Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
How does a Taiwan election work?
Taiwan's three main parties contesting the election are the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Thousands to rally for Taiwan election, China vows to 'smash independence plots'
The DPP rejects China's sovereignty claims, and says only Taiwan's people can decide their future.
Fri Jan 12 2024
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate
Taiwan will hold a pivotal presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday, which is being closely watched internationally.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election
Taiwan holds presidential, parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Wed Jan 10 2024
Taiwan votes in an election seen as a referendum on China's influence
In the race are incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Partys Han Kuo-yu, also the mayor of Kaohsiung city.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Taiwan Elections: What's at stake and why the HK protests could be a deciding factor
Twenty-three million Taiwanese are expected to head to the polls on January 11. Fear of an increasingly assertive China may ensure the pro-independence incumbent Tsai Ing-wen gets re-elected.
Tue Jan 07 2020
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