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Gamuda Land has formalised a partnership with Digital Nasional Bhd with the aims to explore the full spectrum of 5G technology possibilities, focusing on Gamuda Cove @ Kuala Langat, Gamuda Gardens @ Sungai Buloh North and twentyfive7 @ South of Kota Kemuning. KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 6): In a move towards the development of smart cities…

State Human Resources, Chinese, Indian, Siamese and Non-Governmental Organisation Committee chairman Wong Chia Zhen (third right) with the Chairman of the Kulim Kedah Municipal Council (MPKK), Datuk Elmi Yusoff (second right) being briefed on the system provided by Heitech Padu Berhad (HTP) after the signing ceremony of the Strategic Cooperation Agreement between MPKK and HTP…

Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari (second from right) visiting exhibits during the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) and CelcomDigi Berhad to implement its smart city project, at the MPAJ Convention Centre in Ampang Jaya, on February 6, 2024. — Picture by HAFIZ OTHMAN/SELANGORKINI AMPANG JAYA,…

Johari Yusof says AI can play a significant role in smart city governance, transportation, healthcare, and waste disposal. PETALING JAYA: The government should intensify its efforts in creating smart cities driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to help the public embrace this new technology, says an academic. Putrajaya aims to transform the three federal territories into…

Yakup (right) briefs Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the Jepak Jaya development master plan project. BINTULU Development Authority (BDA) celebrates its 45th anniversary this year with reflections on its Strategic Plan 2024-2030 transformative chapter. Its general manager Datu Muhamad Yakup Kari said BDA, which serves a dual function as a…

LABUAN: Pengerusi Perbadanan Labuan Merangkap Ahli Dewan Negara, Senator Tan Sri Anifah Aman berhasrat untuk menjadikan Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan sebagai sebuah smart city atau bandar pintar dalam masa yang terdekat. “Selaras dengan aspirasi YAB Perdana Menteri, kami telah pun melancarkan Digital ID pada minggu lalu sebagai salah satu inisiatif digitalisasi kerajaan. “Untuk menuju ke arah era digitalisasi,…

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor will be the state to watch in 2024, said the chairman of Rehda Institute Datuk Jefrrey Ng Tiong Lip. Ng said that in addition to the current rapid transit system (RTS) link project connecting Johor Bahru’s Bukit Chagar and Singapore’s Woodlands, there will be positive growth effects from the resuscitation of the…

As Malaysians experience the benefits of digital innovations that simplify their lives, there is also a growing momentum to leverage technology to solve urban challenges and deliver the ‘smart city’ concept. — Photo by CK Yeo on Unsplash KUALA LUMPUR: As a city dweller who has resided in Kuala Lumpur for almost 10 years, Salina…

Barcelona – Spanish and Malaysian technological powerhouses have participated in a dynamic roundtable session hosted by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation in Barcelona. The event, held at the prestigious Círculo Ecuestre, happened during the Smart City Expo World Congress, the world’s leading event for city innovation. Malaysia is currently one of the globe’s most visionary…

Datuk Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has his face scanned to launch MUF 2023 flanked by Nga Kor Ming and Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. From left are Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni and Datuk Len Talif Salleh. — Borneo Post pic KUCHING, Nov 7 — The Sarawak government’s Kuching Smart City Master Plan for low…

KOTA KINABALU – The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has unveiled a comprehensive twelve-year development plan aimed at transforming the capital of Sabah into a “world-class smart nature resort city.” The minister in charge of DBKK, Datuk Abidin Madingkir, said KK Development 2035 is basically an integration of various existing plans formulated by government agencies…

CelcomDigi Bhd and I-Berhad have announced a collaboration to accelerate the digital development of Shah Alam as an Asean smart city by 2025. KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd and I-Berhad have announced a collaboration to accelerate the digital development of Shah Alam as an Asean smart city by 2025. The telecommunications company will provide limitless potential…

MBPN hari ini meluluskan cadangan Penarafan Bandar Pintar Malaysia, yang julung kali diperkenal melalui PLANMalaysia, sebagai sebahagian daripada pelaksanaan Rangka Kerja Bandar Pintar Malaysia 2019-2025. – Foto Facebook KPKT KUALA LUMPUR: Mesyuarat Majlis Bandar Pintar Negara (MBPN) hari ini meluluskan cadangan Penarafan Bandar Pintar Malaysia, yang julung kali diperkenal melalui PLANMalaysia, sebagai sebahagian daripada pelaksanaan…

