KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): SIRIM Bhd and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the Sustainable, Green and Smart Cities agenda. In a statement today, it said the MOU aims to drive the nation’s sustainable, green, and smart cities agenda to position Malaysia as a globally…
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 7): SIRIM Bhd and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate the Sustainable, Green and Smart Cities agenda. In a statement today, it said the MOU aims to drive the nation’s sustainable, green, and smart cities agenda to position Malaysia as a globally…
Asia’s city leaders are among the world’s most forward-thinking when it comes to smart cities. In fact, the Asia-Pacific region is set to account for 40% of the global smart city spending, or $800 billion by 2025 and 80% of all economic activities is expected to shift to cities in the years to come. Rapid urbanization, demographic…
Government buildings with unique architecture are part of the city’s identity, such as these four structures in a row, known as the ‘four pillars’, beside Putrajaya Lake. PUTRAJAYA — the Malaysian administrative capital — is on a journey towards sustainability and enhancing the city as a tourist destination. The Covid-19 pandemic may have disrupted many…
State exco for Infrastructure and Transportation Zairil Khir Johari speaks to reporters at Komtar in George Town April 27, 2021. ― Picture by Sayuti Zainudin GEORGE TOWN, Sept 2 — Penang will be installing smart street poles in the state that can be used to provide free WiFi among other telecommunication functions under its…
John Low, co-managing partner of Southeast Asia for Roland Berger says nothing of the scope of Cyberjaya’s new masterplan exists or will be built in ASEAN. “It’s going to be of global significance for sure.” [Ed note: We ended Part 1 yesterday emphasizing the point that Cyberview’s role as custodian for Cyberjaya and its…
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP) plans to make the Teluk Kumbar town into a low-carbon city, says its mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang. “Teluk Kumbar is a nice place. Many always come here to enjoy its ambience and nice food, like mee udang. “We plan to make this place a low-carbon city, workable and cycling-friendly,”…
Iskandar Malaysia, 2 Ogos – Penggunaan laman web ‘Iskandar Malaysia Ecolife Challenge (IMELC)’ 2021, yang telah dibangunkan dengan tajaan dari UNDP Malaysia Accelerator Lab, bakal meningkatkan pemahaman dikalangan 100,000 murid sekolah rendah seluruh Johor mengenai kehidupan rendah karbon apabila pertandingan itu bermula pada hari ini. Program IMELC ini telah dilaksanakan sejak 8 tahun yang lepas…
SPEECH TEXT YBhg. Datuk Ismail Ibrahim Chief Executive, IRDA LAUNCH OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRANSITION ROADMAP FOR ISKANDAR MALAYSIA 11th Oct 2021 | 2:30 p.m. _____________________ Dr. Rashed Mustafa Sarwar, Representative to Malaysia and Special Representative to Brunei Darussalam, UNICEF, and Resident Coordinator; Mr. Hongpeng Liu, The Director of Energy Division, UN ESCAP; Distinguished Panelists; Ladies…
SHAH ALAM (July 27): The Selangor Accelerator Programme (SAP) 2021, a start-up programme funded by the state government, is focusing on five major pillars this year to help put the state’s economy back on track. Selangor State Executive Councillor for Industry and Trade Datuk Teng Chang Khim said the SAP, managed by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital…
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