[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target
Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future
The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Security guard pleads not guilty to raping daughter, causing hurt to three other children
The man was charged with raping the girl at a public housing estate in Cheras, from December 2023 until February this year
Tue Oct 22 2024
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Cops cripple ‘Geng Bala’ with arrest of 11 members
According to police, the gang typically targeted homes in residential areas without security guards and luxury housing.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Tue Aug 27 2024
Landslide at Taman Bunga Raya: 52 residents evacuated
The occupants have been evacuated when part of the retaining wall at the housing area collapsed due to heavy rain yesterday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots
Those in court include the wife of a Conservative councillor accused of urging attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers via social media.
Tue Aug 13 2024
MADANI housing blocks required in new projects - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed DBKL to incorporate MADANI housing blocks in every new residential project.
Tue Aug 06 2024
‘Datuk’ among three detained by MACC for alleged RM110 mln bribes
The trio were held by MACC for allegedly accepting bribes related to a housing project.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Consider This: Are We All Financialised? How Modern Finance Shapes Our World
A recent report by Khazanah Research Institute (KRI), ‘The Financialisation of Our Lives: Values and Trade-offs,’ helps to shed light on how financial systems, which were initially designed to fuel economic growth, are now fuelling household debt. With the proliferation of financial schemes like Buy Now Pay Later, how do modern financial practices affect our daily lives and long-term financial health? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, and Shereen Hazirah Hishamudin Senior Research Associate at KRI.
Tue Jul 02 2024
Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga
Nga Kor Ming highlighted that Malaysia stands to gain the latest technology and expertise in housing and urban development from China.
Tue Jun 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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