Accelerating Start-Ups in Areas of Smart Living, Digitisation & Data Solutions, Industrial IoT & Robotics, and Green Technology CYBERJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) – Cyberview Sdn Bhd (Cyberview), the Tech Hub Developer of Cyberjaya, is now accepting applications for its signature Cyberview Living Lab Accelerator (CLLA) programme, one of the longest-running accelerator programmes in the country. For…

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…

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…

NCT Group founder and group managing director Datuk Seri Yap Ngan Choy (third from left) and Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (fourth from left) at NCT Smart Industrial Park’s ground-breaking ceremony on Friday (April 7). SEPANG (April 7): NCT Group of Companies has achieved a booking rate of 40% for Phase One of…

Ambitious goal: Aminuddin (second from right), accompanied by Masri (right) showing the smart city and low carbon emission plan during the launch at Pekan Nilai in Seremban. — Bernama SEREMBAN: The Seremban City Council (MBS) will acquire electric vehicles (EV) and install solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at more of its properties in its aspiration to…

The prototype hydrogen-powered ART vehicle being tested on the road in Zhuzhou, China. It is currently undergoing Stage 1 of the POC exercise. – Photo courtesy of Sarawak Metro KUCHING (March 16): The prototype vehicle of Sarawak’s highly anticipated hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) is scheduled to be delivered to Kuching by the second quarter…

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, distributing  writing material at the Kampung Baru Sungai Chedong temporary flood relief centre in Maran. (Bernama pic) MARAN: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, today ordered the government to conduct a detailed study to reduce and address flood risks. The King said short…

SEREMBAN, March 20 (Bernama) — The Seremban City Council (MBS) hopes to make the state capital a smart and low-carbon city, said Mayor Datuk Masri Razali. He said this would be realised through five focuses — strengthening digital infrastructure, facilitating mobility, increasing urban resilience, sustainable environment and community empowerment. “We want to make the city safe and to…

Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has formed collaboration with ZTE Malaysia Corp Sdn Bhd to build a hybrid cloud 5G core network. KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has formed collaboration with ZTE Malaysia Corp Sdn Bhd to build a hybrid cloud 5G core network for future technologies and applications that can “revolutionise” Malaysia’s telecommunication industry.…

PETRONAS is calling all tech startups in the Asia Pacific for the 3rd edition of PETRONAS FutureTech Accelerator Programme – “FutureTech 3.0” which aims to discover and nurture technology entrepreneurs, scale them up to global standards, and build and influence the tech-driven startup ecosystem. For more information, please visithttps://m.facebook.com/petronas/photos/a.433650348170/10159889304128171/?type=3&mibextid=qC1gEa  

The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBiTAK) and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) are pleased to call for the Grand Challenge 2.0 in these key strategic areas, aimed at supporting research and development projects that promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries through synergistic collaboration. For more information,…

BUTTERWORTH, Feb 26 (Bernama) — The state government’s project to transform the city of Bertam into a smart energy city, is expected to have the potential to reduce energy and carbon emission by 69.7 per cent. Deputy Chief Minister 1, Datuk Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman said, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia through the Solar Energy Research Institute (SERI) and…

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) — Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vietnam Smart City Consortium (VSCC), announcing CHT’s addition as a new co-founding member, marking a new step in the creation of smart cities in Vietnam.   According to CHT in a statement, by joining VSCC, the scale of cooperation…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Large-Scale Smart Padi Field (Smart SBB) programme to date has seen the participation of 5,000 rice farmers, involving 11,000ha of land nationwide, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the programme, which was introduced in February 2021, has set a target of producing…

Officials from the Seoul Metropolitan Government and professors specializing in transforming urban communities into smart cities, as well as foreign ambassadors to Korea, participate in the 2023 Activities Kick-Off Event by World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization at Seoul Global Center, Tuesday. Courtesy of WeGo With a new award kicking off this year, the World Smart…

KUALA LUMPUR: The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said it was in line with the concept of Madani Malaysia which also emphasised the aspect of sustainability with the concept of green city and smart city. “The Federal Territories Department has also drawn…

Perbadanan Putrajaya and Favoriot are revolutionizing the way cities are connected with their Smart City IoT solutions, so join the movement and become part of a smarter, more connected future!   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – February 21, 2023 /PressCable/ — Perbadanan Putrajaya (PPj) announced a collaboration with Favoriot Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian Internet of Things (IoT)…

