Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future
As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Swiss women win landmark climate victory at human rights court
The verdicts will set a precedent for future litigation on how rising temperatures affect people's right to a liveable planet.
Tue Apr 09 2024
It's About YOUth: Is KL a liveable city?
From affordability to safety issues, many youth face difficulties living in Kuala Lumpur. Has the capital improved over the years to accommodate the needs of youth? Koh Cha-ly from Urbanmetry and Afaf Ismail from Think City share their insights.
Fri Feb 16 2024
World Cities Day 2023: Financing sustainable urban future for all
The World Cities Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and liveable.
Tue Oct 31 2023
MOSTI: EVs a viable alternative towards achieving climate ambitions
EVs have emerged as a top viable automotive alternative towards achieving climate ambitions and ensuring a liveable planet, said MOSTI Deputy Minister, Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim.
Wed Sep 28 2022
Malaysia committed to creating liveable, sustainable cities
Malaysia is committed to creating liveable and sustainable cities which will improve the quality of life for its inhabitants, said Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Vienna returns as world's 'most liveable city'
Russian cities Moscow and St Petersburg fell in the rankings over "censorship" and the impact of Western sanctions.
Sun Jun 26 2022
NPP-4 a strategic rolling plan to realise aspiration of liveable Malaysia
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants the 4th National Physical Plan (NPP-4) to be a strategic rolling plan in realising the aspiration of Liveable Malaysia.
Wed Nov 17 2021
69 local authorities achieved level of sustainability - Reezal Merican
Reezal Merican said sustainable city and green neighbourhood aspects were vital components in achieving the Liveable Malaysia aspiration.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Green spaces a crucial element to promote liveable cities around Malaysia
"Green spaces are the way forward to slow down the rapid urbanisation in Malaysia."
Mon May 10 2021
Singapore among top three most liveable cities in Asia, says report
The Lion City climbed 11 spots to the 35th thanks to its high education quality and criteria while Hong Kong dropped two places to the 45th.
Thu Aug 17 2017
MRT SBK line a milestone for KL to be among top 20 most liveable cities by 2020
In four years, the population of Kuala Lumpur is estimated to reach 10 million compared with six million in 2013.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Think City offers grants to make Butterworth more liveable
Think City is offering grants totalling RM500,000 for projects to make Butterworth more liveable and people-centric.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Singapore most liveable city for expatriates, KL ranked 16th in Asia
Kuala Lumpur and George Town both ranked 16th in Asia and 118th in the world, while Johor Baharu 21st in Asia and 126th in the world.
Fri Jan 23 2015
Melbourne named the 'Most Liveable City'
According to the Economist Intelligence Units (EIU) Global Liveability Index, Melbourne has been named the Most Liveable City for the fourt
Wed Aug 20 2014
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