
Bangkok's rising heat: Over 2,300 lives, billions in wages at risk
The report highlights that Bangkok is experiencing increasingly severe and prolonged heatwaves.
Thu Mar 27 2025

URA Act: Malaysian developers lead Australia's urban renewal while reforms stalls at home
Top-tier Malaysian property developers are leading Australia's largest urban renewal projects, while Malaysia is still debating the crucial Urban Renewal Act (URA)
Mon Mar 17 2025

Study warns climate change leads to more city fires
A new modelling study predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Urban renewal is not a new agenda, has started since 2012 - PM
Since 2012, 74 engagement sessions have been held and we have taken into account the problems faced by the people, PM says.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Malaysia calls for ASEAN cybercrime task force to tackle rising digital threats - Ahmad Zahid
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says must implement AI-driven predictive policing and real-time urban surveillance.
Mon Jan 20 2025

Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025

How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership - 4 lessons from around the globe
Historically, these arrangements help cities fund big infrastructure projects such as bridges and hospitals.
Sat Dec 28 2024

No Malaysians affected by unrest in Mozambique, says Wisma Putra
No Malaysians in Mozambique have been affected by the ongoing unrest, which has predominantly impacted urban areas, including the capital Maputo, said Malaysia's Foreign Ministry, Wisma Putra.
Thu Dec 26 2024

Floods: Government focusing on recovery efforts - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.
Wed Dec 04 2024

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

Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region
RSF controls parts of Omdurman and has fortified west Sudan, dividing the nation into rival zones.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025