KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for better access to climate financing for secondary and intermediary cities, alongside greater investment in resilient housing to protect vulnerable communities from floods, the urban heat island effect and other climate threats.
Malaysia Calls For Better Access To Climate Financing For Secondary, Intermediary Cities
Nga Kor Ming, housing, climate change, climate fin
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Malaysia urges improved climate finance access for secondary and intermediary cities and increased resilient housing investment to protect vulnerable communities from floods and heat. Housing Minister Nga Kor Ming highlighted four priorities and supported Turkey’s SURFF initiative.
- Malaysia seeks better concessional financing for secondary/intermediary cities.
- Minister Nga outlined four priorities: reduce investment risks, empower local authorities, protect vulnerable communities, mobilise innovative capital.
- He supports Turkey’s Sustainable Urban Resilience Financing Facility (SURFF).
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Also reported by Malay Mail , New Straits Times
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