Govt's plan for facing economic challenges on the agenda at Dewan Rakyat
Questions will also be asked about incentives and government aid, and the rising cost of performing the umrah pilgrimage.
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The government’s plans for the economic turmoil expected to occur this year will be on the agenda at the Dewan Rakyat today.
Based on the order paper, Idris Ahmad (PN-Bagan Serai) will ask the finance minister whether the government is ready to provide incentives and assistance such as wage subsidies, special grants to SMEs, Employee Provident Fund withdrawals and other assistance as done by the previous government.
Riduan Rubin (independent-Tenom) meanwhile will ask the finance minister about the government's plan to raise financial awareness among Malaysians.
Muhammad Ismi Mat Taib (PN-Parit) will ask the plantations and commodities minister whether the government plans to increase the rubber production incentive rate from RM2.50 to RM4.50.
And Hassan Abdul Karim (PH-Pasir Gudang) will ask the tourism, arts and culture minister about the steps taken by the government to address the increased cost of performing the umrah in Saudi Arabia.
After the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will continue debating the Supply Bill 2023 at the policy level for the fifth day.
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