JOB scams involving Malaysians and the government’s measures to address the problem are among issues expected to be raised in today’s Dewan Rakyat meeting.

According to the parliament order paper, Sim Tze Tzin (Bayan Baru-PH) is scheduled to ask the home minister about job scams during the ministers’ question time.

Sim wants to know the latest number of Malaysians involved and the number of those who have been rescued and those who were still held captive.

Also listed is Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (Pekan-BN), who is expected to ask the rural and regional development minister about the government’s plans in carrying out the maintenance and repair works on infrastructure and rural facilities damaged by floods.

There will also be a question from Manndzri Nasib (Tenggara-BN) to the agriculture and food security minister on the government’s steps to improve Malaysia’s position in the Global Food Security Index 2022 during the question-and-answer session.

Also interesting will be the questions from Mohd Shahar Abdullah (Paya Besar-BN) to the finance minister on the government’s measures to increase the dividend rate in rebuilding Employees Provident Fund members’ contributions at a faster rate.

After the session, the lawmakers will take part in the debate on the motion of thanks to the royal address.

The Dewan Rakyat will sit for 29 days until March 30. – Bernama, February 16, 2023.