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Answering the call to reimagine cities for a liveable future

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
Day 2 at WUF12: Housing, Climate Action, and a Vision for the Future

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
Selangor first state to submit SDG report  to UN

Selangor first state to submit SDG report to UN

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and a delegation from Selangor are currently in Egypt to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Nga launches Malaysia pavilion at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, showcasing MADANI humanity values on global stage

Nga launches Malaysia pavilion at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum, showcasing MADANI humanity values on global stage

Nga Kor Ming emphasises the critical role of human values in sustainable development.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Nga calls for more people-public-private partnerships for sustainable development at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum

Nga calls for more people-public-private partnerships for sustainable development at UN-Habitat World Urban Forum

Nga Kor Ming urges the international community to promote people-public-private partnerships for sustainable cities and communities.
Tue Nov 05 2024
World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance, call for local solutions

World Urban Forum in Cairo opens with record-breaking attendance, call for local solutions

This years Forum underscores the central role of local actions in addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development.
Tue Nov 05 2024
Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

Malaysia will continue to support mandate of UN-Habitat - Nga

UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Signing ceremony of an addendum to the memorandum of cooperation between the UN-Habitat and Urbanice Malaysia

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
Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award

Think City managing director receives UN-Habitat Special Citation Award

Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.
Mon Nov 20 2023
World Cities Day 2023: Financing sustainable urban future for all

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
A brief analysis of the Second UN-Habitat Assembly

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
United Nations Habitat Assembly ends with the decision to prioritize housing

United Nations Habitat Assembly ends with the decision to prioritize housing

Almost all countries are struggling to ensure their citizens have access to affordable and adequate housing.
Fri Jun 09 2023
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day four report

UN-Habitat Assembly: Day four report

Despite best efforts, procedural snags resulted in only five decisions being adopted in plenary.
Fri Jun 09 2023
UN-Habitat Assembly: Day three report

UN-Habitat Assembly: Day three report

Minister for Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said national development plans are central to policy integration, encouraging commitment across government levels.
Fri Jun 09 2023
New hosts of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day announced

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
Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India

Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada

US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress

Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?

The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025
Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says

UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025
What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?

Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025
Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip

Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025