COP29: Global South deserves more in climate funding - KL Mayor
KL mayor says Asia and Africa, though low energy users, face severe impacts from extreme weather and rising temperatures.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Inclusive Urban Planning and Urban Design
Niaga SPOTLIGHT exclusive interview with Datuk Seri Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Mayor, Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Kuala Lumpur requires considerable pivoting towards accessible, inclusive infrastructure and public facilities to reap the cost-benefit advantages of universal accessibility in the medium to long term.
DS Paduka TPr Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif discusses her vision and ongoing implementation of inclusive urban planning and urban design for the capital city.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Jalan Masjid India area safe - Mayor
Datuk Seri Dr. Maimunah Mohd Sharif said only a 200-meter path from Wisma Yakin to the police hut is currently closed with barriers.
Fri Sep 06 2024
DBKL, IWK to inspect sewage pipe at second sinkhole location - KL Mayor
The City Mayor stated that, as a precautionary measure, the sinkhole area has been secured with safety tape and a water barrier.
Wed Aug 28 2024
Signing ceremony of an addendum to the memorandum of cooperation between the UN-Habitat and Urbanice Malaysia
The partnership aims to advance commitments of the 2030 Development Agenda at local level and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda.
Thu Dec 07 2023
A brief analysis of the Second UN-Habitat Assembly
We need bold action and collective effort to create thriving cities, said UN-Habitat Executive Director Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.
Tue Jun 13 2023
New hosts of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day announced
World Habitat Day 2023 will be hosted in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, and World Habitat Day 2024 will be celebrated in the city of Quertaro, United Mexican States.
Thu Jun 08 2023
UN-Habitat forms new partnership with key Commonwealth Associations to focus on urban law
The partnership will focus on addressing urban vulnerabilities in least developing, low-and middle-income countries.
Thu Jun 08 2023
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day two report
We cannot achieve the Sustainable Development Goals without women and girls, Maimunah Mohd Sharif said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
''To build a city with women first takes building the women as cities''
The aim of the discussion was to recognize the vital role women play in enabling cities and communities to thrive.
Wed Jun 07 2023
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day one report
UNHA2 opened with high-level speakers stressing the critical role of cities in addressing planetary crises.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Second UN-Habitat Assembly kicks off
The second United Nations Habitat Assembly, #UNHA2, kicks off by calling for sustainable urban development and effective multilateralism
Mon Jun 05 2023
Malaysia committed to support re-elected head of UN-Habitat in achieving SDG11
Malaysia welcomes the reappointment of Datuk Seri Paduka Maimunah Mohd Sharif as the Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat).
Sat Jan 22 2022
Maimunah Mohd Sharif of Malaysia re-elected as head of UN-Habitat
Maimunah's new two-year term starts on Jan 20, 2022, and ends on Jan 19, 2024.
Fri Jan 21 2022
PN govt to continue working with private sector, financial institutions to reduce COVID-19 impacts
On top of combating and monitoring cases, every nation, including Malaysia, is forced to re-assess all that has been done and is to be done.
Mon Sep 28 2020
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
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