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Bangkok's rising heat: Over 2,300 lives, billions in wages at risk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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
Sudan's army shells Omdurman in push to oust RSF from capital region

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

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'

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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