Issues On Myanmar Nationals, School Student Safety Among Highlights In Dewan Rakyat Today

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6  – The long-standing presence of Myanmar nationals, student safety in schools, airport security overhauls, and cross-border haze are set to dominate discussions during Tuesday’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

The order paper released on the official Parliament portal highlights several pressing domestic and regional issues raised by lawmakers across party lines for the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and other cabinet members.

Refugee Presence and School Safety Concerns

During the Minister’s Question Time, Suhaizan Kaiat (PH-Pulai) is scheduled to ask the Prime Minister to detail government interventions addressing the ongoing presence of Myanmar nationals, including refugees and asylum seekers, which continues to generate public concern.

Simultaneously, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah (PN-Indera Mahkota) will question the Prime Minister on why incidents threatening student safety persist in learning institutions despite existing government safety guidelines and standard operating procedures.

Border Security Controls and Cross-Border Haze

During the regular Question and Answer session, key national security and environmental issues will be brought to the floor:

• Airport Security Upgrades: Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) will ask the Home Minister for progress reports on implementing 17 recommendations designed to tighten security screening, intelligence sharing, and risk management at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and other international gateways.
• Cross-Border Haze Response: Datuk Yusuf Abd Wahab (GPS-Tanjong Manis) will query the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister regarding mitigation measures against recurring cross-border haze affecting Sarawak, alongside diplomatic or legal actions taken against responsible entities.

Legislative Proceedings and Supply Bill 2027

Following the Oral Question-and-Answer session, parliamentary business will transition to legislative updates:

• Supply Bill 2027: The Finance Minister will present the Supply Bill 2027 for its first reading ahead of Friday’s formal Budget 2027 presentation.
• Sports Development Amendment: The Youth and Sports Minister will table the Sports Development (Amendment) Bill 2026 for its second reading.

The Dewan Rakyat’s Third Meeting of the Fifth Session of the 15th Parliament is scheduled to sit for 37 days, concluding on December 8, 2026.

–NMT