Showcase of the ‘Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory’ or ‘IMUO’ data analytics platform demonstrates the importance of census data for the benefit of the Rakyat Putrajaya, 7 July 2020 – Iskandar Malaysia showcase of its data analytics platform, ‘Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory’ or ‘IMUO’, at the launch of CENSUS 2020 today demonstrates the importance of census…
JOHOR BAHRU – Kerajaan Negeri Johor hari ini melancarkan aplikasi jejak kontak komuniti, Jejak Johor bagi memudahkan pengesanan kontak dalam mencegah penularan wabak COVID-19. Aplikasi Jejak Johor berupaya membantu mengesan kontak, sekali gus mampu menyekat serta mencegah penularan COVID-19 di negeri ini dengan menggunakan gabungan teknologi pengecaman dan platform analisis data Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory…
Iskandar Malaysia, 14 May 2020 – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced it will provide grant funding for technical assistance that will transform how Malaysia’s fast-growing Iskandar Malaysia region manages its urban planning and development through advanced data analytics. “USTDA’s targeted investments will help Iskandar Malaysia collect, manage and disseminate data that will…
Petaling Jaya, Melaka and Seberang Perai have been selected as the national and global finalists in the One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) competition. Contending among 250 cities from 53 countries representing approximately 66% of the global population, the biennial competition aims to mobilise action and support from cities in the global transition toward a climate-resilient,…
Iskandar Malaysia scored ‘A’ and has been awarded ‘Leadership’ status under the CDP Cities global ranking announced this morning in London. The 105 cities on the 2019 CDP A List demonstrate leadership in transparency, adapting to and preparing for the worsening impacts of the climate crisis. To score an A with CDP, a city must…
Iskandar Malaysia joined the Global Covenant of Mayors on 29 November 2017. The region has developed and secured widespread individual and public sector support for a robust Low Carbon Society Blueprint and locally tailored Action Plans to guide them to ambitious emission reductions. Read about the Iskandar Malaysia Case Study by clicking here
The Geographical Association defines urbanisation as the rise in the number of people residing in cities and towns. It occurs when residents from rural areas move to the city to pursue a better life, hoping that they could have access to the benefits of social services, better career opportunities, higher quality education, and even basic…
As highly-integrated urban spaces, smart cities will be key to supporting tomorrow’s businesses, as digital becomes less an initiative, and more part of their DNA. Underpinning these urban landscapes will be the core concepts of sustainability and efficiency. Data collected through sensors will feedback information enabling analytics programs to optimize transport and energy systems. While the…
10TH FEBRUARY 2020 SMART NATION 2020 EXPO POSTPONED TO 8-10 SEPTEMBER 2020 KUALA LUMPUR – The Organising Committee of the SMART NATION 2020 Expo – the Region’s Leading Exhibition on Smart Initiatives, Technology and Applications and its co-located event EVM ASIA 2020, which is scheduled for 24-26 March 2020, will be postponed to 8-10…
With the huge development in the internet of things in the last decade, we as humans are becoming increasingly connected day by day. Many cities have recently begun to use the internet of things (IoT), 5G networks and artificial intelligence to maximize social welfare, whether it be through managing traffic congestion, ensuring public safety or…
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