Kuala Lumpur comprehensive news: On March 31st, Mohamad Uzl, Director of Statistics Malaysia, stated that after the registration deadline for the main database system established by the government, the authorities will automatically register accounts for unregistered citizens based on information obtained from other databases. It is understood that the registration deadline for Malaysia's major database systems was midnight on March 31st. As of 12:00 pm on that day, a total of 10.8 million people had registered accounts and updated their information, accounting for about 48% of the target population.

The main database system is funded by the Malaysian Ministry of EconomyEstablished at RM7 billion with the aim of better implementing subsidy policies. But because many people are worried about fundingThe material leaked and the registration process went through twists and turns. In response, the Director of Statistics Malaysia, Mohamad Uzl, stated that the main database systems, like other welfare policies, are designed to ensure the well-being of the people. If more detailed data can be obtained, the government can better formulate aid projects.

02India's fertility rate plummets

New Delhi News: Recently, a study published in the medical journal The Lancet showed that India's fertility rate has increased fromThe decline from nearly 6.2 in 1950 to slightly below 2 in 2021 is expected to further decrease to 1.29 by 2050 and 1.04 by 2100. It is generally believed that the fertility replacement level is 2.1, which means an average of 2.1 children per woman.

Experts point out that there are a series of factors behind the decline in India's fertility rate, including obesity, stress, smoking, and pollution. Healthcare enterprisesNova's research shows that the general fertility rate in India has decreased by 20% in the past decade, with approximately 30 million people suffering from infertility. In addition, an increasing number of couples in India are choosing to delay childbirth due to occupational reasons, which is also one of the reasons for the decrease in fertility rates.

The Chairman of the Indian Population Fund stated that althoughAlthough there are still decades to go before the problems brought about by declining birth rates and aging populations, the authorities should take immediate action now to adapt and mitigate the impact of declining birth rates through economic policies that stimulate growth and create employment, as well as social security and pension reforms.

military affairs

01Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian Embassy in Syria

According to Bloomberg and Agence France Presse, on April 1st, IsraelLaunching airstrikes on the Iranian Embassy in SyriaIn this attack, seven members, including 64 year old senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's Al Quds Brigade, Zahedi, and deputy Lakhmi, died, and 12 others were injured.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanani issued a statement stating that the airstrikeSerious violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the international community and the United Nations should condemn this behavior in the strongest terms and respond accordinglyThe aggressors took necessary measures. Kanani emphasized that Iran reserves the right to take countermeasures against airstrikes. Spokespersons of Hamas and the Yemeni Houthi armed forces supported by Iran also condemned the airstrikes on Damascus.

After the outbreak of the Syrian Civil War in 2011, although both the Syrian and Iranian governments denied that Iran had troops stationed in Syria, the Israeli military repeatedly attacked targets in Syria under the pretext of attacking Iranian military facilities. Especially after the outbreak of a new round of Palestinian Israeli conflict in October last year, Israel's attacks on targets within Syria have become more frequent. Experts have analyzed that this incident may mark a significant escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel.

01Thailand will provide tax exemptions for printed circuit board enterprises

Bangkok News: On March 28th, Secretary General of the Thailand Investment Council, Nari, announced that the authorities will provide tax exemptions for enterprises that provide support for the production process of printed circuit boards, manufacturers of the main materials required for producing circuit boards, and manufacturers of important materials required for manufacturing circuit boards. These enterprises and manufacturers can benefit from import taxes on equipment and raw materials required for export production, as well as corporate taxes, for up to eight years.

It is reported that global geopolitical pressure has led to many IndiansCircuit board manufacturers are relocating their production bases, and the authorities hope to attract these manufacturers to settle in Thailand. Last year, there were40 foreign companies have invested over 100 million baht in the printed circuit board industry in Thailand, mainly from China and Japan. In addition to printed circuit boards, Thailand is also turning its attention to advanced semiconductor manufacturers. Vice Secretary General of the Investment Council of Thailand, Willard, stated that Thailand has strong infrastructure, skilled labor, and tax incentives, all of which are advantages as a semiconductor manufacturing base.