(dari kiri) Naib Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bandar Pintar Fiber Network Council APAC, Guven Togan; Pengerusi FASc MSCA, Dr Raslan Ahmad; Ketua Operasi Fiber Network Council APAC, Rusafie Alam dan EXCO Pertubuhan Bandar Mampan dan dan Pintar Malaysia (MSCA), Mohamed Shajahan Mohamed Iqbal bertukar dokumen selepas menandatangani MoU antara Fiber Network Council APAC dan MSCA sempena Persidangan…

KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will allocate RM90 million over a two-year period to build direct charging (DC) stations for electric vehicles (EV) in the country. Its programme director of project management office for electric vehicles, Mohd Junaizee Mohd Noor, said TNB had already built three charging stations at the Rest and Service (R&R)…

(Dari kiri ke kanan) Rusafie Alam, Pengurus Produk Serantau APAC Viavi Solutions, Matthew Zahra, Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Keahlian FTTH, Frank Jaffer, Naib Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bandar Pintar, Guven Togan dan Exco MSCA, Mohamed Shajahan Mohamed Iqbal ketika mengadakan sidang media sempena Persidangan FIBERTalk 2023 di Kuala Lumpur. KUALA LUMPUR 10 Feb – Persidangan FIBERTalk Malaysia 2023 anjuran…

PETALING JAYA- FTTH Council Asia Pacific (FFTH) melancarkan jenama dan logo terbaharunya kepada Fiber Network Council APAC sebagai usaha memberi tumpuan kepada pendekatan yang lebih futuristik dan influsif  dalam industri telekomunikasi Asia Pasifik. Ketua Operasinya, Rusafie Alam berkata, melalui penjenamaan baharu itu, ia mahu memainkan peranannya lebih aktif untuk bertindak sebagai  pengkalan sumber utama untuk…

Persidangan Malaysia FIBERTalk 2023 diadakan bersama penggiat industri telekomunikasi (telco) bagi membincangkan pembangunan terkini industri. KUALA LUMPUR – Persidangan Malaysia FIBERTalk 2023 menfokuskan pembangunan terkini industri menangani cabaran dan peluang ‘gentian ke rumah’ yang menyediakan keterhubungan 5G dan internet semua benda (loT) untuk bandar pintar di negara ini. Persidangan anjuran Majlis FTTH Asia-Pasifik itu yang…

FTTH Council Asia-Pacific convenes the country’s telecommunication (telco) industry players at Malaysia FIBERTalk 2023 conference to discuss industry updates and address Fiber to The Home challenges and opportunities in enabling 5G and Internet of Things (IoT) for Smart Cities. Bawani Selvaratnam, Chief Development Officer of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, joined top executives from Maxis…

KUCHING: Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) shared insights into the future development plans and opportunities in Digital Economy and Smart City in Sarawak during the Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance Association (MSCA) Retreat 202 that will further boost the state’s opportunities in becoming a developed state. SMA general manager Dr Zaidi Razak represented the authority as one of…

KUCHING (Feb 3): The Kuching Smart City Masterplan (KSCMP), part of Sarawak’s Smart City initiatives, aims to enable service providers within the Smart City ecosystem to participate in innovating city services, said Dr Zaidi Razak. The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) general manager said KSCMP will also map out the development of a core smart city…

KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 1): The government aims to turn the federal territories into smart cities by 2030. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is in line with the concept of Madani Malaysia, which also emphasises the aspect of sustainability with the concept of green city and smart city. “The Federal Territories Department has…

Switch, lamp, router, display: all smart and all certified for Matter, as you can see by the logo of this smart home standard. — Photo: CSA/dpa BERLIN: Google has now integrated Matter, a new standard for smart-home platforms, apps and devices, into many of its Nest devices, from smart-speakers to smart displays and routers. Android smartphones…

From left: PETRONAS executive vice president and chief executive officer of upstream Datuk Adif Zulkifli, PETRONAS head of carbon management Emry Hisham Yusoff, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, Asia Pacific, vice president Tracy Lothian, ExxonMobil president Shane Harris and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, Asia Pacific, president Irtiza Sayyed. KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has signed…

Khairul Firdaus noteled that the tourism industry was on the road to recovery.  STR/GENES GULITAH KUALA LUMPUR: More cities and states should adopt a smart video surveillance system to enhance public safety and ensure a safer Malaysia for both tourists and locals, said Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.  Khairul today…

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 4): Sunway Medical Centre (SMC), Sunway City has won the 2022 Malaysia Smart Hospital Company of the Year for the second year at the Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards. The Frost & Sullivan Excellence Awards recognise companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership,…

