Taiwan will deduct over NT$700 million (US$25.08 million) from the NT$1.1 billion it still owes the Japanese contractor of the Taoyuan International Airport mass rapid transit (MRT) line because it failed to meet performance standards stipulated in the contract.
https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202108290007

𝙎𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖@𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉!
Start planning your holidayyyyy.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮@𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶
Rates starting from RM385 nett per room/night for 2 fully vaccinated adults).

Promotion period:
20 August until 30 September 2021.

Inclusive:
*Return land and sea transfer.
*Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, high-tea &
dinner for 2 adults.
*Sports activities subject to the latest SOP.

To book:
https://www.suteraatmantanani.com/exciting-deals/

Tel: 088-303870 / 317617 (Mon-Sun 9am to 6pm)

For enquiries, please WhatsApp 👇
http://wa.me/60178330622
http://wa.me/60178353533
http://wa.me/60178331822
(Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm)

Point-to-point Travel Bubble The Magellan Sutera Resort to Mantanani Island return is in accordance with Travel Bubble Concept structured by the authority.

With the already heightened safety protocols we have, we also adhere to strict SOP stipulated by the Malaysian Government.

*For Malaysians and Residents only.
*Terms & conditions apply.

Your Safety Our Priority
#suteracares #togetherwefight #safewithus𝙎𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖@𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙞𝙨 𝙉𝙊𝙒 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉!
Our fully vaccinated staff is excited to welcome you back here.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗔𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮@𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗶
Rates starting from RM385 nett per room/night for 2 fully vaccinated adults).

Promotion period:
20 August until 30 September 2021.

Inclusive:
*Return land and sea transfer.
*Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, high-tea &
dinner for 2 adults.
*Sports activities subject to the latest SOP.

To book:
https://www.suteraatmantanani.com/exciting-deals/

Tel: 088-303870 / 317617 (Mon-Sun 9am to 6pm)

For enquiries, please WhatsApp 👇
http://wa.me/60178330622
http://wa.me/60178353533
http://wa.me/60178331822
(Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm)

Point-to-point Travel Bubble The Magellan Sutera Resort to Mantanani Island return is in accordance with Travel Bubble Concept structured by the authority.

With the already heightened safety protocols we have, we also adhere to strict SOP stipulated by the Malaysian Government.

*For Malaysians and Residents only.
*Terms & conditions apply.

Your Safety Our Priority
#suteracares #togetherwefight #safewithus

【本校防疫訊息〜中央流行疫情指揮中心近日陸續公布本土案例之因應措施】
NTU COVID-19 Prevention Message—Protective Measures in Response to CECC’s Recent Consecutive Updates on Confirmed Local Cases

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全校教職員工生大家好：

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近日中央流行疫情指揮中心陸續公布了本土COVID-19陽性案例及其相關活動史，5月2日所公布案例的活動地點已擴及到台北市及新北市，請大家務必提高警覺，並做好個人防疫措施，以維護校園安全。

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因疫情一直在更新，請大家密切注意中央流行疫情指揮中心的最新消息，自即日起，本校獲知新的公共場所活動史訊息後，也將立即發布動態訊息於本校的FB及官網首頁。

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具有個案活動地點接觸史的教職員工生，請主動通報所屬單位防疫聯絡人，如果沒有症狀，可以正常到校上班上課，但外出應全程配戴醫用口罩(包括進入校園、進入學校館舍、共用之辦公室内)，進行自我健康監測。如果出現發燒、上呼吸道、腹瀉、嗅味覺異常等症狀，亦請通報所屬單位防疫聯絡人，同時應配戴醫用口罩，盡速至就近社區採檢院所就醫，不得搭乘大眾運輸工具。

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若被衛生主管機關列為自主健康管理者(包括曾出入桃園華航諾富特飯店者)，請勿到校上班上課，並依中央疫情指揮中心相關規定辦理。

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為維護師生健康，學校將強化以下防疫措施：
1.立即加強各公共空間的消毒作業。
2.請各館舍透過門禁管制、安排管控人員等方式，加強落實館舍進出實名制。
3.上課及會議期間請確實配戴口罩。

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再次提醒，疫情期間請大家出門儘量配戴口罩、勤洗手、與他人保持社交距離，並自我注意是否出現發燒、 呼吸道症狀、腹瀉、嗅味覺異常等疑似症狀。如出現疑似症狀，應確實佩戴醫用口罩，儘速至附近社區採檢醫院就醫，且不得搭乘大眾交通運輸工具；就醫時，應主動告知接觸史、旅遊史、職業暴露及身邊是否出現其他人有類似症狀；返家後亦應佩戴醫用口罩，避免外出。

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國立臺灣大學防疫小組 敬上

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Dear NTU students and colleagues,

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The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) over the past couple of days has released a series of updates on the travel history of confirmed local COVID-19 cases. In the May 2 announcement, the areas visited by the confirmed cases have expanded to include Taipei City and New Taipei City. The University is asking all of you to stay on high alert and carry out personal pandemic-prevention measures to safeguard campus health.

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While this COVID situation is constantly being updated, please pay close attention to the latest announcements by CECC. From now on, the University will post the latest updates on its Facebook fan page and the University’s home page as soon as they are released.

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For students and colleagues who are among the contacts of the confirmed cases in the listed locations, please voluntarily notify the pandemic prevention contact person(s) at your affiliated department or office. Those who fit the above description but do not have any symptoms may still attend or teach classes as usual. Please be advised to wear a medical mask at all times when in public places (e.g. the NTU campus, premises, or shared office spaces). Please also carry out self-health monitoring until specified dates. If suspected symptoms develop such as fever, respiratory complications, diarrhea, and abnormality of smell and taste, please contact the pandemic contact person(s) at your affiliated department or office, wear a medical mask at all times, immediately seek medical attention at a nearby hospital for COVID-19 testing, and avoid taking public transportation.

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If you are among those (including people at the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport on the listed dates) requested by public health competent authorities to carry out self-health management, please refrain from entering the University for classes or work and follow the instructions stipulated by the CECC.

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The University is stepping up the following preventive measures to protect the health of students and faculty.
1. Immediately strengthen disinfection of public spaces;
2. Implement access control, appoint entry control personnel, and tighten the real-name entry system on all of university premises; and
3. Enforce mask-wearing during classes and meetings.

As the COVID-19 is still raging, please again be reminded to always wear a mask when you go out, wash hands frequently, and keep appropriate social distancing. Be on alert for suspected symptoms: fever, respiratory complications, diarrhea, and abnormality of smell and taste. If they appear, please wear a medical mask, immediately seek medical attention at a nearby hospital for COVID-19 testing, and refrain from using any public transportation. When in the hospital for treatment, please voluntarily tell the physician your contact and travel history, potential occupational exposure to the virus, as well as people around you with similar symptoms. When you return home, please also wear a medical mask and avoid going out if not necessary.

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Sincerely yours,
NTU Epidemic Prevention Team

#PenangHokkien #MC02

::: MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO 2.0) :::

STATES: Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor, and Sabah

DURATION:
14 days from 13 January 2021 (12.01am) until 26th January 2021

Restrictions:
•No interstate and interdistrict travels.
•No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
•Roadblocks will be mounted; movements limited to 10km radius to people in a vehicle.
•Only two people per household allowed to head out to purchase groceries at nearby supermarkets or grocery stores.
•Only two people allowed per vehicle
•Anyone who violates these rulings will be subjected to a maximum fine of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342)
•Only 5 essential economic sectors allowed to operate: manufacturing; construction; service; trade and distribution; and plantations and commodities.
•Only 30 per cent of workers within a company’s management group are allowed to go in to office; employers to determine number of employees permitted in office at any one time (taking into consideration standard operating procedures compliance)
•Ensure total adherence to SOP, observe physical distancing at all times.
•Non-essential services staff to work from home; employers must comply with this ruling.
•Eateries and hawker stalls may operate but only take-aways allowed.
•Food delivery serviced allowed.
•Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks ; use hand sanitisers frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.
•Stay at home if there is no immediate or urgent need to head out.
STUDENTS: Candidates due to sit for SPM in 2020 and 2021 are allowed to attend school with strict SOP. Education Ministry will detail this SOP.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Only a maximum of 5 mosque/houses of worship committee members allowed at these premises.
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
•Outdoor recreational activities allowed among people within same household.
•Individuals must keep 2m-distance at all times.
•No more than 2 people allowed to jog at any one time.
•Cycling not allowed in groups; only one person allowed.

