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PUTRAJAYA (Aug 30): The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) has launched an initiative to help local artistes in need to own their first home at People's Housing Project (PPR) schemes.

Malaysian women often fare better than they think they can, and in the building and construction industry, the so-called fairer sex are beginning to pull their weight towards a more gender-balanced workforce, including in top management.

For Prof Datuk Dr Asma Ismail, the vice-chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), being a leader is about uplifting the overall ecosystem and in making an impact no matter the area that one is in.

One of the most adored and respected women in Malaysia — Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali was conferred the title Ibu Negara (Mother of the Nation) this month by the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) for her lifelong contribution to the nation, in conjunction with this year’s National Women’s Day which fell on Aug 25.

PETALING JAYA (Aug 29): Japan’s Tokyo (pictured) is the safest city globally, according to the Safe Cities Index (SCI) by The Economist Intelligence Unit, a research and analysis division under The Economist Group.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has made 'unprecedented' contributions to Chinese education and was a tolerant leader when it came to racial and religion matters, the High Court was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Unfazed by worries of supply overhang in the property market, UEM Sunrise Bhd (UEMS) plans to nearly double the size of its new launches next year.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29): Property developer Hua Yang Bhd is expecting an improved financial year (FY2020) backed by its strategy to aggressively drive sales towards first-time homebuyers and upgraders.

KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 29):  Advancecon Holdings Bhd said it is set to make significant progress in two of its major West Coast Expressway (WCE) contracts moving forward due to the recent sizeable site possessions.

PUTRAJAYA (Aug 28): The Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Ministry wants more non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to offer their support for the National Community Policy or Dasar Komuniti Negara (DKN) which was formulated to enhance the lives of the B40 group.