KUALA LUMPUR: Empowering talent in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is among the key issues to be raised in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Nov 5).
Parliament’s Order Paper shows Datuk Larry Soon (PBM-Julau) will ask the Science, Technology and Innovation Minister about measures to develop these talents so they can be recognised alongside established professions such as engineering and medicine.
In the same session, Datuk Dr Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan) will ask the Prime Minister on strategies to elevate the Borneo Arts Festival (BAF) under the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) tourism cluster, and its potential economic and long-term benefits for the Labuan local community.
Meanwhile, Wan Hassan Mohd Ramli (PN-Dungun) will ask the Communications Minister about the effectiveness of campaigns like National Month celebrations and Kibar Jalur Gemilang in fostering patriotism among all races and religions.
Following Question Time, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with the committee-stage debate on the 2026 Supply Bill (Budget).
The Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament will run for 35 days, ending Dec 4. - Bernama
