Foreign labour, Malay reserve land on the agenda at Dewan Rakyat

Issues on foreign labour and the original extent of Malay reserve land in the peninsula are expected to be the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

According to the order paper, Chow Kon Yeow (PH-Batu Kawan) will ask the human resources minister about ongoing negotiations, completed ones and those still in the process, as well as potential countries for the supply of labour to the country.

The question will be raised during the oral question-and-answer session. Chow will also ask about the number of workers expected to be brought in and the length of time needed to overcome the current labour shortage.

Another question to the human resources minister will be raised by Shafie Apdal (Warisan-Semporna) on whether the government will formulate a clear, concrete and consistent policy in tackling the problem of labour shortage, while ensuring the availability of jobs for Malaysians and preventing an influx of foreigners, especially illegal immigrants.

There will also be a question to the natural resources, environment and climate change minister by Ismail Abd Muttalib (PN-Maran) regarding Malay reserve land.

Ismail will ask about the original size of Malay reserve land in states where the area is decreasing and the government’s plans to overcome the problem.

Meanwhile, Hasni Mohammad (BN-Simpang Renggam) will also ask the natural resources, environment and climate change minister about the country’s progress in becoming a carbon neutral country by 2050, which is also contained in the 12th Malaysia Plan. 

The question-and-answer session will be followed by the tabling of the Sexual Offences Against Children (Amendment) Bill 2023 for a second reading.