Social Media Age Verification And Overseas Travel Tax Restrictions Highlight Dewan Rakyat Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11  – The enforcement status of social media age verification regulations and overseas travel restrictions tied to tax notices will take center stage during the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament website, Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) is scheduled to question the Communications Minister during the Oral Question-and-Answer session regarding the enforcement status of social media age verification mechanisms introduced since June 1. Wong will also press for updates on actions taken against non-compliant platforms and the outcome of the six-month transition period.

Focus will also shift to taxation policies as Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) asks the Finance Minister whether the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) possesses the legal authority to impose overseas travel bans over outstanding instalments specified under CP500 tax notices.

Chow seeks clarification on when the enforcement practice began, the total number of individuals barred from traveling, the underlying legal framework, and whether imposing travel bans based on unfinalized tax estimates is lawful and reasonable.

In another key query, Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will ask the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister for progress updates on the Solar ATAP and SuRIA Home schemes. Mohd Isam will highlight household participation metrics alongside ministry initiatives—such as rebates, rental models, and low-upfront financing—to expand solar adoption among B40 and M40 income groups.

Following Question Time, the august House will continue committee-stage debates and ministerial wound-up speeches on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates Motion.

The current Dewan Rakyat meeting is scheduled to sit for 37 days, concluding on December 8, 2026.

Parliamentary Inquiries, Ministerial Portfolios, and Legislative Agenda

Key parliamentary questions, participating lawmakers, and session details include:

• Social Media Age Verification: Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) $\rightarrow$ Communications Minister (Enforcement since June 1, non-compliance actions, 6-month transition status).
• CP500 Overseas Travel Bans: Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) $\rightarrow$ Finance Minister (LHDN travel ban legality, affected individual tally, legal basis on estimated taxes).
• Residential Solar Initiatives: Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) $\rightarrow$ Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister (Solar ATAP & SuRIA Home adoption, B40/M40 rebate & financing schemes).
• Legislative Proceedings: Committee-stage debate on Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 and 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates.
• Session Schedule: 37-day sitting running through December 8, 2026.

–NMT