[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
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 2) - Proposed PRR: Assessing Merits & Challenges
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Suraya Ismail, Director of Research at Khazanah Research Institute, where she focuses on Housing, Cities and Urbanisation. She’s a member of the Panel of Experts for the Ministry of Development and Local Government.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Consider This: New Public Housing? (Part 1) - Will Proposed PRR Ensure Better Liveability?
The Housing and Local Government Ministry is proposing a new model of public housing, to be named Program Residensi Rakyat. Amidst promises enhancing the quality of life for its residents, questions loom large regarding the feasibility and impact of this ambitious initiative. On #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Hamdan Abdul Majeed, Managing Director of Think City, which has been involved in dialogue, research, and initiatives aimed at creating liveable public housing in Malaysia.
Mon Apr 01 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
Special housing should be built to prepare for ageing population - KLSP2040
KLSP2040 projects that the elderly population will be higher in 2040, namely at 17.3 per cent, compared to 9.2 per cent in 2025.
Wed Nov 15 2023
Parking woes at PPRs, stratified residential buildings causing distress to residents, public
Residents are forced to park their vehicles on the main roads outside the housing areas, narrowing the two-lane roadway.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Mindef to build over 7,300 housing units under 'SASaR'
The Defence Ministry will build more than 7,300 housing units under the 'One Military Member, One House' (SASaR) programme at the Wardieburn and Genting Klang Camps in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Proposal to use special guarantee fund for sick projects to be submitted to MOF
The fund is proposed to be used for affordable housing projects under RM300,000 and for projects with at least 80% progress status.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks, deaths pass 1,100
In response, Israeli air strikes hit housing blocks, tunnels, a mosque and homes of Hamas officials in Gaza, killing more than 400 people.
Mon Oct 09 2023
Public low, medium cost houses in Penang not allowed to be leased out - Sundarajoo
Datuk Seri S.Sundarajoo said affordable housing units are heavily subsidised and are only meant for those who can't afford expensive homes.
Thu Oct 05 2023
KPT does not plan to continue PTPTN loan repayment discount initiative under Budget 2023
Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry would focus on digitalisation, research and innovation and student housing.
Wed Oct 04 2023
12MP MTR: 151 MPs took part in debate, winding-up next week
The issues included rice shortage, housing, corruption, implementation of targeted subsidies, infrastructure development in Sabah and S'wak.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Fire in Manila residential and warehouse building kills 16
The two-storey building was used as a warehouse and workers' housing for a T-shirt printing business.
Thu Aug 31 2023
S.Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy
The group entered a building housing the Japanese embassy in Seoul during a protest against the release of Fukushima nuclear plant water.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Senator AS Bernie Sanders sokong penuntut kolej pro-Palestin
Senator Amerika Syarikat (AS) Bernie Senders menyuarakan sokongannya pada Jumaat kepada penuntut kolej yang menunjuk perasaan terhadap serangan Israel ke atas Semenanjung Gaza.
Sat May 04 2024
Separuh akhir Piala Thomas: Lee Zii Jia akur kehebatan Shi Yuqi
Lee Zii Jia, gagal membutirkan mata pertama negara apabila tewas secara set langsung kepada pemain nombor dua dunia dari China, Shi Yuqi.
Sat May 04 2024
Musim kemarau: Agensi cuaca Indonesia beri amaran cuaca panas, hujan
Kira-kira 63.66 peratus wilayah Indonesia akan mengalami musim kemarau dari Mei hingga Ogos tahun ini.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil KKB
Pengerusi BERSIH, Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz berkata pertubuhan itu akan turut memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil Kuala Kubu Bharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
Besut, Felda Belara catat lebih 37 darjah celsius
Felda Tenang di Besut dan Felda Belara di Kuala Terengganu merekodkan suhu panas tahap dua melebihi 37 darjah celsius selama tiga hari berturut-turut.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih akan anjurkan kongres Mei depan
Bersih akan menganjurkan Kongres Bersih sebagai medan mengumpulkan pertubuhan masyarakat sivil, mahasiswa dan rakyat.
Sat May 04 2024
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi
Hujan lebat lebih empat jam di Kota Tinggi, Johor menyebabkan kawasan rendah di daerah itu dinaiki air.
Sat May 04 2024
Bersih pantau perjalanan PRK Kuala Kubu Baharu
Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) akan memantau perjalanan Pilihan Raya Kecil (PRK) Kuala Kubu Baharu yang akan berlangsung pada 11 Mei depan.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Banjir kilat di Kota Tinggi, 1 PPS dibuka
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
PM Anwar umum peruntukan RM250,000 kepada persatuan di Parlimen Tambun
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengumumkan peruntukan sebanyak RM250,000 kepada persatuan-persatuan di kawasan Parlimen Tambun hari ini.
Sat May 04 2024