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Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Niaga SPOTLIGHT: Inclusive Urban Planning and Urban Design

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.
Fri Oct 11 2024
School bus catches fire in Thailand, 25 feared dead

School bus catches fire in Thailand, 25 feared dead

The school bus carrying students and teachers on a field trip caught fire on the outskirts of the capital Bangkok.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150

Red River floods Vietnam's Hanoi as Typhoon Yagi kills more than 150

Flood waters were causing the Red River to rise rapidly and threaten to inundate downtown districts of the capital Hanoi.
Wed Sep 11 2024
Sinkhole: Firemen seen taking turns to enter IWK plant

Sinkhole: Firemen seen taking turns to enter IWK plant

Firemen enters to conduct a search at the base of the plant as deep as five-story building storing sewage of residents around the capital.
Thu Aug 29 2024
Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage

Indonesia shelves plan to revise election law as protests rage

Protesters in the capital clashed with tear gas and water cannons, opposing legislation they claim weakens rivals of the outgoing president.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew

Bangladesh protesters call for march to Dhaka in defiance of curfew

Armoured personnel carriers and troops patrols the streets of the capital, a day after deadly clashes that killed nearly 100 people.
Mon Aug 05 2024
NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul

NIMP 2030 offers significant opportunities for banks, capital market - Tengku Zafrul

NIMP which requires RM95 billion worth of investment over the next seven years offers new opportunities for banks and the capital market.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Iceland volcano spews lava and smoke for a second day

Winds were expected to carry poisonous gas pollution away from the capital Reykjavik, authorities said.
Thu May 30 2024
India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature

India issues heat wave alert as Delhi posts record high temperature

Warning of a severe heat wave a day after parts of the capital Delhi recorded their highest temperature ever at almost 50 degrees Celsius.
Wed May 29 2024
Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued

Strong quake rocks Taiwan, tsunami warnings issued

An earthquake offshore Taiwan rocked the capital Taipei, knocking out power in several parts of the city.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught

Three 12-year-olds wounded in Finland school shooting, child suspect caught

The shooting took place at the Viertola school in Vantaa, a suburb of the capital Helsinki.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital

Nusantara: Indonesia's quest to build an inclusive, global capital

Nusantara is set to replace Jakarta as the capital of Indonesia in August 2024.
Mon Feb 19 2024
It's About YOUth: Is KL a liveable city?

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
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time

Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration

Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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