China has no right to represent Taiwan but should work with Taipei on global challenges, President Lai says
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges like climate change.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Waste not: Taiwan workshop turns trash into sunglasses
Plastic caps, food packaging, utensils and toys are being upcycled into new items at a zero-waste workshop in Taipei.
Sun Sep 08 2024
Taiwan hit by another big quake, no immediate reports of damage
Weather officials warned of aftershocks that could reach a magnitude of 5.5 in the next few days.
Fri Aug 16 2024
New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage
Wu Chien-fu said the aftershocks were a "concentrated release of energy" and that more could be expected, though perhaps not as strong.
Tue Apr 23 2024
Taiwan rattled by earthquake in eastern county
The quake had a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the weather administration said.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls; death toll at 12
Rocks were still tumbling down nearby slopes as the group left, while some of those stranded were brought to safety.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Taiwan searches for 18 still missing after earthquake
According to Taiwan's fire department, the missing people including four foreigners whose location it said was still unknown.
Fri Apr 05 2024
Resilient Taiwan responded fast to earthquake after years honing skills
Taiwanese cities and counties have rescuers on stand-by 24 hours a day, ready to respond almost at a moment's notice to disasters.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Helicopter rescues Taiwan miners as earthquake injuries top 1,000
About 646 people are still trapped, most of them in hotels in the park, a key tourist attraction, as the road was cut off.
Thu Apr 04 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing
Aftershocks could still be felt in Taipei, with more than 50 recorded, weather officials said.
Wed Apr 03 2024
No Malaysians affected by Taiwan earthquake - Wisma Putra
The Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre in Taipei is actively coordinating efforts with local authorities to obtain further information.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead
The earthquake topple a three-story building, temporarily trapping four people inside and also stranding about 400 tourists on mountainside.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued
An earthquake offshore Taiwan rocked the capital Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the city.
Wed Apr 03 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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024