'Corporate mafia', abuse of power issues to take centre stage in Dewan Rakyat today

KUALA LUMPUR: The "corporate mafia" issue and power abuse at the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) will feature prominently in the Dewan Rakyat today.

Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun (PH-Port Dickson) is scheduled to ask the prime minister during Minister's Question Time about legal violations allegedly committed by a "corporate mafia" and the action taken so far, according to the Order Paper on Parliament's official portal.

Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PN-Pasir Mas) will also ask the prime minister about the progress of investigations into alleged misappropriation, corruption and abuse of power involving Felda and its subsidiary, Felda Investment Corporation.

During Question Time, Datuk Dr Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh (PN-Pasir Puteh) will seek details from the economy minister on policy indicators, quantitative targets and timelines under the 13th Malaysia Plan to narrow district-level development gaps.

Tan Kar Hing (PH-Gopeng) will ask the agriculture and food security minister about the outcomes of the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition 2026, including expected value creation and follow-up investments from signed memoranda of understanding.

Datuk Idris Ahmad (PN-Bagan Serai) will ask the prime minister whether the government is prepared to institute merit-based, non-political appointments for Tabung Haji, as recommended by the Royal Commission of Inquiry.

The sitting will proceed with the policy-stage debate on the Supply Bill (Budget 2027), tabled on Oct 9 by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

The 2027 Budget debate runs from Oct 12 to 22, with ministerial winding-up speeches scheduled over four days from Oct 26.