War has knocked Gaza back to the 1950s, UNDP says
The Gaza Strip and the Israeli-occupied West Bank was now 35% smaller than it was at the start of Israel's invasion of Gaza a year ago.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship but struggle to access capital
The Taliban have not formally banned women from work but have barred many Afghan female aid workers, shuttered beauty salons.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Inclusive digital infrastructure can help achieve the SDGs. Here's how
Digital transformation is central to achieving the sustainable development goals.
Sat Sep 24 2022
Human development set back 5 years by COVID, other crises - UN report
The Human Development Index is a measure of countries' life expectancies, education levels, and standards of living.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now
Russian air strikes kills five people in the capital Kyiv, as refugee tally from Moscow's invasion reaches 3 million.
Wed Mar 16 2022
Strengthening impact ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond to address the Sustainable Development Goals
Strengthening impact ecosystem in Malaysia and beyond to address the sustainable development goals
Thu Nov 25 2021
REUTERS IMPACT - Can COP26 help poorer countries save the world?
COP26 will miss its goal of weaning the world off fossil fuels unless developing economies are given the help they need.
Wed Oct 06 2021
National action plan on business and human rights to be launched by 2023
Wan Junaidi said the NAPBHR will use the United Nation Guiding Principles which is built on three pillars namely "protect, respect and remedy".
Tue Sep 21 2021
Half of Myanmar's population risks falling into poverty by 2022: UNDP
UNDP said the effect of the crises could push millions more people into poverty.
Fri Apr 30 2021
UN warns Brazil of anti-poverty setback
Maristela Baioni told a seminar in Sao Paulo, the organisation was "on alert for possible setbacks in Brazil's actions against poverty" in the current economic crisis.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Najib congratulates Michelle Yeoh on appointment as UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Yeoh will focus on raising awareness and mobilising support for the recently launched Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fri Mar 18 2016
Action plan for single mothers to be launched next month
Datuk Seri Najib said single mothers and female-headed households were often socially and economically disadvantaged.
Mon Sep 28 2015
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024