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Dengue, monkeypox threat on today’s Dewan agenda

Perikatan MP to ask about steps taken to ensure the latter doesn’t spread like Covid-19

9:29 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – 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 the Parliament website, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (Arau-PN) has asked the health minister about drastic measures to curb dengue cases during the question-and-answer session.

Sabri Azit (Jerai-PN) has 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, Zahari Kechik (Jeli-PN) has asked the home minister to state the ministry’s proactive measures to ensure the welfare of police retirees throughout the country as appreciation for their services and contributions.

Apart from that, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (Kinabatangan-BN) has asked the entrepreneur and cooperatives development minister on the plan to increase the number of entrepreneurs as well as help to promote Bumiputera entrepreneurs.

The current parliamentary session, which began on October 9, is scheduled to end tomorrow.​ – November 29, 2023

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