KTC Group wants technology to be in the forefront of its projects. – KTC Arkz Group pic KUALA LUMPUR: KTC Arkz Group Sdn Bhd, a niche property-based group, aims to use cloud technology (tech) for its “smart city” high-rise development projects to meet the rising demand for modern technological applications, said a company official today.…

Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says that with enough power at 60 megawatts, Cyberjaya can become one of Selangor’s data centres, which will provide a lifeline for efforts towards digitalisation in line with the state’s ambition. – The Vibes file pic, December 10, 2022 SHAH ALAM – The development of a power generation project and renewable energy…

(Front, from left) Worldwide Holdings Bhd (WWH) group CEO Norazlina Zakaria and Dynac group CEO Jasman Bongkek exchanging copies of the MoU. Looking on are (from left) WWH head of renewable energy Alif Shah, Selangor MB Amirudin Shari, Dynac executive chairman Salehuddin Saldin, and WWH energy division project manager Faiz Al-Shahab. PETALING JAYA: Cyberjaya, the…

Mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah said RM7 million had been set aside for this purpose, adding that this proved City Hall was serious about tackling the effects of climate change. – NSTP/HAIRUL ANUAR RAHIM KUALA LUMPUR: For the first time, Kuala Lumpur City Hall will introduce a climate change fund in its 2023 Budget…

The evolving city has always been occupied by leading corporations and educational institutions. PETALING JAYA: Just south of Kuala Lumpur are a number of educational institutions and training centres that offer a conducive and quiet place for both students and employees alike to pursue their dreams. Additionally, the population density of the suburbs here is…

THE Pengerang Municipal Council (MPP) held a mini showcase highlighting its smart city initiative in line with the Johor Smart City Agenda 2030 which shed light on its development plans. MPP president Fizwan Mohd Rashidi said the showcase aimed at sharing some milestones that it had achieved and future plans to improve the living conditions…

Yakub visiting one of the booths at the Digital IoT Sandbox centre at Wisma Bandaraya. KOTA KINABALU (Dec 12): The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (KSTI) on Monday launched the Digital IoT Sandbox Centre at Wisma Bandaraya here.   Its minister, Datuk Yakub Khan, said the centre will be a platform for innovators and…

Raymond (gambar) berkata dalam tempoh dua bulan sahaja sejak pelancarannya, MD telah berjaya membawa masuk pelaburan digital langsung asing bernilai RM42 bilion. – Gambar fail KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia kekal sebagai destinasi pelaburan pilihan dalam kalangan pelabur Cina yang membabitkan bidang ekonomi digital walaupun berlaku kegawatan makroekonomi global, kata Ketua Pegawai Pelaburan Digital, Perbadanan Ekonomi Digital…

Ab Rauf Yusoh (centre) officiating the launch of the Smart Melaka International Conference 2022 and 5G in Melaka in Banda Hilir here today. – BERNAMA MELAKA – Melaka has launched its 5G coverage network officially today, covering 41 on-air areas in Melaka Tengah with a 46 per cent coverage in residential areas. State senior Investment, Industry, Entrepreneur…

Nga, a first-time cabinet minister, said he would also look into setting up more fire and rescue stations, increase fire-fighting equipment as well as uplift the welfare of firemen. – BERNAMA Pic PUTRAJAYA: Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has big plans to make local authorities economically vibrant, financially resilient, as well as less reliant…

Malaysia’s Fourth Industrial Revolution agenda promotes digitalisation and an energy-efficient building industry. Improving energy efficiency requires industries to play their part CAN Malaysia achieve net-zero carbon emission by 2050? To do so requires enormous long-term resolve, besides changing people’s lifestyles and energy consumption habits. Realising the threats posed by global warming, such as frequent and…

The right technology can help customise the retail experience to each individual Malaysian’s wants and needs. HAVE you ever sat in traffic and wondered why a road that was usually free-flowing is now congested all the time? Or ended up being late for an urgent appointment because you couldn’t find a parking spot? Worried about…

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the projection was based on the improvement in the inflow of investments in the first six months of 2022 (1H2022) for Malaysia and the state. ― Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 ― Selangor is optimistic about achieving its investment inflow target of RM10 billion this year, although it…

Asman Shah: MBPG will coordinate measures to develop its smart city target. BECOMING a smart city with low carbon emissions by 2025 will be the Pasir Gudang City Council’s (MBPG) main agenda this year, says mayor Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman. The city council will also ensure that its service delivery is up to mark…

