Budget 2027 scrutiny shifts to obesity treatment funding, REE industry and tourism returns

THE effectiveness of government spending on obesity and diabetes treatment, Malaysia's rare earth elements (REE) industry development and the economic returns from Visit Malaysia 2026 will come under parliamentary scrutiny as the Dewan Rakyat begins its Budget 2027 committee-stage proceedings today.

Among the key questions, Ramkarpal Singh (PH-Bukit Gelugor) will seek the Health Minister's explanation on the number of obesity and diabetes patients who have received GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment under the Budget 2026 initiative and the funding channelled to healthcare facilities.

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