NTU Hospital ER patient dies after waiting 12 days for a bed; hospital launches three major measures to save lives
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A patient in the emergency department at National Taiwan University Hospital died after waiting 12 days for a bed, drawing public attention. The hospital announced three improvement measures, including enhanced monitoring, additional transfer beds and faster bed turnover. The incident highlights structural problems with overcrowding in Taiwan's emergency departments.
Contractor allegedly secretly buried 'waste equal to 39 swimming pools' at a military training ground! Ma Wen-chun: Who would believe there wasn't collusion from within?
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新竹市宏平工程公司 allegedly used the pretext of military construction work to illegally dump 19,000 tons of waste at Hukou Training Ground, an amount equivalent to 39 swimming pools, earning more than 1.3 billion yuan. Legislator Ma Wen-chun questioned whether military personnel colluded with outsiders, citing severe management failures.
DPP borough chief detained over Tainan explosion case? Hsieh Lung-chieh: Who made the connections? Who took the money? Was there an illegal profiteering network?
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A waste explosion in Tainan’s Annan District led to the detention of 3 people, including Democratic Progressive Party borough chiefs. KMT’s Hsieh Lung-chieh is pursuing the chain of interests behind the incident, which has also raised questions about government oversight.
Torrential rain severely damages Kaohsiung crops! Yao Chih-wang urges farmers to report losses promptly: Will seek aid for all affected crops
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Heavy rain caused severe crop damage in Kaohsiung City. The agriculture bureau chief urged farmers to report their losses, and an application for assistance covering all crop categories is being submitted to the central government. Supporting farmers and stabilizing the market are urgent priorities.
Explosion on Haidian Road devastates homes! Chen Ting-fei seeks preferential loans from state-owned banks to ease rebuilding costs for affected residents
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A waste explosion on Haidian Road in Tainan’s Annan District damaged homes. Legislator Chen Ting-fei called for preferential loans from state-owned banks and is promoting support measures to ease the burden of rebuilding for those affected.
Mud gushes onto Gushan 3rd Road, with claims it is linked to a pumping station; Lin Chih-hung: Different drainage basins, don't confuse the issue
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Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung clarified that the mud gushing onto Gushan 3rd Road was unrelated to the Gushan pumping station, stressing that the two are in different drainage basins. The incident was mainly caused by sediment flowing downstream from an upstream military base, and the city government quickly cleared it.
24-hour rainfall of 567 mm surpasses Typhoon Gaemi's total! Liao Tai-hsiang inspects industrial parks and markets, speeds recovery and ensures operations
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Kaohsiung recorded 567 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing the record set by Typhoon Gaemi. Economic Development Bureau Director Liao Tai-hsiang inspected industrial parks and markets, confirmed that drainage and operations were normal, and accelerated recovery efforts to ensure economic activity was not affected.
Cho Jung-tai refuses to countersign Broadcast and Television Act; Executive Yuan: Restrictions and oversight of media investment by political parties, government and military should be consistent
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Premier Cho Jung-tai refused to countersign the Broadcast and Television Act passed by the Legislative Yuan, saying its political party, government and military provisions are inconsistent with other laws and could violate the constitutional principle of equality. The move highlights a dispute over consistency between laws enacted by the executive and legislative branches.
Inspecting flood conditions in Annan and Rende! Huang Wei-che reviews drainage and flood-control measures: Continue reinforcing flood-prone areas
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In response to heavy rain brought by the 0821 low-pressure system, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che visited Annan and Rende to inspect water conditions and flood-control facilities. He stressed the need to systematically strengthen drainage and detention capacity to ensure the city's resilience.
Rain disaster ravages Yong'an! Ko Chih-en surveys damage: Focus on recovery while preparing in advance for the next round of rain
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Nearly 500 mm of rain in a single day caused severe flooding in Kaohsiung's Yong'an District. KMT candidate Ko Chih-en visited the area to survey the damage, calling for faster recovery and preparations for the next disaster. Residents have long faced flooding problems.
Huang Wei-che joins forces with central government to strengthen flood control in Tainan! Seeks 1.775 billion yuan to upgrade drainage and improve flood resilience
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In response to severe flooding caused by the 0821 low-pressure system, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che said the city needs 1.775 billion yuan in central government support to upgrade its drainage system and improve urban flood resilience.
Is Taiwan's sharp stock market drop not due to U.S. Treasuries? Experts say major players are 'shaking out weak hands before another rally'; retail investors should focus on these 2 words
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Taiwan stocks plunged on the 24th. Experts said the move was a shakeout ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival rally, rather than a reaction to U.S. Treasuries. Major players used a rapid pullback to clear out floating shares, and retail investors were advised to be patient and wait for a chance to buy the dip.
Investigated over alleged embezzlement of aide expenses! Prosecutors raid Legislative Yuan; Chen Hsueh-sheng taken in for questioning
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Legislator Chen Hsueh-sheng was apprehended on suspicion of relatives embezzling assistant expenses and receiving illicit benefits from companies. Prosecutors and investigators searched 35 locations, including the Legislative Yuan, raising serious concerns about political funding transparency.
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