Abang Johari witnessing the exchange of MoU between SMA’s Zaidi (left) and UTHM vice chancellor Ruzairi (right). On the left behind is Hazland. – Photo by Muhammad Rais Sanusi KUCHING (Sept 14): Sarawak needs to leapfrog to 5G connectivity with the support from Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) as part of the smart city…

PENANG – Often referred to as the “Olympics of the Global Information, Communications and Technology Industry”, the World Congress on Innovation and Technology (WCIT) 2022 is currently held in Penang. The three-day congress kicked off with an event-filled programme with over 4,000 registered participants, more than 200 speakers, industry visionaries, government officials, captains of industry, innovators,…

Pasukan pengurusan PRO-NET akan diketuai oleh Zhang (kanan), Salawati (tengah) dan Chek Hoong – Foto ihsan PROTON SUBANG JAYA: Syarikat kereta nasional, PROTON menubuhkan syarikat baharu untuk menguruskan jualan dan pengedaran kenderaan smart serta kenderaan tenaga baharu (NEV) jenama sendiri, selepas menandatangani perjanjian pengedaran am (GDA) bersama smart pada 18 Ogos lalu. Proton New Energy…

The collaboration will also enable efforts from Allo and Celcom to drive connectivity and digitalisation across industries with technology solutions and services such as ICT cybersecurity solutions, cloud, data centres and managed services, as well as IoT smart city solutions. KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd and Tenaga Nasional Bhd, through their key subsidiaries, are exploring…

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) — The World Smart City Expo 2022 (WSCE 2022) is set to take place from Aug 31 to Sept 2, 2022, in South Korea, with the participation of 300 cities and businesses from 20 countries. Under the slogan “Digital Earth, Connecting Together”, WSCE 2022 explores the main themes of carbon…

Petaling Jaya: MyDigital Corp aims to raise awareness for its Catalytic Projects through the Smart Nation Expo 2022 and Asean Smart Cities Congress 2022 happening next month. MyDigital CEO Fabian Bigar said the upcoming event would highlight the success of the Catalytic Projects as the facilitator of digital and technological transformation in Malaysia. “The event…

MyDigital Corporation CEO Mr Fabian Bigar (far right), Tan Sri Datuk Sri Dr. Hj. Mohd. Nasir Mohd Ashraf (center) and Andrew Siow, CEO of AMB Tarsus Asia at pre-event press conference for Smart Nation Expo and Forum 2022.  KUALA LUMPUR –  MyDigital Corporation will develop partnership and collaborative initiatives between the public and private sectors to achieve common…

SUBANG JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) — Proton Holdings Bhd (Proton) today signed a general distributorship agreement (GDA) with smart Automobile Co Ltd (smart) to sell premium electric vehicles (EV) and provide services in Malaysia and Thailand. Chairman Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar Syed Ali Rethza Albar said via the agreement, the first smart model to be sold by Proton…

  SUBANG JAYA: Proton Holdings Bhd (PROTON) bakal menjual kenderaan tenaga baharu (EV) keluaran Smart Automobile Co Ltd di pasaran Malaysia bermula suku keempat 2023. Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PROTON, Dr Li Chunrong, berkata pihaknya akan bertanggungjawab sebagai pengedar, penjual dan servis kenderaan EV itu di pasaran Malaysia dan Thailand. Beliau berkata, model pertama Smart akan…

MELAKA: A private digital project, Element X, will be developed through the rebranding and upgrading of the Elements Mall Melaka building into the Integrated Metaverse e-Sport Hub Resort, involving an investment totalling RM30mil. Melaka chief minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said the Element X project by the Hatten Group also encompasses the development of…

MELAKA, Aug 20 (Bernama) — A total of 40 locations in Ayer Keroh and Bandar Melaka are expected to have 5G coverage by the end of September out of the 133 locations targeted for the first phase of the 5G service network rollout in Melaka. State Education and Technology Committee chairman Datuk Rais Yasin said the 5G network rollout by…

Pelaksanaan rangkaian 5G oleh K-KOM melalui DNB itu akan diperluas melalui penggunaan perabot jalan seperti tiang lampu jalan. – Gambar fail MELAKA: Sebanyak 40 lokasi di sekitar Ayer Keroh dan Bandar Melaka dijangka siap menerima liputan 5G menjelang hujung September ini daripada 133 lokasi yang disasarkan bagi fasa pertama pelaksanaan rangkaian berkenaan di negeri ini.…

