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The Sun
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia takes lead in shaping cities of tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to lead the region's urban development agenda as it prepares to host three landmark events under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the events would serve as strategic platforms to strengthen city-level diplomacy, promote policy innovation and position Malaysia as a regional thought leader in sustainable urbanisation. 'We are unveiling three landmark events – the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Asean Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals (MGMAC) – that will shape Asean's urban future, turning Kuala Lumpur into a regional hub for innovation. 'As the Asean chair and newly appointed UN-Habitat Assembly president, Malaysia embraces the dual role as a regional convener and global advocate for sustainable urban development,' he said during the pre-launch ceremony and the unveiling of Prasarana and GoKL buses as official transport partners yesterday. Held under the theme 'Asean Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability', the events are expected to draw over 8,000 participants, including governors, mayors, policymakers, youth and private sector leaders. Nga said the forums will focus on four key pillars: climate resilience, inclusivity and public well-being, digital transformation and sustainability through partnerships. 'They are not merely abstract ideals, but blueprints grounded in real case studies, actionable solutions and policy recommendations, empowering leaders to respond to urban challenges with clarity and commitment.' The programme will include eight technical visits, five stakeholder assemblies, a 100-booth urban exposition and over 150 sessions and forums led by more than 200 experts from Asean and beyond. Nga emphasised the ministry's commitment to inclusivity, noting that 6,000 participants have already registered, with 200 Asean youth volunteers selected from countries including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. 'This is a true expression of democratic urban governance. The event belongs to everyone – from governors and mayors to children, youth, women, academics and the private sector.' During the ceremony, he introduced Prasarana and GoKL buses as 'moving ambassadors' for the upcoming forums, aimed at raising public awareness and engagement in the lead-up to August. Nga also paid tribute to KL Mayor Datuk Seri Maimunah Mohd Sharif for taking on the role of host city, commending KL City Hall's commitment to ensuring seamless execution across infrastructure, logistics and outreach. 'With just 30 days to go, I urge all stakeholders to move forward with unity and pride in making ASUF, AGMF and MGMAC 2025 a milestone for sustainable and inclusive urban growth in Asean.'
The Star
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Star
M'sia leads sustainable city charge
Charting course: Nga attending the pre-launch ceremony for the three Asean events with Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and GoKL as official transport partners, in Kuala Lumpur. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/TheStar KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to become the centre for sustainable urban development in the region with the pre-launch of three major events under its Asean chairmanship. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, who disclosed this, said that the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum, Asean Governors and Mayors Forum, and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals will take place here. Organised by the ministry, he said the three annual events were planned from Aug 10 to 15 under the theme 'Asean Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability'. Nga said the events would focus on four core aspects – developing climate-resilient cities; inclusive, healthy and caring cities; digital transformation and innovation; and possible collaborative pathways to sustainability in the region – in over 150 forum sessions. 'These will not merely be abstract ideals; it will be presented as blueprints anchored in actionable solutions, real case studies and policy recommendations. 'This will empower leaders and participants to respond to urban challenges with clarity and commitment,' he said at the pre-launch ceremony for the three events yesterday. Nga said over 8,000 participants were expected to attend, adding that they would include mayors, governors, academia and private sector leaders from over 500 cities across the region and the world. 'This is not just an honour; it is a testament to the world's trust in our values and vision to advance inclusive, people-focused and sustainable urban development. 'This is a golden opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment and dedication to advancing sustainable urban development not only at the national level but also across the region. 'This could be the defining chapter in both Malaysia's and Asean's story in transforming our cities into beacons of sustainability, inclusivity and hope,' he added, inviting more local partners, institutions, individuals and urban actors to join in. The minister said Prasarana Malaysia Bhd and GoKL Buses would be the official transport partners for the events.
