The Dewan Rakyat returns today, Oct 14, with several high-profile items on its agenda. Among them is legislation designed to curb the 'Alibaba' licensing practice, where permit holders rent out or sell their licences to other parties for profit. Malaysia's diplomatic position, including its stance on Gaza, is also set to be raised in the chamber. Lawmakers are expected to press the government for updates on a troubled housing project that has left buyers in limbo. Ministerial answers and debates on these matters should take up much of the sitting. Today's session in Kuala Lumpur is part of the current parliamentary meeting. Observers will be watching to see how far the government is prepared to go on the licensing issue, which has long drawn public criticism.