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
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
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024