According to Kuala Lumpur, on December 1st, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar stated during a gathering at the Prayer Room in Putrajaya that Malaysia may restructure its cabinet before 2024. Malaysian politicians have analyzed that the session of the lower house of parliament has ended on November 30th, and now is the best time to restructure the cabinet. According to sources, several ministers will be replaced during the cabinet reshuffle, including the Minister of Health, Minister of Education, Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Environment, and Minister of Climate Change.

On the other hand, according to sources from the National League, at least eight members of the National League Congress willTurnover to support AnhuaA united government under leadership. It is widely speculated by the outside world that this is because the Anwar government has bribed members of hostile parties. To this end, BN and UMNO lawmakers signed a loyalty agreement of RM100 million, which stipulated that those who violated party will be deemed to have withdrawn from the party, will automatically lose their parliamentary qualifications, and must compensate the party with RM100 million.

military affairs

01Israel resumes bombing, Gaza reports hundreds of deaths

Gaza News: On December 1st, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas expired. The Israeli military launched airstrikes and fired howitzers at multiple locations in Gaza, and the city of Rafah near the Egyptian border was also attacked. A few hours after the battle began, the Gaza Ministry of Health stated that Israeli airstrikes on at least eight houses resulted in 109 deaths and dozens of injuries. The Israeli military subsequently issued a statement stating that they had hit more than 200 targets in the north and south of Gaza, including Khan Younis and Rafah, from three sides - sea, land, and air - within a few hours.

After concluding his visit to Israel and the West Bank, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Israeli military operations in southern Gaza should avoid damaging key buildings such as hospitals, power plants and water supply facilities, and should not repeat the large-scale destruction and displacement of people suffered in northern Gaza. Call on Israel to establish a safety zone for Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip; He hopes that both sides can extend the ceasefire agreement and allow the Gaza Strip to receive rescue supplies.

But Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly emphasized in public that the plan to destroy Hamas is bound to be completed. According to the previous ceasefire agreement reached by both sides, Israel demands that Hamas release at least10 Israeli hostages, Israel releases Palestinian prisoners in a one-to-three ratio. As of the end of the ceasefire agreement, a total of 78 Israelis, 27 foreigners, and 240 Palestinian prisoners have been released. Currently, Hamas is still detaining 162 people.

Seoul news,On December 1st, South Korea's first military reconnaissance satellite was launched from Vandenburg Space Base in California, USA, aboard the Falcon 9 rocket from SpaceX, a US space exploration technology company. The South Korean Ministry of Defense announced that the satellite will enter orbit about four minutes after launch and communicate with the ground station 78 minutes later. The successful launch of military satellites represents the South Korean military's ability to independently gather intelligence, monitor, and conduct reconnaissance. The South Korean military is also developing a microsatellite system project for rapid monitoring and early warning.

Previously, North Korea also launched its first military spy satellite, in order to gain an overwhelming advantage in competition with North Korea and maximize its independent monitoring and reconnaissance capabilities. It is understood that the spy satellite launched by South Korea this time is equipped with an electro-optical infrared telescope, which can detect as small asA 30 centimeter object. South Korea has also signed a contract with SpaceX to launch five spy satellites before 2025 to accelerate its deployment against North KoreaThe target for 24-hour surveillance on the peninsula.

01Thai rice prices have risen to a new high in 17 years

Bangkok News: Recently, the Chairman of the Thai Agricultural Association, Bamod, pointed out that the prices of various varieties of rice in Thailand have increased in the past week. The previous price was between 8000 and 9500 Thai baht per metric ton, but it has now reached 12000 Thai baht per metric ton, the highest level in nearly 17 years. The main reason for the significant increase in rice prices is the positive trend in rice exports. Thailand's rice exports increased by 11.4% in the first 10 months of this year, exceeding 6.92 million metric tons, with a total value exceeding 136.2 billion Thai baht, an increase of 24.6% compared to the same period last year.

It is understood that the increase in Thai rice exports is mainly due to the decrease in exports from major global grain producing countries, India's restrictions on rice exports, and Vietnam's insufficient rice productionDue to the high export prices in the country. The Chairman of the Thai Agricultural Association stated that although this is a good opportunity to produce rice and increase agricultural income, farmers must carefully consider potential risks, including exchange rate changes, climate and water issues.