housing

Over 200,000 in Hong Kong live in cramped sub-divided flats, enduring musty odours and bedbugs in sweltering summers.

Most public housing providers declined to outline their reasons for pursuing or not pursuing cases.

Pahang was once again hit by floods, with four PPS opened in the Maran district early this morning, housing 52 victims from 12 families.

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.

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.

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.

Housing, while viewed by some as an investment, has become increasingly unaffordableforothers.

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.

Nga Kor Ming says the ministry is confident of achieving the 500,000-unit target set under the 12th Malaysia Plan.

The report highlights urban areas often sit at the front lines of the climate crisis and are increasingly vulnerable to sudden shocks.

The man was charged with raping the girl at a public housing estate in Cheras, from December 2023 until February this year

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.

Many of Gaza's schools are turning into emergency shelters housing thousands of displaced families.

According to police, the gang typically targeted homes in residential areas without security guards and luxury housing.

The government looks to rein in record migration that has contributed to a spike in home rental prices.