The Role of World Leaders for Sustainability

With the remaining more or less than five years towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the progress of its 17 goals seems to be rather slow and stagnated. According to the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2024, the current progress falls far short of what is intended to meet the SDGs, and this is mainly due to the convergence of multiple global crises.

‘Idul Fitri, returning to one’s Primordial Nature

Muslims the world over are currently in their festive mood, particularly in Malaysia where they celebrate ‘Idul Fitri for roughly a month.
In appreciating the significance of ‘Idul Fitri, we often come across its explanation as “returning to the fiTrah,” with the “T” therein representing a special Arabic alphabet which is pronounced with a stronger, more emphatic “t” sound.

Akta Pembaharuan Semula Bandar: Imbangkan Keadilan dan Pembangunan

Pembaharuan bandar adalah nadi kepada visi Malaysia sebagai negara maju, selari dengan Rancangan Malaysia Ke-12 (RMKe-12) dan Dasar Perancangan Fizikal Negara (DPFN). Akta Pembaharuan Semula Bandar (PSB), yang kini dalam perbincangan Parlimen, bertujuan memodenkan kawasan usang dan meningkatkan daya saing ekonomi bandar. Namun, cadangan seperti penurunan ambang persetujuan pemilik kepada 75% atau 51%, pampasan yang tidak terjamin, dan risiko gentrifikasi telah mencetuskan kontroversi.