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
Landslide at Taman Bunga Raya: 52 residents evacuated
The occupants have been evacuated when part of the retaining wall at the housing area collapsed due to heavy rain yesterday.
Fri Aug 23 2024
Consider This: Madani Housing Blocks (Part 1) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Kashif Ansari, Co-Founder and Group CEO of the real estate data company, Juwai IQI.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Madani Housing Blocks (Part 2) — Integrating Affordability
Under the Madani Inclusive Housing initiative, the Prime Minister has mandated that all future housing projects allocate one or two blocks for lower-income groups. This initiative targets major cities like KL, Selangor, and Penang, where the affordability crisis is most acute. But will this bold move provide a sustainable solution for affordable housing in our cities, or are there unintended consequences we haven't yet considered? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Ar Sarly Adre Sarkum, Past President of the Malaysian Institute of Architects (PAM). He is also a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Wed Aug 21 2024
Children as young as 12 due in court over widespread riots
Those in court include the wife of a Conservative councillor accused of urging attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers via social media.
Tue Aug 13 2024
MADANI housing blocks required in new projects - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has instructed DBKL to incorporate MADANI housing blocks in every new residential project.
Tue Aug 06 2024
‘Datuk’ among three detained by MACC for alleged RM110 mln bribes
The trio were held by MACC for allegedly accepting bribes related to a housing project.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Malaysia-China to ink MoU on housing, urban planning, smart cities - Nga
Nga Kor Ming highlighted that Malaysia stands to gain the latest technology and expertise in housing and urban development from China.
Tue Jun 18 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can the Housing First approach succeed in Malaysia?
Homelessness is a longstanding and serious issue, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 31 2024
[COLUMNIST] Addressing the socioeconomic gaps in nutrition transition on health
Socioeconomic inequalities, including income, education, housing instability, etc., pose a significant risk for poor dietary choices.
Mon Apr 08 2024
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024
Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk
JPBD said 42 villages, seven schools, seven housing estates, and three places of worship in the district were also affected by the disaster.
Fri Mar 15 2024