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World Urban Forum draws to close in Malaysia

[13/02/2018 02:18]

KUALA LUMPUR –SABA
The 9th World Urban Forum (WUF), the world’s premier conference on urban issues which launched in the Malaysian capital in 7 February drew to close today Tuesday.

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