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…
MIRI: In its commitment to help Sarawak advance its digital economy agenda, Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (Sains) has entered into a partnership with Miri City Council (MCC) for collaboration on Miri Smart City initiatives. Both parties inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) at MCC’s chamber meeting room yesterday. The partnership between Sains and MCC…
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is continuing its efforts to develop Kuching into a smart city. Assistant Minister of Islamic Affairs and DBKU Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this is part of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy through Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHe) in collaboration with agencies such as the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA). He said…
Monday, 16 Dec 2019 03:48 PM MYT DECEMBER 16 — Tech Trends 2020 predicted by Telenor Group which has highlighted 20 fast-moving smart trends may well provide parallel insights into the Smart City Framework and set the backdrop for Sabah and Sarawak to be part of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR).The Smart City Framework set…
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government remains committed to delivering substantial benefits to the people through the development of the state. In his message in conjunction with Christmas celebration and New Year 2020, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (pix) said the state government under his leadership would do so as decreed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin…
By Digital News Asia December 24, 2019 Has highest 5G use cases among telcos participating in 5G Demonstration Project Aspiration to deliver efficient and cost effective 5G infra via infrastructure sharing Following on the heels of his now frequent visits to Langkawi island, Al-Ishsal Ishak, Chairman of Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) found himself…
AS Malaysia becomes more urbanised, it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that the benefits of urbanisation are equitably shared. Policies to manage urban growth need to ensure access to infrastructure and social services for all, focusing on the needs of the urban poor and other vulnerable groups for housing, transportation, education, health…
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