Manager and Chef of Popular Malaysian Restaurant Banned from Leaving Taiwan Amid Food Poisoning Investigation

Prosecutors in Taipei, Taiwan have taken action against the manager and chef of Polam Kopitiam, a Malaysian restaurant chain, restricting them from leaving the country amid suspicions of their involvement in a food poisoning case. The investigation follows the tragic deaths of two individuals and the illness of dozens more who dined at the establishment. An autopsy revealed the presence of bongkrekic acid in one of the deceased patrons, marking the first instance of this …

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Tragedy Strikes as Two Thai Workers Killed in Taiwan Aluminium Factory Explosion

Hsinchu City, Taiwan – Two Thai workers tragically lost their lives, while another is in critical condition after an explosion at the Juei Feng aluminium factory in the Hu Noei area on Saturday. The incident left a total of six employees injured, with two succumbing to their injuries and the third undergoing surgery and now in stable condition. The Thai labour office in close proximity to the factory is actively working on providing compensation and …

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Chaos in Congress over Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan

In a rare show of support, some Republicans have backed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Democrat delegation to Taiwan. However, Donald Trump warns it is asking for “trouble.” In his Truth Social post, Trump asked, what is Crazy Nancy Pelosi doing in Taiwan? Furthermore, he stated she was always causing trouble and that nothing she did would turn out well.  According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Pelosi’s arrival in Taipei has seriously infringed on China’s sovereignty …

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Will Nancy Pelosi Visit Taiwan?

House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi started a tour of four Asian countries yesterday without mentioning Taiwan amid intense speculation she might visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. Her press release states she is leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region includes visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan. Pelosi, number 3 in the presidential succession line, is expected to visit those countries, but the release did not specify whether she might …

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