According to a comprehensive report from Klang, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently proposed the Home Service Law, which he stated is mainly aimed at taking care of vulnerable and lightly punished prisoners, while also addressing the long-term problem of overcrowding in prisons.

It is reported that Malaysian prisons are severely overcrowded, and the country's prisons can accommodate aboutThere are 74000 people, and now there are as many as 82000 prisoners, an excess of about 11%. Interior Minister Saifuddin pointed out that in addition to easing the severe overcrowding in prisons, home confinement also aims to assist those who have committed less serious crimes due to family poverty, such as single mothers who were sentenced for stealing milk powder for their children. According to statistics, there are currently about 20000 prisoners eligible to serve their sentences at home.

military

01Israeli bombing of financial institutions related to Hezbollah in Lebanon

According to the Lebanese National News Agency,On October 20th,Israel attacked a branch of a financial association associated with Hezbollah in LebanonThe Kadhasan Association, one of the institutions attacked, is located near Lebanon's only airport.Previously,Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson on social media platformupperA statement was issued stating that the Israeli Defense Forces will begin attacking the infrastructure of Hezbollah's "Kad Hassan Association" and calling for immediate evacuation of residents.

It is reported that,The Kadhasan Association is used by Iran to manage finances and has offices throughout LebanonMore than 30 branch offices, 15 of which are located in the densely populated city center and suburbs of Beirut. Israel accuses the Kad Hassan Association of providing funding for Hezbollah's actions against Israel. The Kadhasan Association, Hezbollah, or the Lebanese government have notRegarding thisPublish a statement.

02Iran hosts joint naval exercises in the Indian Ocean

According to Reuters, Iran, Russia, and Oman recently held a joint naval exercise in the Indian Ocean, named "IMEX 2024," aimed at strengthening "regional collective security, expanding multilateral cooperation, and demonstrating goodwill and capabilities in maintaining peace, friendship, and maritime security.

The participating countries will practice multiple tactics to ensure international maritime trade security, defend waterways, strengthen humanitarian measures, and exchange information on rescue operations. The observer countries for this military exercise also include Saudi Arabia, Qatar, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Thailand.

01Vietnam's economy is expected to grow by 7% this year

On October 21st, during the autumn session of the National Assembly, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chiang announced in his opening speech that the Vietnamese economy is expected to achieve a growth rate of 6.8% to 7.0% this year, exceeding the 6.5% target set by the National Assembly; The economic growth target for next year is set at 6.5% to 7.0%. The government will be committed to developing new growth drivers, including digital transformation, green transformation, and circular economy.

It is reported that thanks to the increase in exports, industrial production, and foreign investment, Vietnam created its strongest economic growth data in two years last quarter. Wu Hongqing, director of the Economic Committee of the Vietnamese National Assembly, said that although the overall national economy is trending upwards, there are still risks in the financial industry. In the first nine months of this year, Vietnam's public investment was only within the range planned by the Prime Minister47.3%, lower than 51.4% in the same period last year.