SUNGAI PETANI, July 18 — The Dewan Rakyat session from Monday to August 28 could last all day, with the main focus being the tabling and debate of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
Speaker Tan Sri Johari Abdul said his office received various motions from MPs, indicating an intense session.
“I call on the people on the ground, that when the 13MP is tabled, they have to inform their MPs about what they want to be raised in Parliament. Tag MPs (on social media) so (your) voices can be heard. Don’t wait until the MPs return to their constituencies to complain. Raise the issues while Parliament is in session,” he said after officiating the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Taman Pekan Baru today.
Johari said the sitting could be extended into the night to accommodate the packed schedule, which starts daily at 10am and possibly continue until 10pm.
Johari noted that the tabling of the 13MP is especially significant as Malaysia holds Asean chairmanship this year, and it offers an opportunity to showcase the country's resilience and progress amid global uncertainties.
In another development, he urged the public to fully utilise services available at NADI centres to improve their livelihoods and economic opportunities.
“NADI isn’t just about digital access or community programmes. It can be a one-stop centre for people to obtain vital information and explore business opportunities.
“It’s a platform to gain knowledge not only academically but also across various fields. I encourage youth, especially, to take advantage of these centres to learn and engage with their communities,” Johari said.
— Bernama
