New policies to stimulate the economy, legal aid among focus at Parliament on May 22
KUALA LUMPUR: Issues arising from the new and drastic policies that have been implemented by the Unity Government to stimulate the national economy, taking into account the risks facing the world economy, are expected to be discussed on the first day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Monday (May 22). According to the Order Paper on the Parliament's official website, Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (PN-Larut) will raise the matter with the Prime Minister during the question and answer session. At the session, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (PN-Kota Bharu) will also ask the Prime Minister if the government plans to enact the Public Defenders Act to provide legal aid services for criminal cases in the country to enable those underprivileged to have access to justice or representation. Meanwhile, Gobind Singh Deo…