Selangor Journal
A general view of the Dewan Rakyat during a session at the Parliament, Kuala Lumpur, on December 19, 2022. — Picture by REUTERS

Dengue, monkeypox cases among focus of Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 — Measures to curb the increasing cases of dengue and the prevention of monkeypox are among the focus in today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

According to the Order Paper on Parliament website, Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kasim (PN-Arau) asked the Health Minister about drastic measures to curb dengue cases during the question-and-answer session.

Sabri Azit (PN-Jerai) asked about preventive measures to ensure monkeypox that has been reported in Malaysia, will not spread like the Covid-19 virus.

During the same session, Jeli MP Zahari Kecik asked the Home Affairs Minister to state the ministry’s proactive measures to ensure the welfare of police retirees throughout the country as appreciation of their services and contributions.

Apart from that, Kinabatangan MP Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin asked the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister regarding the plan to increase the number of entrepreneurs as well as help to promote Bumiputera entrepreneurs.

The Third Meeting of the Second Term of the 15th Parliament which began on Oct 9 is scheduled to end on Thursday.​

— Bernama

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