in addressing hardcore and overall poverty, signalling continued parliamentary focus on socioeconomic issues.

Housing matters will also feature, with Pang Hok Liong (PH-Labis) asking the Minister of Housing and Local Government about the ministry’s readiness to implement the 10:90 ‘build-then-sell’ (BTS) housing scheme nationwide, aimed at curbing abandoned housing projects, especially condominiums, and safeguarding buyers. Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias (BN-Jelebu) will raise whether large-scale housing projects will be required to include facilities such as schools and childcare centres for approval.

Datuk Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim (PN-Kuala Terengganu) will query the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry on the key outcomes and initiatives of the ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025 in strengthening semiconductor exports, regional value chain participation, and local technological competitiveness.

The Dewan Rakyat will later proceed with the winding-up of the Supply Bill (Budget) 2026 at the policy stage, with contributions from relevant ministries. The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament is scheduled to run for 35 days until December 4.

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