SEBUAH projek digital swasta, Element X akan dibangunkan menerusi penjenamaan semula serta kerja-kerja menaik taraf bangunan Element Mall Melaka kepada Integrated Metaverse E-Sport Hub Resort yang melibatkan pelaburan bernilai RM30 juta. Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali berkata, pembangunan Element X oleh Kumpulan Hatten, turut merangkumi pembinaan Arena X yang bakal menjadi pusat e-Sukan…

BANDA HILIR 20 Ogos – Pengguna di 40 lokasi di negeri ini akan mula menikmati kemudahan liputan rangkaian generasi kelima (5G) pada penghujung September. Exco Pendidikan dan Teknologi negeri Datuk Rais Yasin berkata, secara keseluruhan sebanyak 133 lokasi disasarkan Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) untuk menerima liputan 5G menerusi kolobrasi bersama Melaka ICT Holdings (MICTH). Beliau…

Minister in charge of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) Datuk Abidin Madingkir (third left) during a press conference. – NSTP/ERSIE ANJUMIN KOTA KINABALU: The capital city must take the lead in climate change actions for Sabah and setting an example for other cities in Malaysia. Minister in charge of Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) Datuk…

Datuk Seri Adham Baba says Malaysia is looking at Singapore and Japan, two countries that have expertise in end-of-life vehicle recycling, in its efforts to draft the framework. – Bernama pic, August 12, 2022 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is studying a suitable approach to implement an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) management policy by 2025, said Science, Technology and…

Roshidi Mat Moor said the use of IoT can create precision agriculture thus increasing productivity and farming output. – APEC/Filepic SERDANG: The adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the country’s agro-food sector needs to be strengthened to address the current challenges faced by the agricultural industry, including the shortage of manpower and the…

In the past 34 years, Kuching city has seen a successful transformation, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, adding it has now become a clean and smart city in addition to developing successfully. – BERNAMA KUCHING: In the past 34 years, Kuching city has seen a successful transformation, said Sarawak Premier Tan…

KUCHING, July 29 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance Association (MSCA) is keen to cooperate with Sarawak on the development of smart cities, according to the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA). SMA, in a statement today, said this was conveyed by MSCA following a courtesy visit by MSCA chairman Dr Raslan Ahmad to SMA recently. According to Raslan,…

PETALING JAYA: InvestKL has attracted RM1.68 billion new investments in the first half of 2022 (H1’22), where six multinational corporations from the United States, the United Kingdom, China and Australia have established global services hub in Greater Kuala Lumpur, covering industries such as food, technology, software development and pharmaceuticals. The new investments created 1,919 high-skilled executive…

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) School of Electrical Engineering lecturer, Assoc Prof Dr Leow Chee Yen KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) — The fifth-generation network (5G) is an enabler for the emergence of smart cities in Malaysia, said an academician. A lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Associate Professor Dr Leow Chee Yen said smart…

JOHOR BAHRU: The state government hopes the Johor Smart City 2030 Blueprint can empower the agenda in preparing all cities in the state to realise this aspiration by 2030. Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said there were seven smart city components that had been outlined, namely Smart Government, Smart People, Smart Economy, Smart…

The additional CCTV cameras for Johor Baru city are intended for a more efficient urban management, among other things. ONE thousand more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed throughout Johor Baru in an effort to make it a smart and safe city for all. Mayor Datuk Noorazam Osman said there were currently 161 cameras…

State Youth, Sports and Multimedia Committee chairman Khairul Shahril Mohamad (right) said for the initial stage, Stars had been placed in four locations in November last year. – NSTP/L. MANIMARAN IPOH: Perak has launched its first traffic light system with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities here. A service subscription agreement was inked between Ipoh City Council…

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) — The Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance Association (MSCA) today entered into a partnership with four technology and industry-related organisations in an effort to transform the country’s socio-economy through the Smart Cities Programme. The four organisations are the Malaysian Research for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI), Technology Depository Agency Berhad (TDA), Malaysia Industry Forward…

KATOWICE (POLAND), June 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia hopes the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) recognises the country’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Roadmap. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the ministry had developed the roadmap where 155 local governments would prepare their SDG blueprint and subsequently a Voluntary…

PETALING JAYA, June 21 (Bernama) — Malaysia is  focusing on creating smart cities based on the trend of increasing population in the urban areas. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the creation of smart cities was one the approaches being taken in solving urbanisation issues to improve the residents’ quality of life, spur economic growth, provide a safe…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob at a press conference in conjunction with his official working visit to Tokyo today.- BERNAMA Pic TOKYO: Malaysia and Japan have agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to a more comprehensive level while continuing with the Look East Policy (LEP) by establishing new areas of cooperation such as energy,…

