Taiwan urged to grant visa-free visits
By Achong Tanjong

James Chen, centre, with Lim Tiong Tin and wives as well as executive committee members of the association.

President of the Association of Overseas Chinese Taipei Awg Lim Tiong Tin urged the representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Brunei Darussalam James CH Chen to consider granting permanent residents in Brunei visits to the country visa free.

This was suggested during James' visit to the Association Office in Kiulap last Friday.

If these were made possible, it would provide more convenience to both visitors and businessmen from the two countries, he said.

Chen was quick to respond by promising to look into the matter and hopefully finding a way to resolve the problem.

Chen was accompanied by his wife Maria Chen during his visit to the Association Office. They were greeted by the association president as well as the executive committee members.

This was Chen's first visit to the office, since he was appointed as the representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office.

The representative said efforts would be made to further strengthen ties between the two countries in areas such as economy and culture.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin