Zaliha: M'sia is first non-European nation to join Davos Baukultur Alliance
Malaysia has been officially recognised as the first country outside Europe to join the Davos Baukultur Alliance, a global initiative under the World Economic Forum (WEF) that emphasises cultural values in urban development.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Dr Zaliha Mustafa announced the milestone recognition during her welcoming speech at the Davos Baukultur Alliance Members Annual Meeting 2025 held at Ateneo Veneto, Venice, yesterday...
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