Housing Minister addresses global housing crisis at World Cities Day event
What happened
Nga Kor Ming, who is president of the UN-Habitat Assembly, delivered a keynote address in Fuzhou, China, on October 29, 2026. He stated that 3.4 billion people globally experience some form of housing inadequacy, including over 1.16 billion living in informal settlements. Nga Kor Ming also noted that 44% of urban renters worldwide spend an unsustainable proportion of their income on rent.
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Why it matters
The address highlighted the growing pressure of rising housing costs and widening social inequalities globally. Nga Kor Ming stressed that addressing the crisis requires governments to ensure housing is affordable, safe, and well-connected to public transport and employment opportunities.
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Who's involved
- Nga Kor MingDelivered the keynote address and is president of the UN-Habitat Assembly
- United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeThe UN agency for human settlements and sustainable urban development
Possible ripples
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The entities involved
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Fuzhou
capital city of Fujian province, China
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Nga Kor Ming
Malaysian politician
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