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KUALA LUMPUR : The Parliamentary Special Select Committee on International Relations and International Trade has proposed that a special parliamentary sitting be held no later than early June 2026 to discuss the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East .
In a statement, the committee said the proposal was unanimously agreed upon during a meeting at the Parliament building today attended by 12 committee members and chaired by Subang member of Parliament Wong Chen, who also heads the committee. According to the statement, the proposed special sitting aims to obtain the latest information on geopolitical developments, while also discussing Malaysia’s stance and plans to comprehensively address the impact of the crisis in the Dewan Rakyat.
"The committee members unanimously wish to propose to the government that a special Dewan Rakyat sitting be convened as soon as possible, and no later than early June 2026. "The committee believes that the Dewan Rakyat is the best platform for debating this important matter so that the interests of Malaysians can be safeguarded and public concerns regarding the conflict can be properly clarified,” it said.
The meeting was also attended by representatives from the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry, and the Economy Ministry. The statement said the meeting’s main agenda was to obtain updates on the latest situation in West Asia, particularly diplomatic relations involving Malaysia, Iran, and affected countries, as well as updates on overseas travel advisories from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Meanwhile, the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry presented measures to address the impact of the West Asia conflict on the country’s investment and trade, including mitigation efforts to reduce risks in these sectors, while the Economy Ministry shared its views regarding its impact on domestic economic growth. - Bernama
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