News by Sanjugtha Vigneswarasamy

While women have come a long way in shattering the proverbial glass ceiling, achieving pay parity with their male counterparts is still a work in progress. The Department of Statistics Malaysia’s report on Salaries and Wages 2021 indicated an 8% variance in monthly wages earned. 

The government and town planners are stepping up efforts to transition the nation’s towns and cities into liveable communities with opportunities for a high quality of life, affordable homes, cleaner environment and green transportation options.

Humanity must be prioritised in achieving sustainable urban development. This was voiced in the National Planning Congress (NPC) 2023 held here yesterday.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or aspiring property investor, buying a house can give anyone a serious case of the heebie-jeebies.

Cities serve as essential community nodes, making the creation of safe spaces a global government priority. Yet, they are also significant sources of carbon emissions, requiring strategies for designing sustainable living conditions that harmonise with the environment.

The event brought together experts, government officials, industry professionals and stakeholders from various sectors to deliberate on critical issues related to urban development, sustainability and resilience.

Themed “Resilient Urbanisation: Planning Towards Malaysia MADANI”, the 14th series of WCSC will drive conversations to better handle, adapt and prepare for future shocks covering the main areas of economy, environment, governance and society.

The younger generation now is the dwellers of our cities in the future. Hence, the Young People’s Lab (YPLab) programme has created a platform for them to share their ideas and thoughts on what constitutes a sustainable and resilient city.

The time-worn areas surrounding Merdeka 118, the nation’s newest skyscraper, are the focus of new development ideas that will come from young talents garnered from the Young People’s Lab (YPLab) initiative this year.

Buying a residential property? Before you head to the bank for a loan, take a look at your credit score because it can significantly impact the lending rate you'll be offered.