In Dewan Rakyat today: Social media age verification, travel bans over tax, and solar schemes in focus

Does the Inland Revenue Board have the authority to restrict taxpayers from travelling abroad over outstanding instalments under the CP500 tax instalment payment notice? The Finance Ministry is scheduled to answer in Parliament on November 11, 2026. ― File picture by Hari Anggara

First Published: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 8:49 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The enforcement status of social media age verification and restrictions on overseas travel were among the issues in focus at the Dewan Rakyat today.

According to the Order Paper published on the Parliament’s official website, Wong Shu Qi (PH-Kluang) will ask the Communications Minister about the enforcement status of social media age verification since June 1, as well as action against platforms that had yet to implement the verification process and the status of the six-month transition period, during the question-and-answer session.

Chow Yu Hui (PH-Raub) will ask the Finance Minister whether the Inland Revenue Board has the authority to restrict overseas travel over outstanding instalments under the CP500 tax instalment payment notice.

He also will seek clarification on when the practice was introduced, how many individuals had been barred from travelling, the legal basis for the restrictions, and whether imposing such restrictions based on estimated taxes that had yet to be finalised was lawful and reasonable.

Meanwhile, Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa (BN-Tampin) will ask the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister about the latest achievements of the Solar ATAP and SuRIA Home programmes, including the number of households that had participated, as well as the ministry’s measures to widen access for the B40 and M40 groups through rebates, rental schemes or easy financing options that do not require high upfront costs.

After the question-and-answer session, the Dewan Rakyat will proceed with debates and ministerial replies on the Supply Bill (Budget) 2027 and the 2027 Development Expenditure Estimates Motion at the committee stage.

The Dewan Rakyat sitting is scheduled to run for 37 days until December 8. — Bernama

* Editor’s note: Solar ATAP stands for the Solar Accelerated Transition Action Programme, SuRIA is short for Sustainable Renewable Intended for All, while B40 means the bottom 40 per cent of households by income, and M40 is the middle 40 per cent of households by income.