Children's welfare on the agenda at Dewan Rakyat

The issue of children’s welfare is expected to be the focus of today's Dewan Rakyat sitting. 

Based on the order paper, Ismail Sabri Yaakob (BN-Bera) is scheduled to ask whether the government will review the conditions of approval for adopting children, especially those who are the victims of abuse.

The former prime minister will also ask the women, family and community development minister if children involved in cases of abuse will be placed at a children's home for a longer period before being returned to their next-of-kin.

Abd Ghani Ahmad (PN-Jerlun) will ask if the government plans to create a special care centre for illegitimate children throughout the country.

Meanwhile, Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) will ask whether the ministry intends to introduce a law for mandatory salary deductions for children who send their parents to a centre or nursing home.

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH-Bandar Tun Razak) will raise questions about the education ministry's measures to ensure that students with special needs and disabilities are given focus and receive quality education.

Teresa Kok (PH-Seputeh) meanwhile will ask the plantation industries and commodities minister about the country's bamboo industry and the government's efforts to develop the industry. 

After the session, the Dewan Rakyat will continue with the debate and winding-up session of the Supply Bill 2023 at the committee level.