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The Star
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia pursues historic UN-Habitat presidency
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is making a concerted effort to carve its name in history by seeking the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2026-2029 term. The Housing and Local Government Ministry, in a statement Thursday (May 29), said that various strategies and plans have been meticulously coordinated over the past two years, including bilateral meetings with the current presidency holder, Mexico; the host of the 2026 World Urban Forum, Azerbaijan; and strategic partner, Iran. "Upon arrival in Nairobi, Kenya, the national delegation, led by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming ( pic ), immediately began final preparations in the effort to elevate the nation's stature as president of UN-Habitat," the statement read. The ministry said Nga also delivered a speech at a multilateral meeting related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sustainable development agenda co-organised by Italy and UN-Habitat. Meanwhile, in a bilateral meeting at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Malaysia expressed its intent to learn from Mexico's presidency since 2019 and sought support for its own candidacy, during talks with Mexico's Secretary-General for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, Enrique Javier Ochoa Martiner. Nga also gave assurances that Malaysia is committed to continuing the legacy of excellence left by past leadership and to strengthening multilateral cooperation within the UN-Habitat framework. - Bernama
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia seeks UN-Habitat presidency 2026-2029
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is making a concerted effort to carve its name in history by seeking the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2026–2029 term. The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), in a statement today, said that various strategies and plans have been meticulously coordinated over the past two years, including bilateral meetings with the current presidency holder, Mexico; the host of the 2026 World Urban Forum, Azerbaijan; and strategic partner, Iran. 'Upon arrival in Nairobi, Kenya, the national delegation led by the Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming immediately began final preparations in the effort to elevate the nation's stature as President of UN-Habitat,' the statement read. KPKT said Nga also delivered a speech at a multilateral meeting related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sustainable development agenda co-organised by Italy and UN-Habitat. Meanwhile, in a bilateral meeting at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Malaysia expressed its intent to learn from Mexico's presidency since 2019 and sought support for its own candidacy, during talks with Mexico's Secretary General for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, Enrique Javier Ochoa Martiner. Nga also gave assurance that Malaysia is committed to continuing the legacy of excellence left by past leadership and to strengthening multilateral cooperation within the UN-Habitat framework.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia pursues historic UN-Habitat presidency
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is making a concerted effort to carve its name in history by seeking the presidency of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for the 2026–2029 term. The Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT), in a statement today, said that various strategies and plans have been meticulously coordinated over the past two years, including bilateral meetings with the current presidency holder, Mexico; the host of the 2026 World Urban Forum, Azerbaijan; and strategic partner, Iran. 'Upon arrival in Nairobi, Kenya, the national delegation led by the Minister of Housing and Local Government Nga Kor Ming immediately began final preparations in the effort to elevate the nation's stature as President of UN-Habitat,' the statement read. KPKT said Nga also delivered a speech at a multilateral meeting related to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a sustainable development agenda co-organised by Italy and UN-Habitat. Meanwhile, in a bilateral meeting at the UN-Habitat Headquarters in Nairobi, Malaysia expressed its intent to learn from Mexico's presidency since 2019 and sought support for its own candidacy, during talks with Mexico's Secretary General for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights, Enrique Javier Ochoa Martiner. Nga also gave assurance that Malaysia is committed to continuing the legacy of excellence left by past leadership and to strengthening multilateral cooperation within the UN-Habitat framework.
Arab Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Indian Embassy in Kuwait Hosts 'A Tree for Mother' Environmental Event
KUWAIT CITY, May 2: As part of the global initiative launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, titled "A Tree For Mother," the Embassy of India in Kuwait, in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will host a special environmental event on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Nature Reserve on the Subiya Expressway. In a statement, the Indian Embassy stated that the event is designed to raise environmental awareness and inspire communities to plant trees in honor of mothers and their invaluable role in life. Participants will have the opportunity to plant a native sapling marked with a sign bearing their mother's name, serving as a symbolic gesture of love and gratitude. This event is part of a broader global movement that has already led to the planting of over 1.4 billion trees across India and other parts of the world, strengthening efforts to promote environmental sustainability and combat climate change. The Embassy warmly invites both Kuwaiti citizens and expatriate communities to take part in this meaningful initiative that brings people together through the shared values of appreciation, giving, and environmental stewardship.
