Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Sees Rats, Chiang Wan-an: Central Authorities Must Work Together
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that Taipei City is advancing cleaning and disinfection across its 12 districts, including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and called for central government-managed venues to cooperate. He also addressed an accident at an escape room, ordering its closure due to violations of occupational safety regulations.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 11th) Regarding public videos showing rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated today that Taipei City is progressively carrying out cleaning and disinfection across its 12 districts, including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and called for central government-managed venues to work together.
Rat sightings in Taipei have drawn attention, following incidents at the Grand Mayfull Hotel's wedding banquet hall and Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store's food court where a rat fell from the ceiling. Now, public videos also show rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
Chiang Wan-an attended the "Public Welfare Taipei Charity Platform" appreciation event today. During a media interview, when asked about the public jokingly calling the rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall "Chiang Kai-rat," Chiang Wan-an said that comprehensive cleaning and disinfection are being conducted across all 12 administrative districts, including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and called for central government-managed venues to work together.
When asked by the media about his thoughts on Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen canceling her schedule last weekend to "catch rats" in the market, Chiang Wan-an reiterated that Taipei City is currently conducting a comprehensive large-scale cleaning and disinfection across all 12 administrative districts. This will continue in markets, commercial districts, back alleys, and other areas, mobilizing relevant personnel from various departments. At this stage, if citizens see rats, they should follow relevant principles for cleaning and disinfection, and can contact the Environmental Protection Bureau or cleaning teams for assistance if needed.
Separately, an employee at an immersive escape room in Taipei died from strangulation while role-playing a hanged ghost. When asked by the media whether a cross-departmental joint inspection mechanism should be established for the immersive entertainment industry, Chiang Wan-an responded that upon learning of the incident, he immediately instructed the Labor Inspection Office of the Labor Department to conduct an on-site investigation. The report indicated that the operator indeed violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Occupational Safety and Health Facilities Regulations, so operations were immediately ordered to cease, and fines and accountability will be pursued according to law. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 11th) Regarding public videos showing rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated today that Taipei City is progressively carrying out cleaning and disinfection across its 12 districts, including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and called for central government-managed venues to work together.
Rat sightings in Taipei have drawn attention, following incidents at the Grand Mayfull Hotel's wedding banquet hall and Eslite Spectrum Nanxi store's food court where a rat fell from the ceiling. Now, public videos also show rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
Chiang Wan-an attended the "Public Welfare Taipei Charity Platform" appreciation event today. During a media interview, when asked about the public jokingly calling the rats at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall "Chiang Kai-rat," Chiang Wan-an said that comprehensive cleaning and disinfection are being conducted across all 12 administrative districts, including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and called for central government-managed venues to work together.
When asked by the media about his thoughts on Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen canceling her schedule last weekend to "catch rats" in the market, Chiang Wan-an reiterated that Taipei City is currently conducting a comprehensive large-scale cleaning and disinfection across all 12 administrative districts. This will continue in markets, commercial districts, back alleys, and other areas, mobilizing relevant personnel from various departments. At this stage, if citizens see rats, they should follow relevant principles for cleaning and disinfection, and can contact the Environmental Protection Bureau or cleaning teams for assistance if needed.
Separately, an employee at an immersive escape room in Taipei died from strangulation while role-playing a hanged ghost. When asked by the media whether a cross-departmental joint inspection mechanism should be established for the immersive entertainment industry, Chiang Wan-an responded that upon learning of the incident, he immediately instructed the Labor Inspection Office of the Labor Department to conduct an on-site investigation. The report indicated that the operator indeed violated the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Occupational Safety and Health Facilities Regulations, so operations were immediately ordered to cease, and fines and accountability will be pursued according to law. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150511
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