WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
Taiwan is excluded from most international organisations because of objections by China, which considers the island its territory.
Tue May 28 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 president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mon Jan 01 2024
Taiwan seeks 'peaceful coexistence' with China, president says
Tsai Ing-wen has repeatedly offered talks with China, which has rejected them as it views her as a separatist.
Tue Oct 10 2023
China to ban vessels from area near Taiwan over rocket debris
China regards Taiwan as its own territory and objects to any interactions between the Taiwanese leadership and foreign officials.
Thu Apr 13 2023
China sanctions US institutions, Taiwanese official
According to China's Foreign Ministry, the "countermeasures" were taken against the Hudson Institute and the Reagan Library, as well as their directors.
Fri Apr 07 2023
U.S. Speaker meets Taiwan leader and stresses need to speed up arms deliveries
A China foreign ministry spokesperson quickly denounced the meeting, accusing the U.S. of colluding with separatists seeking "Taiwan independence".
Thu Apr 06 2023
Taiwan calls on Britain to support its bid for Pacific trade pact
Britain, seeking post-Brexit opportunities, has applied to join the pact which removes 95% of tariffs between its 11 members.
Mon Mar 20 2023
Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences
She reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and also pledged to boost the island's defences including with precision missiles.
Mon Oct 10 2022
Taiwan President calls on public to stay vigilant of aftershocks in wake of quake
President Tsai Ing Wen had put the Central Emergency Operation on the highest alert level after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Taiwan shoots down drone off Chinese coast
Taiwan government vowed to take tough new measures to deal with an increase in such intrusions.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Taiwan vows counter-attack if Chinese forces enter its territory
Beijing increases military activities near the democratically governed island.
Thu Sep 01 2022
Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Furious China fires missiles near Taiwan in drills after Pelosi visit
China deployed scores of planes and fired live missiles near Taiwan on Thursday, a day after Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Pelosi hails Taiwan's free society as China holds military drills, vents anger
Pelosi told Tsai that America's determination to preserve democracy in Taiwan and the rest of the world remains iron-clad.
Wed Aug 03 2022
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