The policy-stage debate on the Supply Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat ended on 22 October after eight days, with 149 MPs taking part. The final debater was Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat).
Ministers are winding up the debate for their ministries from 26 to 29 October. The current meeting of the Dewan Rakyat runs for 37 days until 8 December.
Cross-border haze was the issue raised most often, with many MPs calling for effective action. Kalam Salan (PN-Sabak Bernam) addressed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Javanese, urging him to resolve the problem, while the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on Health, chaired by Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai), handed a memorandum to the Indonesian Embassy.
On constituency funding, Syahredzan Johan (PH-Bangi) proposed legislation to distribute allocations to MPs by a formula based on the number of voters and residents, regardless of party. Khoo Poay Tiong (PH-Kota Melaka) proposed a Parliamentary Constituency Development Allocation Act.
On school safety, Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (BN-Jempol) backed the Education Ministry’s plans for safety audits, more counselling teachers and warden assistants, and wider disciplinary powers for schools.
Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) proposed a five-year master plan to tackle urban and semi-urban poverty, while Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (MUDA-Muar) proposed income tax exemptions for those who hire helpers to care for ailing parents at home.