Firecrackers fly as Taiwanese celebrate pared back festival
But the Tainan government allowed it to go ahead, albeit with fewer revellers permitted to attend.
Sat Feb 27 2021
Taiwan President apologises to Malaysian family over daughter's death
The incident exposed problems in Taiwan's society that must be thoroughly reviewed so as to ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Man arrested in Taiwan for allegedly killing Malaysian student
The suspect confessed to strangling the 24-year-old student to death and dumping the body in the mountains of Kaohsiung.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Taiwan developer grilled over collapse of quake building
Taiwan prosecutors Wednesday questioned the developer of an apartment complex that collapsed during an earthquake as prosecutors detailed flaws in the construction of the building.
Thu Feb 11 2016
Two survivors rescued from rubble of Taiwan quake
The rescues came as fears grow for more than 100 buried deep in the rubble of the Wei-kuan building in the southern city of Tainan.
Mon Feb 08 2016
Man pulled out alive after Taiwan quake, more than 130 people still trapped
Rescuers in Taiwan pulled a young man alive from a collapsed apartment tower on Sunday more than 24 hours after a strong earthquake shook the island.
Sun Feb 07 2016
Fourteen dead after powerful Taiwan quake fells buildings
The number of victims killed from a 16-storey apartment complex felled by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan early Saturday rose to 13.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Najib extends condolences to families who lost loved ones in Taiwan quake disaster
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has extended condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the earthquake disaster that hit the city of Tainan in Taiwan early today.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Over 100 trapped in collapsed building after Taiwan quake
Five people including a 10-month-old baby died after a 16-storey residential tower block collapsed in Tainan, following a strong earthquake
Sat Feb 06 2016
Three Indonesians die in Taiwan's earthquake
At least three Indonesian nationals were killed and 55 others injured in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale shook southern Taiwan early Saturday.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Seven dead after powerful Taiwan quake fells buildings
Rescuers were battling to free more than 100 people trapped in a collapsed building in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan following a strong 6.4-magnitude earthquake this morning.
Sat Feb 06 2016
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024