With 68 per cent of the world’s population expected to make cities their dwelling place by 2050, sustainable urban living in smart cities will increasingly become mainstream discourse. In harvesting possible solutions to future-proof our cities and its inhabitants, the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) recently organised the “Reimagine The Way We…
Tun Aminah Maimunah (centre) and Onn Hafiz (left, in front) listening to an exhibitor explain about a product at the Johor Smart City Forum in Johor Baru. A SEVEN-prong blueprint to steer Johor forward has been birthed by the Town and Country Planning Department (PLAN Malaysia) and the state government. Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn…
Chow Kon Yeow says that within five years of building an administration with integrity, the people’s welfare, the provision of infrastructure, and the formation of an ecosystem chain, Penang is now driving digitalisation technology and smart city initiatives based on the development of human resources towards making the island a glorious and distinguished state. –…
Hee (centre) receiving a souvenir and certificate from the organiser of the seminar. MIRI (June 2): Democratic Action Party Social Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak chairman Peter Hee opined that Miri still has a lot to do before it can be called a ‘smart city’. He said to effectively develop Miri into a liveable smart city in…
WITH the strategically chosen appointment of five additional elite dealers, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn. Bhd. (PRO-NET) is taking smart Malaysia to new heights in their pursuit of unmatched automotive excellence. The appointments, as the official importer and distributor for smart vehicles in Malaysia and Thailand, are expected to expedite sales of the company’s all-new breakthrough…
Iskandar Puteri City Council encourages low-cost flat dwellers to try community farming, such as this farm set up at the Kenari low-cost flats in Taman Kangkar Pulai. — Photos: ZAZALI MUSA/The Star JOHOR’S Iskandar Puteri still has some way to go before it can further reduce its carbon footprint and be as green it wants…
HeiTech Padu Bhd (HPB) and its joint venture partner ACO Tech Sdn Bhd (ATSB) are incorporating the Penang smart parking system with national automaker Proton Holdings Bhd (PHB). KUALA LUMPUR: HeiTech Padu Bhd (HPB) and its joint venture partner ACO Tech Sdn Bhd (ATSB) are incorporating the Penang smart parking system with national automaker…
The IoT ecosystem’s growth can lead to increased economic growth and innovation by creating job opportunities, attracting foreign investment and stimulating the growth of local businesses in the technology sector (Source: iotbusiness-platform.com) THE rapid growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has led to new opportunities for technological advancements across various sectors. The aim of IoT…
Forest City is a new urban development in the Iskandar Malaysia Special Economic Zone in Johor, Malaysia. The project is made up of four man-made islands covering 30km2, located in the Johor strait opposite Singapore. The islands will be a mix of residential, leisure, commercial, and industrial space, and will have an estimated population of 700,000…
Nor Fuad hopes to create a super app with GPS tracking features. SHAH Alam’s elderly population has increased by as much as 8% this year, says mayor Dr Nor Fuad Abdul Hamid. To cater to this increase, he said there is a plan to build a complex specially for senior citizens by Selangor State Development…
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