KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will run for the United Nations Human Settlement (UN-Habitat) Assembly presidency for the 2026-2029 term, says Nga Kor Ming.
“We have received support from Asean, China, Russia and the Turkic states, our partners in the habitat agenda” said the Housing and Local Government Minister during his keynote speech at the two-day Future Cities Summit 2024 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here on Tuesday (Oct 22).
He said the support is vital as Malaysia prepares to take over the Asean chairmanship next year and reach the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) through local governments.
The 17 SDG were adopted by all UN members in 2015 to create peace and prosperity for people and the planet while tackling climate change and working to preserve oceans and forests.
“As we prepare to assume the Asean chairmanship in 2025, it is vital for all Malaysians to unite in driving forward sustainable initiatives and set a powerful example for the region.
“We are also implementing the new Urban Agenda to help local governments achieve the SDGs,” said Nga.
The Cabinet decided in April that Nga’s ministry would represent the country for the nomination of the UN-Habitat Assembly presidency.
On Sept 17, it was reported that Malaysia had achieved 43% of all 248 indicators of the SDGs.
