Consider This: Madani Housing Blocks (Part 1) — Integrating Affordability

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- India supports Malaysia’s participation in BRICS - PM
- Missing person: Situation still under control, 90% of cases solved

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Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka, 116, is set to be named the world’s oldest person by Guinness World records after the death of Spain’s Maria Branyas Morera at the age of 117.

Former US President Barack Obama returned to the national stage to boost his longtime democratic ally Kamala Harris in her presidential bid against Donald Trump.

The police have not discovered any criminal element in the death of singer Muhammad Nidza Afham Mokhtar, according to its latest investigation findings.

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.

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.

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1. Malaysia, India elevate ties, sign 8 MoUs
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- Govt launches PuTERA35 to uplift Bumiputera's economy
- World Humanitarian Day: Putting an end to unjust killing in Gaza

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On World Humanitarian Day, Nur Hafizah Shamsudin from Viva Palestina Malaysia highlights the need to protect civilians and aid workers from unjust killings in Gaza as the death tolls of Palestinians tops the 40,000-mark.

The government has launched the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), which will prioritise the economic development of the Bumiputera community.

Britain activated an emergency measure to hold suspects in police station cells until prison beds become available, amid long-standing capacity issues and recent outbreaks of anti-migrant riots.

The report on Malaysia’s first National Baseline Assessment on Business and Human Rights has just been released, shining a spotlight on how corporate actions can directly impact fundamental human rights. As Malaysia pushes for greater economic growth, this report raises urgent questions about whether businesses are doing enough to protect the rights of workers and communities. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to lawyer Edmund Bon, Representative of Malaysia to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, and lead consultant for the National Baseline Assessment report.

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- Civil servants to get 7%-15% pay raise under SSPA - PM
- Gaza: Planes carrying injured Palestinians land in Malaysia

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The new SSPA which will take effect in December will be performance based, ensuring only those who excel will be rewarded, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Five people, including two doctors, have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry last year, following a probe that uncovered an underground network of drug suppliers distributing ketamine.