Malaysia's Strategic Bid for UN-Habitat Presidency

Malaysia's Bid for UN-Habitat Presidency Gains Momentum: Minister Nga Kor Ming Leads Diplomatic Push in Nairobi Malaysia is actively pursuing the presidency of UN-Habitat, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming led a Malaysian delegation to Nairobi, Kenya, for a series of crucial bilateral meetings at UN-Habitat headquarters. These meetings, held on May 28th, 2025, focused on securing international support for Malaysia's candidacy. The video report from Astro AWANI shows Minister Kor Ming engaging in discussions with representatives from various nations. The meetings were aimed at strengthening alliances and exchanging perspectives on Malaysia's vision for sustainable urban development. One key meeting involved discussions with a Mexican representative, reflecting the regional rotation system for the UN-Habitat presidency. "This is a significant step in advancing Malaysia's vision for inclusive, sustainable, and innovative urban development," stated a source close to the Malaysian delegation, emphasizing the importance of the Nairobi meetings. Malaysia's participation in the UN-Habitat process demonstrates its commitment to global sustainable development goals. The successful outcome of these meetings could place Malaysia at the forefront of shaping international urban planning policies for the next four years, starting in 2025.