The Sun
19 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
KL to become regional hub for urban innovation, says Nga
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to lead the region's urban development agenda as it prepares to host three landmark events under its 2025 Asean Chairmanship, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming. He said the events would serve as strategic platforms to strengthen city-level diplomacy, promote policy innovation, and position Malaysia as a regional thought leader in sustainable urbanisation. 'We are unveiling three landmark events—the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Asean Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF), and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals (MGMAC)—that will shape Asean's urban future, turning Kuala Lumpur into a regional hub for innovation. 'As Asean Chair and newly appointed UN-Habitat Assembly President, Malaysia embraces its dual role as a regional convener and global advocate for sustainable urban development,' he said during the pre-launch ceremony and the unveiling of Prasarana and GoKL buses as official transport partners today . Held under the theme 'Asean Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability', the events are expected to draw over 8,000 participants, including governors, mayors, policymakers, youth, and private sector leaders. Nga said the forums will focus on four key pillars: climate resilience, inclusivity and public well-being, digital transformation, and sustainability through partnerships. 'These are not merely abstract ideals, but blueprints grounded in real case studies, actionable solutions, and policy recommendations—empowering leaders to respond to urban challenges with clarity and commitment,' he said. The programme will include eight technical visits, five stakeholder assemblies, a 100-booth Urban Expo, and over 150 sessions and forums led by more than 200 experts from Asean and beyond. Nga emphasised the ministry's commitment to inclusivity, noting that 6,000 participants have already registered, with 200 Asean youth volunteers selected from countries including Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. 'This is a true expression of democratic urban governance. The event belongs to everyone—from governors and mayors to children, youth, women, academics and the private sector,' he said. During the ceremony, he also introduced Prasarana and GoKL buses as 'moving ambassadors' for the upcoming forums, aimed at raising public awareness and engagement in the lead-up to August. Nga also paid tribute to Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Paduka TPr. Dr Maimunah Mohd Sharif for taking on the role of Host City, commending DBKL's commitment to ensuring seamless execution across infrastructure, logistics and outreach. 'With just 30 days to go, I urge all stakeholders to move forward with unity and pride in making ASUF, AGMF and MGMAC 2025 a milestone for sustainable and inclusive urban growth in Asean,' he said.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Three major events set to turn KL into urban development nexus in August
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is set to become the centre of sustainable urban development activities in the region with three major upcoming events under its Asean Chairmanship, says Nga Kor Ming. The Housing and Local Government Minister said that the Asean Sustainable Urbanisation Forum (ASUF), Asean Governors and Mayors Forum (AGMF) and Meeting of Governors and Mayors of Asean Capitals (MGMAC) are scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur. He said the three annual events, organised by his ministry, will be from Aug 10 to 15. Nga said the three events, themed "Asean Future Cities and Regions: Inclusivity and Sustainability", would focus on four core aspects during an estimated 150 forums and sessions. These are: developing climate-resilient cities; inclusive, healthy, and caring cities; digital transformation and innovation; and possible collaborative pathways to sustainability in the region. 'These will not merely be abstract ideals but will be presented as blueprints anchored in actionable solutions, real case studies, and policy recommendations. 'This will empower leaders and participants to respond to urban challenges with clarity and commitment,' he said in his speech at the pre-launch ceremony for the three events on Tuesday (July 8). He added that the events are expected to draw in over 8,000 participants over the six days. They will include key figures in urban development such as mayors, governors, academics and private sector leaders from over 500 cities across the region and the world. 'This is not just an honour, it is a testament to the world's trust in our values and vision to advance inclusive, people-focused and sustainable urban development. 'This is a golden opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment and dedication to advancing sustainable urban development, not only at the national level but also across the region. 'This could be the defining chapter in both Malaysia and Asean's story in transforming our cities into beacons of sustainability, inclusivity and hope,' he said. Nga invited more local partners, institutions, individuals and urban actors to join the events for the betterment of the nation. He also said that Prasarana Malaysia Bhd (Prasarana) and GoKL Buses would be the official transport partners for the three events, serving as both public transportation and mobile ambassadors.
