Malaysia

Federal government’s move on Sabah grant dominates Dewan Rakyat agenda

Parliament expected to focus on implications of non-appeal decision, alongside issues on police reforms, urban planning, and SEA Games preparations

Updated 10 months ago · Published on 13 Nov 2025 8:44AM

Federal government’s move on Sabah grant dominates Dewan Rakyat agenda
Home Minister to explain court rulings in the cases of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh - November 13, 2025

THE Federal Government’s decision not to appeal the Kota Kinabalu High Court ruling on Sabah’s Special Grant, which is calculated as 40% of net revenue derived from the state, is set to dominate discussions in the Dewan Rakyat today.

According to the Order Paper published on Parliament’s website, Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN–Paya Besar) will seek clarification from the Prime Minister during Ministers’ Question Time at 10am, asking for the rationale behind the Government’s decision and its wider implications.

During the same session, Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh (PH–Ledang) will direct a question to the Home Minister regarding court rulings in the cases of Amri Che Mat and Pastor Raymond Koh. He is expected to ask about measures to strengthen police investigation procedures and efforts to restore public confidence following the decisions.

Datuk Dr Zulkafperi Hanapi (PN–Tanjong Karang) will raise concerns about the challenges faced by traditional villages in Kuala Lumpur under the Kuala Lumpur Structure Plan 2040 (KLSP 2040), including issues surrounding land ownership, development pressure, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (PH–Bandar Tun Razak) will question the Prime Minister on the effectiveness of the existing urban planning policy that mandates two parking bays per residential unit, and whether it has been successful in addressing congestion in high-density housing areas.

Datuk Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli (BN–Jempol) is also scheduled to seek an update from the Minister of Youth and Sports on Malaysia’s preparations for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, focusing on the contingent size, coaching support, and medal targets.

Following the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with debates on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2026 at the committee stage.

The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament will run for 35 days, concluding on 4 December. - November 13, 2025

Spotlight

Malaysia

JPJ temporarily suspends VTA and registration for Chery Omoda 5

Malaysia

Eligibility for PTPTN repayment deferment to be verified with LHDN

Malaysia

Budget allocates two rounds of cash aid to millions of Malaysians in 70th Merdeka year

Malaysia

No Malaysians killed or injured in Riyadh airport attack, says Wisma Putra

Malaysia

JAIS probes viral religious ritual footage, says AI manipulation not ruled out

Malaysia

10-tonne truck ploughs into 11 vehicles: Police probe possible brake failure

World

Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

You may be interested

Malaysia

Debt servicing bill hits RM57.3b as Malaysia’s federal debt climbs to RM1.38 trillion - MOF

Malaysia

No Malaysian is left behind; Budget 2027 puts people first - Anwar  

Malaysia

MOH records increase in haze-related illnesses

Malaysia

JPJ temporarily suspends VTA and registration for Chery Omoda 5

Malaysia

Malaysia, Egypt seek higher-level partnership after 67 years of diplomatic ties

Malaysia

Two women killed after car veers into path of oncoming trailer in Setiu

Malaysia

Used-car buyers lose RM25k after paying fake middlemen in Miri

Malaysia

No Malaysians killed or injured in Riyadh airport attack, says Wisma Putra