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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
The Government of Egypt and UN-Habitat announce dates for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum

The Government of Egypt and UN-Habitat announce dates for the twelfth session of the World Urban Forum

For the first time in 20 years, the forum will be returning to the African continent, Michal Mlynar said.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Affordable housing remain high on Malaysia's agenda

Affordable housing remain high on Malaysia's agenda

Reezal said that Malaysia's National Affordable Housing Policy will see about 500,000 affordable houses to be built by 2025.
Wed Jun 29 2022
Victor Pineda: Live long enough, we all acquire disability... world, get ready!

Victor Pineda: Live long enough, we all acquire disability... world, get ready!

Disability rights advocate Dr Victor Pineda tells AWANI Review of the dire need for action to address the needs of the disabled globally as he opines the universal truth that infirmity is certainty.
Mon Mar 05 2018
Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji

Sabah has allocated over RM75 million for education aid initiatives - Hajiji

Sabah has allocated RM75.5 million this year to implement 13 education aid initiatives for students, schools, parent-teacher associations, as well as Sabah student associations
Thu Mar 13 2025
Israel and US power in Syrian Faction

Israel and US power in Syrian Faction

The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially trigger a sectarian conflict between the Shiites and the Sunni majority in the region, drawing in Iran. Israeli commanders view this as potentially beneficial for Israel and its Western allies. According to one individual’s perspective, such a scenario could divert Iran’s focus and significantly delay its nuclear activities. Furthermore, some senior Israeli intelligence analysts believe that this development could even contribute to the eventual downfall of the current Iranian government.
Thu Mar 13 2025
The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement

The Philippines' former leader Rodrigo Duterte has been served an Interpol arrest warrant on his arrival from Hong Kong at Manila's main airport and is in custody, the office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a statement

The ICC took aim on the Philippine's War on Drugs, carried out by Duterte until his term ended in 2022. He advocated a full-scale fight against drug addiction, as well as against drug dealers.

The campaign was criticised by human rights monitors saying the government carried out extrajudicial killings.

Over 6,000 people involved in the drug trade were reportedly killed during the years-long operation.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam

Ismail Sabri will continue providing statement tomorrow - Azam

MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has confirmed that former PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will return tomorrow morning to continue providing his statement
Thu Mar 13 2025
PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects

PM Anwar wants faster implementation of rural infrastructure projects

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed the Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) to expedite basic infrastructure projects that are crucial for the well-being of the people.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia lays out demands for talks with US on Ukraine, sources say

Russia has presented the U.S. with a list of demands for a deal to end its war against Ukraine and reset relations with the US, sources say
Thu Mar 13 2025
Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes

Astro launches Max on the Ultra and Ulti Box, bringing more premium entertainment options to Malaysian homes

Astro, Malaysias leading content and entertainment provider, today announced that Max, the premier streaming service from Warner Bros.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration's "war on drugs"
Thu Mar 13 2025
Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

Canada announces plan to ease Syria sanctions

The Canadian government on Wednesday announced plans to ease sanctions on Syria during what it called a period of transition.
Thu Mar 13 2025
Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Zii Jia pulls out of Swiss Open due to injury

Malaysia's men's singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia has withdrawn from next week's Swiss Open due to a recurring right ankle injury.
Thu Mar 13 2025