Food security, defence preparedness, higher education and economic resilience are set to dominate proceedings in the Dewan Rakyat today, alongside the continuation of debates on several key Bills.
Among the first questions scheduled for oral answers, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (Pekan) will seek Malaysia’s position on reforming the United Nations Security Council, particularly the imbalance created by the veto power of major nations. Meanwhile, Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (Setiu) will ask about the government’s contingency plans to safeguard the country’s food supply and improve Malaysia’s self-sufficiency ratio amid rising global agricultural costs and the Middle East conflict.
Defence issues will also receive attention, with Datuk Haji Awang Hashim (Pendang) questioning Malaysia’s reliance on foreign defence suppliers and measures to reduce procurement risks, while Verdon Bahanda (Kudat) is expected to raise maritime security in Sabah waters.
Economic and technology-related matters feature prominently, including Rodiyah Sapiee’s (Batang Sadong) question on developing the green hydrogen industry with Sarawak, and Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh (Pasir Puteh) seeking support for downstream development around the Pasir Puteh ECRL station.
Higher education is also on the agenda. Mohd Sany Hamzan (Hulu Langat) will ask about addressing the shortage of student accommodation, while Chow Yu Hui (Raub) is expected to question university admissions for top STPM graduates and later raise the possibility of a more uniform university admission system across different pre-university pathways.
Lawmakers are also scheduled to resume debate on the Control of Paddy and Rice (Amendment) Bill 2026, the Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2026 on separating the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor, the Urban Renewal Bill 2025 and the Mufti (Federal Territories) Bill 2024. The Finance Minister is also expected to table a motion to transfer RM14.5 billion in proceeds from Malaysian Government Investment Issues (MGII) into the Development Fund.
