Hong Kong struggles to improve conditions in tiny, crowded homes
Over 200,000 in Hong Kong live in cramped sub-divided flats, enduring musty odours and bedbugs in sweltering summers.
Sun Jan 12 2025
The Ghosts of Grenfell: No penalties for UK firms that used deadly building material
Most public housing providers declined to outline their reasons for pursuing or not pursuing cases.
Mon Jan 06 2025
Monitor children’s movement and don’t view floods as water fest - Kuantan police
Pahang was once again hit by floods, with four PPS opened in the Maran district early this morning, housing 52 victims from 12 families.
Tue Dec 10 2024
Social Housing in Cambodia Addresses Climate Change
We spoke with His Excellency Mao Vibol, Under Secretary of State for Cambodia’s Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning, and Construction, about the country’s efforts to integrate climate resilience into social housing. He shared insights on sustainable urban planning and the role of affordable housing in addressing the challenges of climate change.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
AWANI Tonight: COP29: Affordable housing to feature climate-resilient designs
The Housing and Local Government Ministry plans to incorporate climate-resilient designs into future affordable housing projects to ensure the urban poor are included in Malaysia's sustainability transition, says Minister Nga Kor Ming at COP29.
Wed Nov 20 2024
[COLUMNIST] Housing: A necessity that not many can afford in Malaysia
Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Niaga Spotlight: Urban Redevelopment: Balancing Interests of Rakyat & Developers
The Urban Redevelopment Act (URA) is a proposed law that aims to revitalise cities by improving infrastructure, urban living quality, and the safety of older buildings in Malaysia.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) is working with various agencies, including the Attorney General's Chamber, to draft the URA to be tabled in Parliament by 2025.
Niaga Spotlight features Datuk Chang Kim Loong
Honorary Secretary General, National House Buyers Association (HBA) Malaysia and Saleha Yusoff
Executive Director and Regional Head of Research & Consulting, Nawawi Tie Property Consultants in a panel discussion which aims to balance Rakyat’s housing interests and home buyers rights with government and developers’ vision for sustainable urban renewal.
Fri Nov 15 2024
Malaysia achieves 89 per cent progress in affordable housing target
Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
Tue Nov 12 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
Security guard pleads not guilty to raping daughter, causing hurt to three other children
The man was charged with raping the girl at a public housing estate in Cheras, from December 2023 until February this year
Tue Oct 22 2024
AWANI Tonight: Finland zoo returns giant pandas to China over cost
Finland will return two giant pandas to China this November, more than eight years ahead of schedule, as the zoo housing them can no longer afford their upkeep.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Fear of 'lost generation' as Gaza school year begins with all classes shut
Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.
Fri Sep 13 2024
Cops cripple ‘Geng Bala’ with arrest of 11 members
According to police, the gang typically targeted homes in residential areas without security guards and luxury housing.
Mon Sep 02 2024
Australia to limit foreign student enrolments in migration crackdown
The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.
Tue Aug 27 2024