UN-Habitat

As urbanisation accelerates, cities face mounting challenges, from climate impacts to issues of social equity.

The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and a delegation from Selangor are currently in Egypt to attend the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo.

Nga Kor Ming emphasises the critical role of human values in sustainable development.

Nga Kor Ming urges the international community to promote people-public-private partnerships for sustainable cities and communities.

This years Forum underscores the central role of local actions in addressing the challenges of sustainable urban development.

UN-Habitat promotes sustainable cities and urban management to ensure adequate shelter for all, as mandated by the UN General Assembly.

The partnership aims to advance commitments of the 2030 Development Agenda at local level and the implementation of the New Urban Agenda.

Each year, UN-Habitat acknowledges outstanding contributions to human settlements with Special Citation, handed out by Executive Director.

The World Cities Day 2023 aims to raise awareness of the need to make cities more sustainable, accessible, and liveable.

We need bold action and collective effort to create thriving cities, said UN-Habitat Executive Director Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif.

Almost all countries are struggling to ensure their citizens have access to affordable and adequate housing.

Despite best efforts, procedural snags resulted in only five decisions being adopted in plenary.

Minister for Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming said national development plans are central to policy integration, encouraging commitment across government levels.

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.

Tan Sri R. Nadarajah says, about RM6 million has been spent to date to carry out repair and maintenance works at the place of worship.

Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.

Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.

The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.

By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.

As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.

As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.

Investigations found Trump spread false 2020 voter fraud claims, pressured lawmakers, and pushed fake electors to overturn 2020 election.

Most of the samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of marbles, with some larger, says Northern Beaches Council.

The SARA aid will be increased to RM2,100 in 2025 compared to RM1,200 in 2024 for eligible households recorded in the eKasih system.