Malaysia International Centre for Sustainable Cities (MyICSC) is initiative to encourage smart cities stakeholders to build Sustainable Cities and Communities as per UNDP SDG-11. It’s offers a powerful opportunity to leverage the knowledge and shared learning of an entire initiative, support the achievement of high performance at all locations, and accelerate the broad-based adoption of innovative advances.

What’s the buzz about 5G?

The next generation of wireless technology — 5G — will be a game changer for the global economy. It is the foundational technology that is instrumental for the development of other revolutionary applications, such as self-driving cars, massive Internet of Things (IoT), smart cities, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) and mission-critical services. This is because…

Local blueprint, global footprint

Supporting Malaysia’s Smart City Framework and Moving Forward Due to advancements in technology and the internet, smart cities and developments have been sprouting up all over the globe. With the world growing increasingly connected and dependent on technology, the development of these smart connected infrastructures has grown tremendously, especially in the last decade. i-City Golden Triangle (i-City…

Gamuda Land collaborates with Huawei for smart city township

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 15): Property developer Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd plans to incorporate 5G connectivity into its Gamuda Cove township with smart devices and artificial intelligence experience, in collaboration with information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, Huawei Malaysia. In a statement today, Gamuda Land said residents and visitors will be well-connected within the 600-hectare…

Malaysia envisions having sustainable, competitive and disaster-ready cities, says minister

Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said the new challenges being faced by cities around the world require a new set of solutions for every sector, including housing, health, infrastructure, transportation, land-usage and high-quality services that will boost the economy in the aftermath of Covid-19. — Picture by Hari Anggara   KUALA LUMPUR, Oct…

Our smart cities have a long way to go to catch up

Countries that implemented smart cities are clear on the process, especially the institution to coordinate and drive the implementation. -NSTP/File pic   LETTER: THE Covid-19 pandemic has exerted a heavy toll on the economy. Very few sectors have emerged unscathed. The tourism sector, which brought in much revenue to the country, suffers the most. Air travel…

Building A Smart And Sustainable Future

  Sunway City was certified as Malaysia’s first sustainable township by Green Building Index Malaysia. Sunway is now strengthening its sustainable development credentials with plans that seek to turn Sunway City into a model “smart city” of the 21st century. The brainchild of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Jeffrey Cheah AO, visionary Founder and Chairman of…

Transforming for a Better Future

By Anis Shakirah Mohd Muslimin, Sunway Group Brand Marketing & Communications The big data and analytical software market in Malaysia is expected to reach RM595 million by 2021, according to a recent study by the International Data Corporation. Google Duplex, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation from Google, uses natural language processing, an AI voice interface…