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Taiwan sits at the centre of several stories that shape daily life in Malaysia. The chips in your phone, the bubble tea down the road, the universities Malaysian students fly off to each year.

TaiwanPlus is the island’s English-language channel, built to explain all of that to the rest of the world.

Watch TaiwanPlus live here, free, on whichever screen is nearest.

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TaiwanPlus: Quick Facts

DetailInformation
TypePublic media service from Taiwan
Managed byTaiwan’s Public Television Service (PTS)
LanguageEnglish, throughout
FormatA 24-hour channel, plus app and online streaming
ContentNews, technology, travel, food, culture and documentaries
AimTo tell Taiwan’s stories to an international audience
HereFree live stream, no sign-up

Taiwan’s Story, Told in English

Most coverage of Taiwan reaches us second-hand, translated and trimmed by someone else.

This channel skips that step. Everything is produced in English from the start, which means:

Nothing gets lost in a rushed translation.
Local voices speak directly to a global audience.
Context arrives with the story, not after it.
Subjects stay broad, from night markets to microchips.

What’s on the Schedule

News bulletins What It CoversTaiwan and East Asia, updated through the day
Technology What It CoversSemiconductors, hardware and the startup scene
Travel What It CoversCities, mountain railways, islands and hot springs
Food What It CoversStreet snacks, tea culture and home cooking
Culture What It CoversFilm, music, temples, festivals and indigenous heritage
Documentaries What It CoversLonger features on society, history and the economy

Why Taiwan Matters to Malaysians

This is not a distant country with no connection to us. The links run deep.

Study. Taiwanese universities attract many Malaysian students each year.
Technology. Taiwan’s chip industry sits inside almost every device we own.
Trade. Malaysian and Taiwanese electronics supply chains overlap closely.
Travel. Direct flights, affordable food and easy transport make it a favourite trip.
Language. Mandarin and Hokkien speakers find much that feels familiar.

So when Taiwan makes the news, the effects often reach Penang and the Klang Valley.

Technology Coverage Worth Watching

Here’s where the channel offers something genuinely hard to find.

Taiwan is the centre of the world’s advanced chip manufacturing. TaiwanPlus reports on that industry from the inside, covering factories, research, talent shortages and export rules.

For anyone working in electronics, engineering or supply chains, that is practical knowledge rather than general interest.

Food and Travel: The Enjoyable Part

Not every programme is about industry.

Taiwan does food culture extremely well, and the channel leans into it. Night markets, beef noodle shops, tea houses and bakery queues all get screen time. Travel features cover the railway towns, the east coast cliffs, and the islands most tourists miss.

Fair warning: watch a night market feature at 11pm and you will end up in your kitchen.

Regional News, From Taiwan’s Own Viewpoint

Taiwan sits in one of the world’s most watched regions, and this channel reports from inside it.

You will hear Taiwan’s own perspective on security, trade and diplomacy. That makes it a useful source, and also one worth reading alongside others. Our CNA, NHK World and Al Jazeera English pages give you different vantage points on the same stories.

Comparing two or three channels on a big story is simply good practice.

Handy for Students and Language Learners

Because the channel is entirely in English, it works well as listening practice.

  • News bulletins use clear, standard pronunciation.
  • Documentaries give longer stretches of natural speech.
  • Subtitles support beginners where available.
  • Topics repeat, so vocabulary builds over time.

Students planning to study in Taiwan get double value: English practice plus a look at daily life there.

Who Watches TaiwanPlus

Students ReasonUniversity plans and English listening practice
Engineers and tech workers ReasonChip industry and manufacturing news
Business owners ReasonTrade, exports and supply chain updates
Travellers ReasonFood, transport and destination ideas
Culture fans ReasonFilm, music and festival coverage

Other World News on This Site

ChannelVantage Point
TaiwanPlusTaiwan and East Asia, in English
CNASingapore and Southeast Asia
NHK WorldJapan
ArirangSouth Korea
DWGermany and Europe
Al Jazeera EnglishMiddle East and the wider world

Getting More From the Stream

01Catch one bulletin in the morning to follow the region properly.
02Save the documentaries for a quiet evening, since they deserve attention.
03Watch tech features if your work touches electronics.
04Note place names you like for a future trip.
05Compare a big story with another channel before forming a view.

TaiwanPlus FAQ

Is TaiwanPlus free to watch here?
Yes. No fee and no account are needed.
Is everything in English?
Yes. The service was built as an English-language channel.
Who runs it?
Taiwan’s Public Television Service manages it as a public media service.
Does it broadcast all day?
It does. The channel runs around the clock.
Is it only news?
No. Food, travel, technology, culture and documentaries make up a large share.
Will it help me learn English?
It can. Clear delivery and repeated topics make it useful for listening practice.
Can I watch from Malaysia?
Yes, and that is exactly what this page is for.

A Window on an Island That Matters

Taiwan is small on the map and large in the world economy. Understanding it pays off, whether you work in electronics, plan to study abroad, or simply love good food.

Open TaiwanPlus live and see today’s view from Taipei.