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  Become a Guardian of the Oceans! Coast Guard Administration Recruits New Immigrants to Protect Our Seas

  The Chiayi City Service Station of the National Immigration Agency (NIA), Ministry of the Interior, recently hosted a family education and legal awareness event to promote care measures for new immigrants. The event also invited a recruitment officer from the Central Division of the Coast Guard Administration to introduce maritime patrol work and encourage young individuals to join in safeguarding maritime safety.The NIA is committed to promoting care measures for new immigrants, such as the "Dream Building Project," which offers up to NT$100,000 in funding for new immigrants and their children. Dream locations are not restricted to Taiwan, and applications are open until November 25 this year. Additionally, the agency offers scholarships and awards ranging from NT$2,000 to NT$50,000. This year, a "New Immigrant Employment-Friendly Workplace Program" was launched, providing a job search zone on the New Immigrant Empowerment and Development Information Portal.The New Immigrants and Their Children's Dream-Building Program offers a prize of up to NTD 10 million. Registration is open until November 25th this year. (Image / Source:National Immigration Agency Website)To bridge the information gap, starting October 18, every Friday and Saturday at 2:00 PM, the radio program "New Immigrant Heart Power" airs on the Police Radio Station (FM104.9). Listeners who fill out an online satisfaction survey will have a chance to win an iPhone 16 (128GB) or a NT$1,000 voucher. Information on new immigrant care measures can be found on the New Immigrant Empowerment and Development Information Portal.Our country is surrounded by sea, and it is indispensable to have an understanding of maritime affairs. In order to enhance new residents’ understanding of coast patrol work, Zhang Yizhang, a recruiter from the Central Branch of the Coast Guard, was specially invited to promote the work content, recruitment conditions and benefits of the Coast Guard. treatment. Zhang Yizhang emphasized that coastal patrol is an integral part of national security. The core tasks of the Coast Guard include safeguarding fishing rights, life-saving and rescue, maritime security, marine affairs and marine conservation. New residents and the new generation are welcome to join the Coast Guard and work together. Become a "new" partner in sea patrol.Recruiter Zhang Yizhang (left) from the Central Division of the Coast Guard introduces coast guard duties and recruitment information. (Photo/Source: National Immigration Agency website)Chiayi City Service Station Director Huang Yanxun stated that if new immigrant friends encounter issues with entry and exit, translation assistance, or healthcare services, they are welcome to call the “1990” hotline for living consultation in Taiwan for foreigners. With one call, three-way conversation services and support in seven languages are available to resolve various issues. New immigrants and their second-generation descendants are a driving force for Taiwan's continued social progress. Through various care measures, the National Immigration Agency grows alongside new immigrants to create an inclusive, multicultural, and harmonious society.

  2024-11-22 09:05
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  The 7th Country "Taiwan-Malaysia Automated Immigration Clearance" Launched! Easy and queue-free border crossing!

  On November 7, Minister of the Interior, Liu Shifang, announced that Taiwan would open its e-Gate system to Malaysian nationals, in response to Malaysia allowing Taiwanese citizens to use its Autogate system since June 1. Malaysia thus becomes the seventh country to reach a mutual automated immigration agreement with Taiwan, following the U.S., South Korea, Australia, Italy, Germany, and Singapore.(From left to right) Isnie Flower, representative of the Malaysia Friendship and Trade Center, receives a commemorative plate for the "Taiwan-Malaysia Automated Immigration Clearance System" from Minister of the Interior, Liu Shifang (Photo / from the Ministry of the Interior website).Starting today, eligible Malaysian travelers can use Taiwan's e-Gate system free of charge, provided they meet the following conditions: possess a chip passport with a validity of at least six months, are at least 12 years old and 140 cm tall, and have no criminal record in Taiwan. Taiwanese travelers to Malaysia only need a chip passport valid for more than six months, a minimum height of 120 cm, and to complete the "Malaysia Digital Arrival Card" (MDAC) within three days before entry, with no additional registration needed to use Malaysia’s Autogate.Additionally, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency held a one-week "Foreign Immigration Officers Benchmarking Program" in November, with 19 immigration officers from 12 countries, including key Southeast Asian countries, the Americas, Pacific island nations, and African representatives. Through courses and field visits, participating officers were able to exchange experiences in immigration enforcement and establish a cooperation platform.Letizia Zayas, Secretary to the Director of Immigration in Paraguay, receives a completion certificate for the "2024 Foreign Immigration Officers Benchmarking Program" from Minister of the Interior, Liu Shifang (Photo / from the Ministry of the Interior website).During the closing ceremony, Minister Liu officially announced the launch of the Taiwan-Malaysia automated immigration service, emphasizing that this initiative not only enhances international cooperation but also facilitates smoother entry and exit for citizens of both countries.

  2024-11-16 09:05
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  2023 University and College Growth Summer Camp for Students with Cerebral Palsy and Physical Disabilities" First Includes Students with Physical Disabilities, Exploring the Diversity of Life

  From August 6 to 9, the Ministry of Education held the "2023 University and College Growth Summer Camp for Students with Cerebral Palsy and Physical Disabilities," which, for the first time, included students with physical disabilities. A total of 65 students with disabilities participated in the camp. The camp specially planned leisure activities that are generally difficult for students with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities, aiming to explore the diversity of life and enrich students' life experiences.This event combined local cultural features and, after reasonable adjustments, arranged for students to visit the Taipei 101 Observatory, tree climbing, grassland ziplining, target shooting, handmade puppet-making, and a ferry ride along the Taipei Blue Highway. Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao visited the camp on August 7 to assist students in tree climbing and listened to their reflections and feelings.Minister of Education Cheng Ying-Yao Helps Students Climb a Tree with Great Effort (Photo / Retrieved from Ministry of Education Website)Minister Cheng stated that the Ministry of Education actively promotes inclusive education in line with the spirit of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This year’s summer camp allowed students with cerebral palsy, and physical disabilities, and volunteer students (general students) to interact and participate together in educational, recreational, and cultural activities, creating a special experience for the students. The Ministry of Education hopes that students cherish the emotional experiences from each activity, transforming them into gratitude for life, and bravely facing future challenges without fear of obstacles.Cho Pi-Jin, Chairperson of the Taiwan Cerebral Palsy Association, pointed out that this year's summer camp was expanded under the commission of the Ministry of Education to include students with physical disabilities. The aim is to help students with cerebral palsy and physical disabilities overcome physical limitations and participate in leisure activities that are usually difficult for them to access. The camp hopes to foster harmonious interpersonal relationships, enhance physical fitness, train self-care abilities, inspire multiple intelligences, and prepare students for entering society.

  2024-09-18 09:00