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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
Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case

Federal Court sets March 13-14 for hearing of final appeals in Kevin Morais' murder case

Six men are appealing against the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold their conviction for murder and the death sentences.
Tue Jan 14 2025
UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA

UK man fined RM700 for entering protected area at KLIA

Polak Kendon is charged with entering a protected area at Gate C, level five of KLIA T1, without a valid pass.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use

The move aims at protecting children, its communications minister says.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work

Level Up: The Superman guide to the future of work

By 2030, tasks performed solely by humans are expected to shrink from 47% to 33%.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025

Future-proof your career: Master these 5 core skills to thrive by 2025

As automation takes over routine tasks, creativity will become a defining trait for employees.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting

Why the labour market is evolving and how employers are adapting

As AI and technology advance, skills like cognitive abilities, ethics, and technology-related expertise will either gain or lose importance.
Tue Jan 14 2025
US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election

US Justice Dept releases report on Trump attempt to overturn 2020 election

Investigations found Trump spread false 2020 voter fraud claims, pressured lawmakers, and pushed fake electors to overturn 2020 election.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris

Sydney closes nine beaches due to mysterious ball-shaped debris

Most of the samples of the ball-shaped debris were the size of marbles, with some larger, says Northern Beaches Council.
Tue Jan 14 2025
Distribution of RM13 bil SARA, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history

Distribution of RM13 bil SARA, STR aid begins tomorrow, highest in history

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.
Tue Jan 14 2025
[COLUMNIST] The hidden struggles hehind Malaysia’s GPI ranking

[COLUMNIST] The hidden struggles hehind Malaysia’s GPI ranking

Essentially, a nation may appear peaceful externally but lack the critical structures to sustain peace during stress or upheaval.
Tue Jan 14 2025