The smart cities of tomorrow will no doubt benefit from the help of autonomous drones. — AFP Relaxnews The rise of 5G and modern communication systems should, in the long run, favor the development of autonomous drones, deployed at the service of the community. In the context of the smart cities of the future, these…

KUALA LUMPUR – The deployment of 5G in Malaysia is poised to benefit the end users in numerous areas and create jobs for the people as the rollout being placed on track. Prof Ir Dr Hafizal Mohamad, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia head of Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, said Malaysia could see the acceleration…

The state government hopes the Johor Smart City 2030 Blueprint can empower the agenda in preparing all cities in the state to realise this aspiration by 2030, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said. – Facebook/OnnHafiz JOHOR BAHRU: The state government hopes the Johor Smart City 2030 Blueprint can empower the agenda in preparing…

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) — Juniper Research has announced the opening of the Future Digital Awards for Smart Cities & IoT Innovation 2022. Since 2008, the Future Digital Awards have been awarded to tech companies at the forefront of their respective fields: companies that deliver imaginative and innovative products or services that have the…

unlike traditional poles, the Elab 01’s cabinet design which can house multiple connectivities such as 5G, 4G, wifi routers, power units and even a smart streetlight function. KUALA LUMPUR: Austral Techsmith has commenced collaboration efforts with telecommunication infrastructure providers to install its all-in-one Elab 01 smart street poles in the country. As Malaysian 5G smart…

UEM Edgenta Bhd’s subsidiary, Operon Middle East (Operon), has entered into a memorandum of business exploration (MoBE) with Byte Blanket FZE (Byte Blanket) and Disrupt-X DMCC (Disrupt-X) to support sustainable smart cities.   KUALA LUMPUR: UEM Edgenta Bhd’s subsidiary, Operon Middle East (Operon), has entered into a memorandum of business exploration (MoBE) with Byte Blanket…

Abang Johari said Sarawak will come up with masterplans to build smart cities that consider environmental sustainability. — Picture courtesy of UKAS via Borneo Post Online   KUCHING, March 29 — The Sarawak government is coming up with a blueprint on sustainability to guide all government agencies, businesses and communities in achieving its desired sustainable…

KUALA LUMPUR: Themed “Solutions built for citizens”, TM One, the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad concluded its two-day City Leap Summit 2022. With the aim to boost smart city execution by local city and municipal councils, the initiative, which was held in support of Housing and Local Government Ministry’s…

KUALA LUMPUR: Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is collaborating with government agencies and Japanese companies to accelerate adoption of Japanese Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing technologies among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as part of the Look East Policy (LEP) cooperation.   Jetro KL research department assistant director Esther Lai said Jetro has conducted business…

Malaysian firms are collaborating with companies from the United Kingdom (UK) to offer smart cities solutions, develop innovative smart mobility projects, and help tackle transport challenges, following the Covid-19 pandemic. During the recent Virtual UK Smart Cities Mission to Malaysia, Metrobinaya Sdn Bhd and UK-based Interactive Coventry Ltd announced a partnership to provide smart cities…

The government has decided to approve the implementation of the MRT3 project to complete the existing public transportation infrastructures in the Klang Valley. – NSTP file pic KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved the construction of the third Mass Rapid Transit Line 3 (MRT3) that will link the existing MRT1 and MRT2 lines into one…

The Foreign Ministry is working closely with stakeholders, including local authorities (PBT) in an effort to localise Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the country, said its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah. – BERNAMA JOHOR BAHRU: The Foreign Ministry is working closely with stakeholders, including local authorities (PBT) in an effort to localise Sustainable Development Goals…

KUALA LUMPUR: Future development plans for Kuala Lumpur should transcend its local authority’s administrative boundaries to ensure the federal capital remains competitive with other cities in the Asean region such as Bangkok, Singapore and Jakarta, according to an expert. Universiti Teknologi Mara’s Architecture, Planning and Surveying Faculty dean Prof Dr Jamalunlaili Abdullah said these should…

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will develop the National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) in an effort to lift robotics technology into mainstream usage to boost national productivity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. He said the roadmap could help to reduce dependence on foreign manpower and minimise the outflow of foreign exchange. Under the plan, the…

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has formed a strategic partnership with the Ipoh City Council (MBI) to supply energy efficiency products and services as well as renewable energy solutions to promote sustainable and green living. KUALA LUMPUR: Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has formed a strategic partnership with the Ipoh City Council (MBI) to supply energy efficiency…

