Covid-19, the postponement of GE among the issues that will be debated in Parliament today (November 2)



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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): The first day of the session of the Third Meeting of the Third Term of the XIV Parliament on Monday (November 2) will provide answers to the many questions about Covid-19 and the government’s efforts to address the pandemic, such as as well as general election matters.

Based on Parliament’s Order Document for today’s meeting, most of the initial questions that will be raised during the Questions for Oral Answer session are about Covid-19.

On the issue of elections, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin plans to answer a question from Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid (Umno-Padang Terap) on whether the government intends to amend the Constitution or formulate a special bill to allow general elections to be held. postponed during the pandemic.

Apart from that, Muhyiddin is also scheduled to answer a question from Datuk Mohd Fasiah Mohd Fakeh (Bersatu-Sabak Bernam) who wants to know the economic impact of Covid-19 on individuals, households and business companies, as well as government policies and measures. in boosting the country’s economy.

The topic of Covid-19 continues to be the focus on the first day of the session with questions, including from Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim (GPS-Batang Lupar) who wants to know if programs or courses on family and community development can still be carried out carried out during the pandemic.

There will also be questions about the impact of the pandemic on young people and small businesses.

Parliament in Monday’s session will also see the introduction of the 2020 Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Bill and the Factories and Machinery (Repeal) 2020 Bill for first reading.

Meanwhile, the Co-operatives (Amendment) Bill 2020, Poisons (Amendment) Bill 2019, and the Independent Police Conduct Commission Bill 2020 will be tabled for second reading.

Monday’s session of Parliament will also see members of the House and their staff having to adhere to prescribed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of Covid-19, including the use of face masks and physical distancing in the Hall.

The Third Session of the Third Term of the XIV Parliament will be for 27 days with Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz scheduled to present the 2021 Budget on Friday (November 6) .- Bernama



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