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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
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
Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Covid-19 undermined progress in reducing poverty, urban households hit hardest - KRI

Absolute poverty increased from 2019 to 2022, especially among urban households, rising to 4.5 per cent in 2022 from 3.8 per cent in 2019, according to a Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) report.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity

Ethiopia's traditional 'sauna' therapy gains big-city popularity

Urbanites enjoy beauty treatment claiming to heal everything from aches to birth-related trauma.
Sun Sep 01 2024
Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok

Sydney's $15 billion new train line is modern, fast and big on TikTok

Australia's largest public transport project has achieved something few urban planners expect: social media fame.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Walking our way towards more sustainable cities

Walking our way towards more sustainable cities

Designing cities with walkability in mind creates vibrant, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable urban landscapes.
Sun Aug 04 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
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?

Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 2) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?

Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ch'ng Gaik Bee @ Dalilah Bee Abdullah, Former Director of DBKL’s Building Control Department.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?

Consider This: River of Life Project (Part 1) - Afloat in Troubled Waters?

Launched with the vision of transforming the polluted rivers of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang into a vibrant city waterfront, KL’s River of Life project was hailed as a beacon of urban renewal. However, according to the latest Auditor-General’s Report, the River of Life project is neither likely to meet its deadline to be completed this year, nor has it met any of its objectives—despite close to RM4 billion already spent on the project. On this episode of episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Shuhana Shamsuddin, founder & first President of The Malaysian Urban Design Association PEREKABANDAR, which is a registered NGO championing good urban design practices, with aspirations to reclaim the character of Malaysian cities.
Wed Jul 17 2024
5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo

5G coverage in populated areas nationwide now 81.7 per cent - Teo

Teo Nie Ching said the construction of the 5G network is focused on urban areas with high economic activity.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism

The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable

Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 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