Urban Redevelopment Act: A comprehensive solution or a temporary fix?
Datuk Chang Kim Loong, Secretary-General of the National House Buyers Association (HBA), will speak about tackling one of the most pressing urban issues of our time: the Urban Redevelopment Act. Is this legislation the comprehensive solution we’ve been waiting for to eradicate urban slums, or is it merely a temporary fix?
Thu Aug 15 2024
![Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51708059057_TBGrannyrappersSo.jpg)
Down on the farm, South Korean granny rappers drop the beat
Suni and the Seven Princesses are rapping about farm life and bringing energy to a quiet rural area threatened by a population slump.
Sat Feb 17 2024
![Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51695299497_MALEESHAKHARWA.jpg)
Chance encounter transforms girl from Mumbai slum into teenage model, internet influencer
Her breakthrough reflects gradually changing attitudes in a country where advertising and Bollywood films glorify fair-skin as ideal beauty.
Sat Sep 23 2023
![After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61694080759_animalambulance.jpg)
After slums and monkeys, Delhi removes stray dogs from streets as G20 nears
Authorities have already cleared many slums in the city and put up cutouts of langurs to scare away monkeys from public spaces.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81693910688_GSummit.jpg)
Many slums disappear from Delhi ahead of G20 summit
Residents of a slum cluster in New Delhi's Janta Camp area were left homeless, as their houses were demolished over the past few months.
Tue Sep 05 2023
![Marriages in China slump to historic low Marriages in China slump to historic low](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51443760180_wedding.jpg)
Marriages in China slump to historic low
The drop in couples tieing the knot, comes as authorities deal with a declining birth rate and a falling population.
Mon Jun 12 2023
![Chelsea 0-1 Southampton: Azpilicueta stretchered off as Blues slump to shock loss Chelsea 0-1 Southampton: Azpilicueta stretchered off as Blues slump to shock loss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676755916_ReeceJames.jpg)
Chelsea 0-1 Southampton: Azpilicueta stretchered off as Blues slump to shock loss
Chelsea's poor form continued as they went down to a 1-0 defeat to Southampton at Stamford Bridge while they also lost captain Cesar Azpilicueta to a serious injury.
Sun Feb 19 2023
![Adidas slumps as Kanye split triggers new profit warning Adidas slumps as Kanye split triggers new profit warning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71676022415_yeezy.jpg)
Adidas slumps as Kanye split triggers new profit warning
Adidas ended its partnership with the rapper and fashion designer now known as Ye after he made antisemitic remarks.
Fri Feb 10 2023
![AR Rahman tampil dengan konsert memukau di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil AR Rahman tampil dengan konsert memukau di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/41674946288_ARRahmancomingt.jpg)
AR Rahman tampil dengan konsert memukau di Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil
Penyanyi itu memukau penonton dengan lagu hitnya yang dihasilkannya untuk filem Slumdog Millionaire, yakni 'Jai Ho' dan 'Oh Sayo'.
Sun Jan 29 2023
![Luis Enrique to consider future after Morocco inflict more penalty heartache on Spain Luis Enrique to consider future after Morocco inflict more penalty heartache on Spain](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670372181_LuisEnrique.jpg)
Luis Enrique to consider future after Morocco inflict more penalty heartache on Spain
Luis Enrique believes it is "not the right time" to discuss his future after Spain slumped to a shock World Cup exit against Morocco, saying he could yet stay on as La Roja's head coach.
Tue Dec 06 2022
![Bad buzz? Why 'slum tourism' is back in the spotlight on Twitter Bad buzz? Why 'slum tourism' is back in the spotlight on Twitter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51662721356_slum.jpg)
Bad buzz? Why 'slum tourism' is back in the spotlight on Twitter
In India, so-called slum tourism continues to find a market among visitors.
Sun Sep 11 2022
![Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651741549_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church
Kishida seeks to distance his administration from the controversial church group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41657282029_MECCA.jpg)
Mecca businesses see hajj boom ending pandemic slump
Business owners are hoping for a quick recovery as hundreds of thousands of worshippers flock to the region this week.
Sat Jul 09 2022
#KiniNews: Malaysia's GDP falls 17.1% in Q2, worst since 1998
Malaysia's gross domestic product for the second quarter (Q2) contracted by 17.1 percent compared to the same period last year.
This is the first time quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) change is in the negative territory since Q3 2009 (-1.1 percent).
According to Reuters, this is the worst slump since the Asia financial crisis which saw GDP shrink by 11.2 percent in Q4 of 1998.
This is the first time quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) change is in the negative territory since Q3 2009 (-1.1 percent).
According to Reuters, this is the worst slump since the Asia financial crisis which saw GDP shrink by 11.2 percent in Q4 of 1998.
Sun Mar 20 2022
![Nigerian floating slum braces for more storm damage Nigerian floating slum braces for more storm damage](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71646111909_LAGOS.jpg)
Nigerian floating slum braces for more storm damage
More than 34 pct of Lagos's territory was vulnerable to flooding in 2019, up from just 1 pct at the start of this century, the report said.
Tue Mar 01 2022