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Malaysia's 2025 economic performance to be debated in Dewan Rakyat today

According to the Order Paper, Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad will ask the Prime Minister to explain the factors behind the 2025 growth, which is expected to exceed the 4% to 4.8% projection.

Updated 7 months ago · Published on 20 Jan 2026 9:28AM

Malaysia's 2025 economic performance to be debated in Dewan Rakyat today
The Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 20 days until March 3. – January 20, 2026

THE Dewan Rakyat sitting today will focus on Malaysia’s economic growth performance for 2025 and the nation’s non-aligned foreign policy stance.

According to the Order Paper, Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad will ask the Prime Minister to explain the factors behind the 2025 growth, which is expected to exceed the 4% to 4.8% projection.

This follows a preliminary estimate of 5.7% growth for the fourth quarter of 2025.

According to Bernama, Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman will question whether existing laws need to be amended to maintain Malaysia’s non-aligned stance amid current geopolitical developments.

During the oral question session, Khoo Poay Tiong will ask the Digital Minister to explain how the proposed AI laws address legal issues like intent and accountability.

Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa will inquire about patriotism levels among Generation Z and the National Unity Ministry’s strategy to foster it.

Zulkifli Ismail will ask the Prime Minister to state firm government action against divorce coach services feared to normalise divorce.

After the question session, the sitting will continue with the tabling of the motion of thanks for the Royal Address.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim officially opened the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament yesterday.

The Dewan Rakyat sitting will last for 20 days until March 3. – January 20, 2026

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