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Asia
Controversy over Malaysia’s proposed Urban Renewal Act: PM Anwar says Malay land rights won’t be affected
PUSHING OUT THE VULNERABLE, SAY OPPONENTS The bill has already been criticised by politicians and some property owners before its…
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Mexico
Baja California bets on desalinization to fight Tijuana water scarcity
The northern Mexico state of Baja California is betting on desalinization to solve the Tijuana area’s drinking water scarcity, and…
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Asia
World’s second-tallest building Merdeka 118 tests Malaysia’s appetite for skyscrapers, property market
It’s “a breakdown of urban design”, said Mustapha. Kuala Lumpur’s soaring population fuelled more high-rise construction, but demand for homes,…
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Asia
‘Save us from this curse’: Villagers fear eviction as Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara takes form
To this end, the authorities are “training, upskilling and reskilling” people in fields such as coding and renewable energy. “I…
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Asia
Dim prospects for Hong Kong’s neon signs amid enhanced safety regulations, redevelopment efforts
“The workload used to be very heavy. In the past, I was making neon sign boards with two other masters.…
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