KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat sitting today is set to focus on key urban issues, including the implementation of congestion charges in Kuala Lumpur and efforts to elevate the status of street performers as part of the city’s cultural identity.
According to the Order Paper on the official Parliament website, a question will be posed to the Prime Minister, during the Minister’s Question Time, regarding the mechanism for implementing congestion charges, if introduced, and the expected impact on reducing traffic congestion.
P. Prabakaran (PH-Batu) will seek the Prime Minister’s response on Kuala Lumpur City Hall’s (DBKL) initiatives to enhance the recognition of street performers, aligning them with global city standards in an effort to position Kuala Lumpur as a cultural hub ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026.
Meanwhile, the role of science and technology in education will also be discussed, with S. Kesavan (PH-Sungai Siput) directing a question to the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation on plans to expand public engagement in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning through initiatives such as National Science Week and Malaysia Techlympics.
Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (PH-Gombak) is expected to raise concerns with the Ministry of Digital on its approach to implementing the National AI Roadmap, optimising artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, and ensuring civil servants are equipped with AI-related skills.
Education infrastructure will also be addressed as Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari (PH-Sungai Petani) questions the Minister of Education on the government’s strategy to resolve the issue of abandoned teachers’ quarters across the country.
Following this session, the sitting will proceed with the presentation and debate on the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 2025 Series 1, before the Minister of Finance tables the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill 2025 for its second reading.
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