Malaysia, Japan collaborate in smart manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is collaborating with government agencies and Japanese companies to accelerate adoption of Japanese Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing technologies among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as part of the Look East Policy (LEP) cooperation.   Jetro KL research department assistant director Esther Lai said Jetro has conducted business…

Malaysia-UK collaboration set to drive smart cities

Malaysian firms are collaborating with companies from the United Kingdom (UK) to offer smart cities solutions, develop innovative smart mobility projects, and help tackle transport challenges, following the Covid-19 pandemic. During the recent Virtual UK Smart Cities Mission to Malaysia, Metrobinaya Sdn Bhd and UK-based Interactive Coventry Ltd announced a partnership to provide smart cities…

Pushing Malaysia’s Smart City development in 2022

Given the fragility of global conditions and increasing emphasis on using digital innovation to build a safer and more sustainable future for the betterment of people, we are seeing a greater focus on actualising smart communities around the world. Malaysia’s focus on smart cities and smart communities is also gaining momentum and reflects the broader…

AWS Signs New Cloud Framework Agreement with Malaysia

The CFA is part of AWS’s continuous commitment to supporting the Malaysian government’s Digital Economy Blueprint, which is the country’s roadmap to becoming a regional digital economy leader. Large public sector organisations, such as the Ministry of Higher Education and the Selangor State Government’s Smart Selangor Delivery Unit, as well as major enterprises like Petronas and creative start-ups…

Government approves MRT3 construction

The government has decided to approve the implementation of the MRT3 project to complete the existing public transportation infrastructures in the Klang Valley. – NSTP file pic KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved the construction of the third Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) that will link the existing MRT1 and MRT2 lines into one…

Local authorities assist to localise SDG

The Foreign Ministry is working closely with stakeholders, including local authorities (PBT) in an effort to localise Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the country, said its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. – BERNAMA JOHOR BAHRU: The Foreign Ministry is working closely with stakeholders, including local authorities (PBT) in an effort to localise Sustainable Development Goals…