THE Supply Bill 2023 is expected to be tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today.

According to the Order Paper, the bill will be tabled by the finance minister. The second reading is expected on Friday.

Today’s meeting will also see the resumption of a debate on the Trade Unions (Amendment) 2022 Bill.

The Dewan Rakyat is also expected to focus on the presentation of the Environment Quality (Amendment) 2022 Bill, Road Transport (Amendment) 2022 Bill, Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (Amendment) 2022 Bill and Public Land Transport (Amendment) 2022 Bill for the second reading.

This will be followed by a question from Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah (Lenggong-BN) to women, family and community development minister on the government’s efforts to overcome the issue of sexual exploitation of children in cyberspace through online apps.

Also listed is a question from Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa (Parit Buntar-PH) to the finance minister relating to the Finance Ministry’s approach in ensuring that the Environmental, Social and Governance model is applied in approving any government contracts.

In addition, Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (Pasir Mas-PN) will ask the youth and sports minister to give an update on the development of e-sports facilities by the government to meet the needs of youth.

Tengku Zulpuri Raja Puji (Raub-PH), meanwhile, will ask the environment and water minister to state the government’s preliminary planning and actions to deal with the possibility of major floods following the La Nina phenomenon, the northeast monsoon and unexpected rainfall.

The Dewan Rakyat will sit for 32 days until November 29. – Bernama, October 5, 2022.