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…