Middle East Tensions And Maritime Disputes Among Key Issues In Dewan Rakyat
Mohd Sany Hamzan (PH-Hulu Langat) raised the issue during the Minister's Question Time, seeking clarification from the Prime Minister on the government's approach to the matter.
Also under the spotlight, Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee (PN-Beluran) questioned how the International Court of Justice's 2002 decision affirming Malaysia's sovereignty over Ligitan and Sipadan Islands may affect the determination of maritime boundaries in the Sulawesi Sea, particularly over blocks ND6 (Block Y) and ND7 (Block Z) shared with Indonesia.
During the oral question session, Mohd Syahir Che Sulaiman (PN-Bachok) requested an update from the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry on government efforts to manage tariff disputes involving the United States and the role of state governments in the process.
Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Sh Mohmed Puzi Sh Ali (BN-Pekan) asked the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to detail the financial impact of subsidy cuts on the egg market, including how much savings have been generated.
The sitting also included the first reading of the Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the second readings of the Street, Drainage and Building (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Whistleblower Protection (Amendment) Bill 2025.
This second meeting of the fourth session of the 15th Parliament will span 24 days, with the 13th Malaysia Plan set to be tabled on July 31. Related
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