GovTech Benchmarks, Unreachable Citizens In Nepal, And Air Quality Data Focus Of Parliamentary Order Paper

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 – Progress updates on GovTech Malaysia, safety verification of citizens unreachable following Nepal flash floods, and the reliability of official Air Pollutant Index (API) tracking lead the Order Paper in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday, October 22, 2026.

According to the parliamentary order list, the morning Ministers’ Question Time (MQT) features targeted queries to Cabinet leaders spanning digital governance, foreign diplomacy, environmental monitoring, and economic relief.

During MQT, Young Syefura Othman (PH-Bentong) will ask the Digital Minister to detail GovTech Malaysia’s operational achievements in driving public sector digital transformation and expanding multi-agency partnerships.

Datuk Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi) will request an update from the Foreign Minister regarding Malaysian nationals who remain unreachable following devastating flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on August 26.

Meanwhile, Manndzri Nasib (BN-Tenggara) will question the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability on measures ensuring API reporting accuracy, transparency, and improved real-time public access during persistent haze events.

Diesel Subsidies, Anti-Smuggling Operations, and Unpaid Care Economy

Key inquiries listed for Thursday’s regular Oral Question Time and scheduled legislative business include:

• Sabah BUDI Diesel Quotas: Datuk Siti Aminah Aching (BN-Beaufort) will ask the Minister of Finance for metrics on Sabah pickup truck and jeep owners receiving the additional 100-litre diesel allocation under the BUDI Diesel scheme for rural, commercial, and agricultural travel.
• Ops Tiris Enforcement Results: Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) will question the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister on total seizures, arrests, and financial leakages prevented under Ops Tiris Bersepadu in border zones.
• Unpaid Care Work Metrics: Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) will ask the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development to reveal the number of women aged 25 to 59 outside the active workforce due to family caregiving duties, along with plans for a national care economy ecosystem.
• Budget 2027 Policy Debate Concludes: Proceedings will transition to the final day of policy-stage debates on the Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027), presented by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on October 9.

Following Thursday’s debate conclusion, relevant ministers will deliver four days of departmental wind-up responses beginning Monday, October 26. The 37-day parliamentary session runs through December 8, 2026.

–NMT