Malaysia's parliament reconvenes with 2023 budget in sight

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Malaysia's parliament reconvenes with 2023 budget in sight

STORY: Malaysia's parliament reconvenes with 2023 budget in sight DATELINE: Oct. 4, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:40 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malaysia Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur 2. various of interior of the parliament house 3. various of debates in the lower house of parliament on TV screen 4. various of media workers at the press conference STORYLINE: Malaysia's lower house of parliament reconvened on Monday with the national budget for 2023 expected to be tabled by the end of the week. Among other pressing matters will be the economic challenges and preparations for an expected flood season, according to state news agency Bernama. The government is expected to face questions from lawmakers on the welfare and well-being of the people as rising food prices and a depreciating ringgit have created societal pressures, with the government having taken steps to curb inflation. Also high on the agenda are the government's efforts to prepare for severe flooding expe

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