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Details of parliament reform bill’s second reading explained
Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has strengthened its oversight capabilities with new amendments, allowing it to demand information from various entities and impose fines for non-compliance. Learn about the significant changes aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in governance.2024/05/22 10:48 -
Legislative Yuan gains power of parliamentary investigation
Discover how Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan is set to enhance government transparency with new amendments allowing parliamentary investigations. Learn about the powers and limits of this significant move.2024/05/22 08:58 -
KMT, TPP push for stricter rules in legislative questioning
Explore the latest on Taiwan’s legislative changes as the Legislative Yuan advances amendments to enhance government accountability and transparency. The KMT and TPP’s proposal could reshape parliamentary powers.2024/05/21 12:25 -
TRA grilled on restroom cleanliness despite efforts
The Legislative Yuan’s Transportation Committee discussed the 2024 budget and addressed the poor cleanliness of Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) restrooms. Despite efforts to improve, the TRA’s restrooms were ranked poorly by the Ministry of Environment. TRA Director-General Tu Wei acknowledged the issue and mentioned that local government oversight had led to improvements in most of the restrooms. However, some facilities still require further enhancements. Legislator Lin Chun-hsien criticized the TRA for ineffective use of funds, particularly in outsourcing cleaning services. Lin proposed freezing a portion of the TRA’s budget until they present a written report on restroom improvement plans. The committee resolved to freeze 10% of the TRA’s budget to ensure accountability and push for better facility maintenance and service quality.2023/12/04 15:16