Kaohsiung police arrested a 64-year-old scooter rider after a breath test exceeded 0.8 mg/L and she allegedly admitted drinking whisky at home.
Five MRT construction contracts won engineering quality awards, including work on the Siaogang–Linyuan and Gangshan–Lujhu extensions and the Yellow Line. Two Yellow Line contracts also received occupational health and safety honors.
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On March 23, 1996, with two US carrier groups sent to the region and ROC soldiers on alert, more than ten million Taiwanese went to the polls. The leading candidates were incumbent KMT president Lee Teng-hui and the DPP’s Peng Ming-min, a veteran democracy activist and former political exile.
Residents in Kaohsiung were surprised after dozens of stingrays appeared overnight in a pond near Chengcing Lake. The rays showed up so suddenly, and in such large numbers, that officials suspect they may have been dumped by a breeder.
Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.
Business & Economy
Lai Jui-lung is pitching Kaohsiung’s Asia New Bay Area to AI companies, arguing that investment need not wait for Taipei’s proposed airport redevelopment.
Lifestyle
Maharlika FC crushes Philippine Army FC 5–0 ahead of crucial Aguilas UMak FC clash
Maharlika’s win reflected the team’s success in turning sustained pressure into results. The high press disrupted Philippine Army’s attempts to build possession, while well-executed set pieces helped extend the lead. With goals from multiple players and a clean sheet, the performance highlighted the team’s collective discipline.
Soft Lipa, ABAO and Tizzy Bac lead Takao Rock’s 20-act free lineup on Oct. 10–11, with three waterfront stages at the Music Center.
While research indicates children of centenarians face lower mortality and cardiovascular risks, Taiwanese physicians emphasize that maintaining functional mobility, regular exercise, and social engagement from middle age are more decisive factors in healthy aging.
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Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung will suspend work and classes on Monday, Aug. 24, as heavy rain continues across southern Taiwan.
The club became nationally famous during the early COVID-19 period in 2020, when a dancer reported the movements of an infected businessman who allegedly failed to disclose his travel and activity history, a case that helped authorities respond quickly and led to the nickname “national guardian dancer” (護國舞小姐).
An 83-year-old candidate has entered the Kaohsiung City Council race, saying she wants to protect a forest near the Ciaotou Sugar Refinery grounds.
The Wandan Mud Volcano (萬丹泥火山) is among the few active mud-volcano sites in Taiwan.




