MALAYSIA’S evolving foreign policy towards Palestine and the longstanding redevelopment challenges of Kampung Baru were among key issues raised on the opening day of the Third Meeting, Fourth Term of the 15th Parliament today.
According to the Order Paper published on Parliament’s official portal, Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH–Ledang) sought clarity from the Foreign Minister on “key shifts” in Malaysia’s foreign policy stance following the Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit, particularly in relation to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Palestine.
On domestic matters, Datuk Azman Nasrudin (PN–Padang Serai) questioned the Prime Minister on the persistent challenges facing the redevelopment of Kampung Baru — a historically significant Malay enclave in central Kuala Lumpur — and asked whether “overlapping land ownership and limited market value” remain the primary obstacles to progress.
Environmental and legal reform topics also featured prominently. Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN–Paya Besar) raised questions to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability regarding the readiness and progress of Malaysia’s carbon trading market ecosystem, specifically the number of bilateral memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement in support of Malaysia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
On judicial reforms, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN–Kota Bharu) asked the Prime Minister to state the current status of the proposal to separate the roles of the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor — a key reform pledge aimed at strengthening prosecutorial independence.
Meanwhile, William Leong Jee Keen (PH–Selayang) inquired whether the Defence Ministry has conducted any post-implementation assessment of the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) modules to date.
Following the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat proceeded with the tabling of the Hire-Purchase (Amendment) Bill 2025 for its first reading by the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living.
Three parliamentary select committee briefings were also presented. These included the investigation into the recent gas explosion in Putra Heights, updates on Malaysia’s underground water potential, and an overview of early childhood education and care.
The current parliamentary meeting is scheduled to run for 35 days until 4 December. - October 6, 2025
