
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Despite best efforts, procedural snags resulted in only five decisions being adopted in plenary.
Fri Jun 09 2023

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
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

Malaysia on track to ratify UN space treaties - Chang
Chang Lih Kang says the UNCOPUOS committee plays a vital role in formulating agreements and guidelines for responsible space exploration.
Fri Feb 14 2025

Urgent action needed to improve English proficiency among Malaysian students
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye proposes to use English language beyond the classroom, such as integrating it into extracurricular activities.
Fri Feb 14 2025

1MDB: Azam Baki instructed me to continue probe until solid evidence was obtained - witness
MACC officer says Tan Sri Azam Baki said the information gathered during 2015 Saudi trip was insufficient and needed solid evidence.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Thailand receives 260 victims of human trafficking from Myanmar, army says
The massive repatriation comes amid a mounting crackdown on scam centres operating along a porous border.
Thu Feb 13 2025

All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Here is a roundup of Trump's trade-related steps and threats.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Jasin house fire: Man recalls last screams of wife, four children
The man survived but his wife and four children tragically lost their lives in the incident.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Egypt's President Sisi to stay away from White House if Gaza displacement on agenda
Egypt's President and Jordan's King urge that Gaza should be rebuilt without displacing Palestinians, the Egyptian presidency said.
Thu Feb 13 2025

R. Kelly's sex trafficking conviction upheld
Federal appeals court conclude that the singer exploited his fame for over a quarter century to sexually abuse girls and young women.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Trump’s tariff war pushes Malaysia to accelerate reforms - Rafizi
Malaysia is no exception, especially as we are a major trading nation and the US is one of our largest trading partners, says Rafizi.
Thu Feb 13 2025

Hamas says it will continue implementing Gaza deal, including hostage exchange
Hamas says it will continue the hostage exchange as scheduled.
Thu Feb 13 2025