An action group formed to campaign against the demolition of the Lo Sheng Sanatorium in Sinjhuang (
The Lo Sheng Republic of Human Rights and Cultural Rights alleges that Wu received a bribe of more than NT$100 million (US$3 million) to approve the demolition of certain sections of the facility to make way for a Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) maintenance depot.
`SOMETHING WRONG'
"He knew that there was something wrong with the construction project but he still allowed the contractor to go through with it," said Chuang Yu-lin (
Chang and other activists visited the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office yesterday morning to file suit against Wu, but offered no evidence to support their accusations.
Chuang said the construction project had damaged several buildings in the neighborhood but the contractor had not offered residents any compensation. He also complained that the police had dealt violently with Lo Sheng protesters on several occasions.
The organization said it planned to petition Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin (郝龍斌), Taipei County Commissioner Chou Hsi-wei (周錫瑋) and Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (張俊雄) for better treatment.
policy
In response, Wu issued a press release saying that he was merely doing his job by trying to carry out the policy formulated by former premier Su Tseng-chang (
Wu said the former premier had asked that the sanatorium be preserved as much as possible, but that the MRT construction must continue. The idea was to find a balance between the needs of the sanatorium's patients and the greater Taipei community.
"This is what we are trying to do," Wu said.
Su, who is now the Democratic Progressive Party's vice-presidential candidate, apologized for policy mistakes on the issue in April and, while serving as premier, promised to help preserve 46 buildings at the sanatorium.
However, preservationists were disappointed as a final decision was announced at the end of May to preserve just 39 buildings, which did not include some that preservationists believe to have historical value.
Hong Kong singer Eason Chan’s (陳奕迅) concerts in Kaohsiung this weekend have been postponed after he was diagnosed with Covid-19 this morning, the organizer said today. Chan’s “FEAR and DREAMS” concert which was scheduled to be held in the coming three days at the Kaohsiung Arena would be rescheduled to May 29, 30 and 31, while the three shows scheduled over the next weekend, from May 23 to 25, would be held as usual, Universal Music said in a statement. Ticket holders can apply for a full refund or attend the postponed concerts with the same seating, the organizer said. Refund arrangements would
Taiwanese indie band Sunset Rollercoaster and South Korean outfit Hyukoh collectively received the most nominations at this year’s Golden Melody Awards, earning a total of seven nods from the jury on Wednesday. The bands collaborated on their 2024 album AAA, which received nominations for best band, best album producer, best album design and best vocal album recording. “Young Man,” a single from the album, earned nominations for song of the year and best music video, while another track, “Antenna,” also received a best music video nomination. Late Hong Kong-American singer Khalil Fong (方大同) was named the jury award winner for his 2024 album
Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr arrived in Taiwan last night to kick off his first visit to the country since beginning his second term earlier this year. After arriving at Taoyuan International Airport at around 6:30 pm, Whipps and his delegation were welcomed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍). Speaking to gathered media, the Palauan leader said he was excited and honored to be back in Taiwan on his first state visit to Taiwan since he was sworn in this January. Among those traveling with Whipps is Minister of State Gustav N. Aitaro, Public Infrastructure
Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Friday laid out the Cabinet’s updated policy agenda and recapped the government’s achievements ahead of the one-year anniversary of President William Lai’s (賴清德) inauguration. Cho said the government had made progress across a range of areas, including rebuilding Hualien, cracking down on fraud, improving pedestrian safety and promoting economic growth. “I hope the public will not have the impression that the Cabinet only asked the legislature to reconsider a bunch of legal amendments,” Cho said, calling the moves “necessary” to protect constitutional governance and the public’s interest. The Cabinet would work toward achieving its “1+7” plan, he said. The
RSS