The failure of medical officers to report for duty in Sabah and Sarawak and the progress of a new Bill to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will be among the issues raised in the Dewan Rakyat today.
During Question Time, Suhaizan Kaiat (Pulai) will ask the Health Minister to state the actual number of medical officers who failed to report for duty after the deadline yesterday, the reasons behind the absences and measures being taken to address the issue.
Sivakumar Varatharaju Naidu (Batu Gajah) will meanwhile seek an update from the Higher Education Minister on the drafting of the new Bill to replace AUKU 1971 and the Government’s commitment to table it in Parliament in December.
Awang Hashim (Pendang) is scheduled to ask the Finance Minister about the demarcation of jurisdiction between the Securities Commission Malaysia and other regulatory agencies to prevent overlapping functions and enforcement.
Tan Hong Pin (Bakri) will also ask the Digital Minister about the ministry’s achievements in strengthening digital literacy and artificial intelligence (AI) skills, as well as its strategic action plan to develop highly skilled digital talent.
After Question Time, the Dewan Rakyat is scheduled to proceed with the second reading of the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026 by the Health Minister and the Courts of Judicature (Amendment) Bill 2026 by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department.
The Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament is being held for 37 days until Dec 8.
