KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — Issues concerning urban poverty, the allocation of funds for Members of Parliament (MPs), and efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare sector were among the topics raised during the policy-level debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2027 in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin (PN-Pagoh) proposed that the government establish a dedicated master plan to address poverty in urban and semi-urban areas over a five-year period, utilising an integrated approach that involves various ministries.
The former prime minister said the plan should focus on housing, healthcare, employment, education, skills training, and social assistance to ensure that low-income groups also benefit from the nation’s economic development.
