Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to address allegations of “corporate mafia” activities, a proposed Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) and the status of investigations into alleged wrongdoing involving Felda in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Anwar is scheduled to answer questions from Port Dickson MP Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun and Jelutong MP RSN Rayer during Prime Minister’s Question Time (PMQT) at 10am.
Aminuddin is seeking an update on the allegations and the action taken so far, while Rayer wants to know when the government intends to establish an RCI to investigate the alleged activities.
According to the parliamentary Order Paper, Anwar will also address alleged misappropriation, corruption and abuse of power involving Felda and its subsidiary, Felda Investment Corporation.
He is expected to provide an update on the investigations in response to a question from Pasir Mas MP Ahmad Fadhli Shaari.
Another question, from Bagan Serai MP Datuk Idris Ahmad, concerns the government’s readiness to make merit-based appointments free from political influence a key governance principle at Lembaga Tabung Haji, in line with an RCI recommendation.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is expected to explain the diplomatic assurances and mechanisms in place with Myanmar to ensure the safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
Responding to a question from Jempol MP Datuk Shamshulkahar Mohd Deli, Mohamad is also expected to outline Malaysia’s efforts through Asean to address the root causes of the Rohingya crisis and prevent it from recurring and placing further pressure on host countries.
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu is scheduled to explain measures to address delays in fertiliser deliveries, which have raised concerns among paddy farmers.
He will also outline how the government plans to prevent the problem from recurring, in response to a question from Permatang Pauh MP Muhammad Fawwaz Mohamad Jan.
