Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Flights cancelled, work suspended as typhoon Koinu grinds towards Taiwan
Taiwanese airlines cancelled 87 domestic flights, while 25 international ones were also cancelled, the transport ministry said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
More than 40 feared dead in fire in southern Taiwan
The fire broke out in the 40-year-old building in Kaohsiung's Yancheng district.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Identity of Malaysian student found dead in Kaohsiung confirmed
Taiwanese authorities have confirmed the identity of the Malaysian student found dead in Alian District, Kaohsiung on Oct 29.
Sun Nov 01 2020
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 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
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
Taiwanese man faces fine over false Ebola report
A Taiwanese man faces a fine after telling doctors he had travelled to Africa and had symptoms of Ebola.
Sun Dec 07 2014
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024