EZ News 09/01/25

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 90-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 24,143 on turnover of $5.6-billion N-T. Military to build vertical wind tunnel for Army paratrooper training The Army Command Headquarters is proposing to spend over 510 million NT in the coming years to build a vertical wind tunnel for paratrooper training. That's according to a budget proposal that recently became public. That amount would be spent from 2026 to 2028 to construct a building to house the wind tunnel, as stated in the budget proposal sent to lawmakers for approval last week. The Army says, the facility is important to train paratroopers on free fall conditions in a controlled environment. They say, the wind tunnel is more cost-effective than using planes to conduct (執行) field training. (AH-CNA) CKS Memorial Hall holds concert on Taiwan's censored songs Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall held a concert yesterday featuring populat songs banned during the White Terror period… bringing to light memories for older listeners and offering glimpses (瞥見) into the past for younger ones. The free concert was held on the ground floor of the compound's main building, under the statue of Chiang Kai Shek. That's as part of the memorial hall's series to push forward transitional justice. Featured at the performance was singer songwriter Pig Head Skin, aka Chu Yue Xin, and commentary from a researcher of Taiwanese populat music/ The two discussed the motifs and hidden messages in songs that caused authorities during the White Terror to censor them. (AH-CNA) US judge bars government from sending Guatemalan children back, for now A US judge is barring the government from sending Guatemalan children back, for now. AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Aid Flotilla Sailing to Gaza Strip A flotilla of ships has set sail from Barcelona to the Gaza Strip with humanitarian aid and activists on board. The Global Sumud Flotilla is carrying essential (必不可少) supplies and demands safe passage. The convoy includes about 20 boats and delegations from 44 countries. Activists like Greta Thunberg are participating. This effort aims to break the long Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea. Israel has stepped up its offensive on Gaza City, limiting food and basic supplies. Food experts warned earlier this month that the city was in famine. Indonesia Revokes Lawmakers' Perks Amid Protests Indonesia's president has pledged to revoke lawmakers’ perks, including a $3,000 housing allowance, to ease public anger after protests left six dead. On Sunday, Prabowo Subianto announced the decision alongside leaders of eight political parties in Jakarta. He said that by today, certain allowances will be scrapped and overseas trips suspended. Five days of protests began in Jakarta on Monday last week, sparked by reports that all 580 lawmakers receive a monthly housing allowance of $3,075 US dollars in addition to their salaries. The allowance, introduced last year, is almost 10 times the Jakarta minimum wage. Critics argue the new allowance is not only excessive (過多) but also insensitive (未意識到（他人感受）的) at a time when most people are grappling (努力解決) with soaring living costs and taxes and rising unemployment. The unrest intensified after the death of a ride-hailing driver during a rally. Subianto stated that police are investigating the incident and emphasized the importance of peaceful expression. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn