Stories from Kaohsiung · Taiwan

Sanwan Bay Marine Park is highlighted as a special area with a great beach suitable for marine conservation efforts. Unlike other areas with coral reefs, this beach is ideal for the park's efforts. Visitors are urged to bring their own water and practice proper waste sorting.

Four people were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection of Zhanghua West Road and Xiaohuang Road in Kaohsiung early on May 4th. A self-driving car driven by a man surnamed Gao was traveling east on Zhonghua West Road when it rear-ended a motorcycle. The accident occurred around 4:00 AM on May 4. A male driver in a high-speed vehicle reportedly struck a motorcycle before losing control and crashing into another car. The four injured individuals were transported to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Xiutien Hospital. Local authorities have launched a preliminary investigation into the high-speed collision. A multi-vehicle collision occurred near the intersection of Zhonghua West Road and Xiaoyang Road at approximately 4:00 AM on May 4. Four people sustained injuries and were transported to Changhua and Xiutuan hospitals.

An individual involved in shipping discussed the volume of goods handled, stating approximately 3,000 items are processed, with each set containing about 10 packages. The total annual shipment volume is estimated at 3 million items.

A judge in Kaohsiung has been prosecuted for violating personal data laws, with prosecutors requesting a 3-year and 6-month prison sentence. The speaker mentioned that Fei Ge lived in Yuen Long for a period and has habits that involve meeting people for meals.

A judge in Kaohsiung ordered a woman, who allegedly injured a convenience store employee with a wine bottle, to report to the prosecutor regularly.

Labor groups in Taiwan have proposed eight major demands focused on reforming the retirement system. The proposal includes increasing the employer's mandatory contribution rate from 6% to 7%, with subsequent increases every two years to reach 12% by the eleventh year.

Members of the Forest City Association Taiwan Tree People gathered in front of the Presidential Office to protest the planned clearing of a 100-hectare forest at a sugar factory in Qiaotou New Town, Kaohsiung.

Authorities raided an illegal refueling station operating out of a street-level shop in Kaohsiung. Police seized approximately 850 litres of fuel during the operation. The location is situated near residential buildings and an elderly care home. Officials stated that an explosion of this volume would have the destructive force of 1,000 pounds of explosives. The travel industry authority announced it will severely crack down on illegal refueling operations.

A police officer in Kaohsiung has not been suspended despite allegations of harassing a female subordinate.

A court issued a first-instance verdict today against 25-year-old singer Chiu Chun-jai for causing the death of a roadside driver in 2024. A 25-year-old singer, Chiu Chun-Chai, was sentenced today for negligent driving causing death. The 25-year-old singer struck and killed a truck driver resting by the roadside in early 2024. Statistics show 40 pedestrians died in accidents involving drivers under the influence or those who refused medical examinations. There were 110 traffic accidents involving such drivers. Fourteen people died in these specific incidents, representing approximately one in ten. Additionally, 138 participants in these accidents sustained various degrees of injury. The report also noted 253 accidents involving minors under 16, resulting in 8 deaths and 272 injuries.