Pak choy, Brazilian spinach, and sweet potato leaves – these were among the fresh greens that Malaysians began cultivating in their homes during the Malaysian Movement Control Order (MCO), as urban farming grew in popularity Urban farming presents an attractive and sustainable form of ensuring food security, with more than half of the world’s population…
“Living lab” has been the buzzword of our modern-day, technological era, though very few seem to grasp how living labs can be the next groundbreaker for our future. Exactly as it says on the tin, a living lab explores the daily environments of a society, with which is then transformed into real-world solutions for the…
Like every great city, an uninterrupted water supply is a necessity. One crucial aspect of Sunway City Kuala Lumpur’s status as a smart sustainable city is actually in our own backyard. After six million years of inhabiting planet Earth, we have yet to fully comprehend the amazing element that comprises 75% of it – water!…
A well-planned city with first-class green infrastructure is more resilient, sustainable and equitable to face strong environmental challenges posed by planet Earth. Little do people know that trees can be beneficial, not just sustainably, but profitably as well – being two to three times more than the investment made in planting and caring for them.…
In what was a challenging year for most developers, Sunway Property remained steadfast in enriching the lives of those who chose to call our properties their home. Throughout 2020, Sunway Property delivered quality workmanship, experience and comfort through its various innovative developments, amassing monumental accolades and recognitions. With deep roots in sustainability, we made it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
by Shawn Tan, CEO, Skymind Malaysia can show how to build a smart city from scratch but it’s not without its challenges, writes Skymind CEO Shawn Tan. Iskandar is a proposed city utopia on the southern tip of Malaysia and embodies the country’s vision for a sustainable and socially diverse and inclusive city of the future.…
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