Geng Suka Bersih: Malaysian writer turns PPR litter problem into art, then into a cleanliness revolution

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- When Hatta Midy first moved to the Kg Baru Hicom People's Housing Project (PPR) in 2010, the Sekinchan-born writer sought nothing more than a quiet sanctuary to live, eat, and... Read More

Malaysia to pursue compensation over cancelled missile deal as Norwegian firm seeks talks

Kuala Lampur, June 9 -- KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 - Norwegian defence firm Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is seeking to negotiate with Malaysia after the latter pressed Norway to expedite compensation for a... Read More

How Malaysia's National Heritage Act protects historical buildings - and why it may need more teeth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 -- Malaysia is home to a treasure trove of heritage sites that stand as lasting reminders of the country's history, but conserving these centuries-old buildings is not as simple a... Read More

Seven parties, one community: Why the Indian Malaysian vote could swing or stay home in GE16

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 -- Ethnic Indian voters, long seen as a crucial swing bloc in Malaysia's tightest electoral contests, could play a muted but potentially decisive role in the 16th general election... Read More

Fresh seafood, wet markets and nostalgia come alive in Ryzalman Misran's 'Berapa Sekilo' art exhibition

Kuala Lampur, June 2 -- PETALING JAYA, June 2 - Long before neighbourhood malls and grocery delivery apps gained traction, traditional wet markets flourished as the heartbeat of local communities. Ba... Read More

Same devotion, different dates: Why some countries observe Wesak on different days - and how Malaysian buddhists celebrate it

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 -- Some 2,500 years ago, Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini - located in present-day Nepal - and is said to have later become the Buddha or "the enlightened one" while ... Read More

Stagnant rents, mounting arrears force DBKL to spend more on PPR upkeep amid worsening public facilities

Kuala Lampur, May 26 -- KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 - Stagnant rental rates and rental arrears amounting to millions of ringgit have rendered public housing in Malaysia unsustainable, a report by Think City ... Read More

When communities take charge: How once-neglected lift lobbies in two PPRs now serve as bustling community hubs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 -- Lift lobbies in most People's Housing Projects (PPR) seldom age well. Instead, they often fade into dingy, dirty and vandalised spaces that residents hurry across without stop... Read More

One shock away from crisis: Report says nearly a fifth of PPR households have no savings, over half can last only three months or less

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 -- Public housing in Malaysia, originally designed as short-term shelter for the urban poor, now risks keeping its tenants for far longer than intended, according to a recent Thin... Read More

Think City report: Stress, sleepless nights and violent crime still plague Klang Valley PPR residents

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 -- A majority of residents living in public housing continue to struggle with mental health issues more than three years after the Covid-19 pandemic subsided, according to a recen... Read More

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