CHALLENGES the agro-food sector faces in ensuring the country’s food supply chain remains stable and adequate are expected to be among the focus of the Dewan Rakyat sitting today.

According to the Order Paper, Ahmad Nazlan Idris (Jerantut-BN) will pose the question to the agriculture and food industries minister during the oral question and answer session.

Shaharizukirnain Abd Kadir (Setiu-PN) will also ask the tourism, arts and culture minister on the development of Islamic tourism in the country.

In addition, Charles Santiago (Klang-PH) will ask the women, family and community development minister if the ministry has plans to introduce menstrual leave and sanitary napkin subsidy as part of the social protection programme for women from B40 families.

Chong Chieng Jen (Stampin-PH) will pose a question to the finance minister on bank scams, where unauthorised withdrawals and transfers are made from depositors’ accounts.

Chong is expected to ask on the policies and measures to be taken by the government and Bank Negara Malaysia in addressing the matter as well as to restore public confidence in the banking system.

A total of 10 bills will be tabled for a first reading, among them the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022, the Renewable Energy (Amendment) Bill 2022, and the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022.

After the session, the sitting will continue the debate on the Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill 2021.

Dewan Rakyat will sit until August 4. – Bernama, July 20, 2022.