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    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

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    Pingtung County opens Mudan teacher dorm to ease long commutes

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    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

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    Sanmin Park renovation set for November milestone

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    Rain brings limited relief to southern reservoirs

    The Southern Region Water Resources Branch said the latest rain was helpful but not enough to end the water shortage pressure. Forecasters expect another possible plum rain front in early June, but officials said conditions remain uncertain and water dispatching would continue to be adjusted based on rainfall and reservoir levels.

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    Liugui rally race to bring 100 cars to mountain roads May 16-17

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    The Executive Yuan (行政院) approved the industrial park plan in 2019. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (經濟部) has said the project would help fund the relocation while developing a high-tech materials supply chain. Kaohsiung City Government (高雄市政府) officials also said the relocation budget is legally tied to the industrial park project.

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    Starlight Riverside Park water play area to open May 30

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    The upgraded water play area at Starlight Riverside Park (星光水岸公園) in Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area (亞洲新灣區) will officially open May 30, with new facilities including water slides, aquatic play equipment, and harbor-view swings.

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    Kaohsiung begins visually impaired massage therapist program for bus drivers to combat fatigue

    Running through the end of December 2026, the initiative is scheduled to provide an estimated 490 free sessions during work breaks and between shifts to combat the physical stress and shoulder injuries associated with long driving hours. Municipal authorities stated the project serves a dual purpose by improving driver concentration as a measure of preventive safety while simultaneously creating stable employment opportunities for visually impaired professionals.

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