THE Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) authority to restrict overseas travel over outstanding CP500 tax instalments will come under scrutiny in the Dewan Rakyat today, with an MP seeking clarification on the legality and justification of the practice.
Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) will ask the Finance Minister whether LHDN has the power to impose travel restrictions on taxpayers who fail to settle instalments under the CP500 tax payment notice.
He will also seek details on when the practice began, the number of individuals affected and its legal basis, as well as whether such restrictions are lawful and reasonable when imposed on the basis of estimated tax liabilities that have yet to be finalised.
The issue is among several matters scheduled for the question-and-answer session, according to the Order of Business published on Parliament's official website.
Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) will ask the Communications Minister for an update on enforcement of social media age verification requirements since June 1, including action against platforms that have yet to implement the measure and the status of the six-month transition period.
Meanwhile, Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will seek an update from the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister on the Enhanced Solar Energy Transition Programme (Solar ATAP) and SuRIA Home.
He will ask about the number of participating households and measures to expand access for B40 and M40 groups through rebates, rental schemes and affordable financing without high upfront costs.
Following the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with committee-stage debate and ministerial replies on the Supply Bill 2027 and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates Motion. - November 11, 2026
