Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has been targeted to respond to the bulk of questions from Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang during the upcoming Dewan Rakyat sitting, which begins on Monday.

At the top of Lim's list is a query linked to recommendations of the two Royal Police Commissions and in particular, on the creation of the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC).

"I hope that all doubts and uncertainties of the past 10 months about the establishment of the IPCMC as well as the implementation of the recommendations in the two... reports will be put to rest with a clear and categorical statement by Abdullah," he said in a statement today.

Lim is seeking other answers from the premier, who also holds the internal security and finance portfolios:

1. Why has the reform and integrity pledge made in the 2004 general election yet to take off after and will this underpin the Ninth Malaysian Plan?

2. Explain why the government-linked company (GLC) transformation programme such as key performance indicators, transparency and the greater focus on a 'Malaysian Agenda' instead of a 'Malay Agenda' has been such a disappointment, and state the remedial measures being taken to create world champions among GLCs.

3. Report on progress of turnaround plans for national car maker Proton and in particular the justification for the 1 euro sale of MV Agusta, which led to a loss of some RM400 million.

4. Why was punitive action taken against China Press, Sarawak Tribune and Guang Ming Daily, which had a most chilling effect on press freedom, when there should have been a fairer and more consultative approach to deal with the problems?

5. State the total remuneration and expenses paid during the 17-month appointment of Effendi Norwawi as higher education envoy with ministerial rank and what has been achieved by the appointment.

6. Will the Special Branch will be given proper legal basis and will it deliver an annual report to Parliament on its activities in accordance with the principle of democratic and accountable governance.

The veteran opposition leader has also addressed questions to other ministers:

1. International Trade and Industry - provide a full list of the Approved Permits issued for cars last year and this year, and outline the policy changes that have taken place.

2. Higher Education - how will the higher education crisis be resolved, as highlighted by the poor international ranking of Malaysian universities, to establish Malaysia as an international hub of educational excellence?

4. Defence - provide a full list of the big-item defence hardware expenditure.

The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which is slated to end on May 4, will see a number of bills being tabled together with the Ninth Malaysia Plan.