::: CONDITIONAL MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (CMCO) :::

STATES: Pahang, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan

DURATION: 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26

Restrictions:
•No interstate travels.
•No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.

::: RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO) :::

STATES: Perlis and Sarawak

DURATIONS: 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26

Restrictions:
•No interstate travels. Social gatherings allowed, provided in full compliance of the standard operating procedures.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES: Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.

ROADBLOCKS
• Effective Jan 13 (12.01am)
•Mounted at all district and state borders

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The tale of three women's struggle for justice and equalityby Indrani Kopal | 12:05PM May 24, 2012

Guppy Union was started by women workers who worked in a plastics factory in Balakong, Cheras.

Their struggle and desire to start a union started 14 years ago, when they were frustrated with their bosses for increasing their wages by a mere 10 sen.

The workers then decided to get organised to protect their interests.

The first meeting to establish a pro-tem committee was held on Nov 16, 1997.

After much hassle, the government approved the Guppy Industries Workers Union on April 2, 1998, led by a seven-member committee with Koyil Vani Saminathan as chairperson.

However, Guppy refused to recognise the union unless three-quarters of the workers joined the union, including those in the branch in Prai, Penang.

The union committee and members were left frustrated as they had not been aware of the Prai operations.

Still, the three main office-bearers - Koyil Vani Saminathan, secretary Roshamiza Muhamamd and treasurer Kanniamah Annasamy - headed for Prai to recruit members.

In spite of numerous threats, negative propaganda and dirty tricks by the factory owners to deter union activities, they were able to slowly add to the membership.

On May 30, 1998, however, the management suspended all the committee members and then sacked Koyil Vani, Roshamiza, who had worked for the company since April 1993, and Kanniamah, an employee since July 1991.

However, the 200 union members re-elected Koyil Vani as their chairperson up to 2008.

The union continued to function under the able leadership of vice-chairperson Rahiman Mansor and assistant treasurer S Visaletchumy. But on Aug 25, 2001, they were suspended and eventually sacked.

Guppy Plastic Industries rejected all attempts by Industrial Relations officers to reinstate the workers or to agree to resolve any of the disputes referred by the union.

In September 1998, the matter was referred to the Industrial Court. In May 2006, the union lost the case, but took it to the High Court two months later. In 2009, victory was theirs.

However, the unhappy company appealed in October 2011, leading to a verdict in its favour on Feb 21, 2012.

Under Koyil Vani, the union had also championed a gender discrimination case for 11 years against the management. --

In June 2001, 30 women workers above the age of 50 were forced to retire after a new handbook of employment regulations was introduced by the company, in which the retirement age was stipulated.

Eight of them filed a complaint with the Industrial Court. In 2008, it decided in their favour, finding that the difference in retirement age constitutes gender discrimination.

Guppy Plastic Industries sought a review and in 2010, the High Court overturned the decision.

The eight then filed an appeal, but this was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on March 21, 2012 in a unanimous decision by a three-member bench.

Justice KN Segara said the company was merely following its own employment regulations and that it is the industry norm to have different retirement ages.

For 14 years, these women had battled double oppression, for being women and for being a union member, in a country that is signatory to the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

This is their story.

Cameraworks by Navin Kumar Perianen
Edited by Indrani Kopal