Dewan Rakyat approves 12MP by voice vote

Dewan Rakyat approves 12MP by voice vote

The motion had been debated for four days beginning Sept 28 by 106 MPs.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob tabled the 12MP on Sept 27, setting out the country’s development agenda for the next five years. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:
The Dewan Rakyat has passed the motion on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), the country’s development roadmap for 2021 to 2025.

Speaker Azhar Harun said the motion was approved after more voices were in support than against it.

The motion had been debated for four days beginning Sept 28 by 106 MPs, followed by the winding-up sessions by the 27 ministries involved.

Among the matters raised in the debate sessions were issues related to health, Covid-19 vaccines, development of Sabah and Sarawak, poverty, impact of Covid-19 and national water supply management.

Today’s sitting saw three ministries winding up the debate, including five departments under the Prime Minister’s Department.

On Sept 27, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob tabled the 12MP, which sets out the country’s development agenda for the next five years.

According to the Dewan Rakyat calendar, Monday’s meeting will continue with the Ministers’ Question Time, question-and-answer session, bills and other government matters.

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