Teng (centre) witnessing the strategic alliance signing between i-City Properties, represented by Ong (left), and China Mobile International Malaysia enterprise director Jackie Chen.   THE i-City smart city project in Selangor is setting the standard for other developers to emulate with its innovations and forward-thinking implementation of technological infrastructure. Malaysia’s leading Technology City has been…

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the NRR aimed to push the country’s robot density from only 55 robots for every 10,000 workers in 2019 to 195 robots for every 10,000 workers by 2030. – NSTP file pic KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will develop a National Robotics Roadmap (NRR) to step up productivity, reduce…

Monica Ong and Jackie Chen Director showing their partnership agrement after the signing ceremony at i-City, Shah Alam. KUALA LUMPUR – i-City has announced a partnership with China Mobile (CMIM) to further enhance i-City, Malaysia’s No. 1 technology city by building the first smart green building in the country. “The corporate tower will be equipped…

i-City is partnering with Huawei Enterprise Malaysia (Huawei) to realise a next-generation smart city for Malaysia’s No. 1 Technology City – converging smart infrastructure and solutions, as well as property technology (PropTech). Through the partnership, i-City – with its existing capabilities as a smart city – will explore cutting-edge technologies, such as autonomous vehicles, smarter…

Cyberjaya, which is located in Sepang, Selangor, and will be revitalised as part of Cyberview Sdn Bhd’s new master plan for the smart city, is expected to grow in popularity. Cyberview will concentrate on the creation of technological clusters within the Cyberjaya ecosystem. The master plan also includes initiatives to attract more investments, as well…

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The Kuala Lumpur Climate Action Plan 2050 has been developed to achieve the mission of carbon-neutral city by 2050 in line with the vision as a world standard city, liveable, sustainable and resilient. Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said the Kuala Lumpur Climate Action Plan comprises five main…

ADHAM (kanan) melawat bilik kawalan lalu lintas bersama Ketua Pegawai Operasi PLUS Malaysia Berhad, Zakaria (kiri) selepas Majlis Pelancaran Program Rintis Sandbox Lebuh Raya Pintar kerjasama antara Sandbox Teknologi dan Inovasi Nasional (INTIS) dan Plus Malaysia Berhad di Persada Plus. FOTO BERNAMA   Kuala Lumpur: Program Rintis Sandbox Lebuhraya Pintar dilancarkan hari ini menyediakan medium…

The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai received more than 330,000 visitors as of Dec 3, 2021. – EPA PIC   KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has generated over RM33.9 billion in potential trade and investment returns in the first eight weeks of its participation in Expo 2020 Dubai, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.…

KULIM, Nov 22  — Kulim Technology Park Corporation (KTPC) is looking to ‘meet and exceed’ client’s requirements to remain a premier tech-park in the region. Group chief executive officer Mohd Sahil Zabidi said to further value-add to its services and offerings, the company is looking to strengthen Kulim Hi-Tech Park’s industrial ecosystem. This means attracting supporting industries, perhaps by way of a small and…

Given how rapid urbanisation and development will surely impact natural resources, climate change, traffic congestion and quality of life, smart cities are looked upon as the solution for sustainable and innovative transformation. As more people move to the cities, global urban population is expected to reach 66% by 2050. The higher city influx means that…

Li said Proton is ultimately looking to build better quality cars through this strategic partnership with Maxis. — Picture courtesy of Proton KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 — Proton has appointed Maxis as its partner to deploy a 5G use case comprising multiple converged solutions to power up its plant in Tanjung Malim plant, Perak. The…

Penang state exco Jagdeep Singh Deo speaks to members of the media in Taman Manggis, George Town August 12, 2021. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin   GEORGE TOWN, Nov 16 — The Penang government is setting up a Centre of Excellence (CoEx) as a space to bring together creative and digital entrepreneurs in its state…

Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) and Nextdor Property Communications will organise the City Expo Malaysia 2021 (CEM2021), the first and largest virtual expo on city planning and development in Malaysia.   KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) and Nextdor Property Communications will organise the City Expo Malaysia 2021 (CEM2021), the first and largest virtual…

Kuala Lumpur: Kumpulan Industri-Kerajaan bagi Teknologi Tinggi (MIGHT), Institut Logistik dan Pengangkutan Bertauliah di Malaysia (CILTM) dan Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Melayu Perak (DPPMP) memeterai Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) pelaksanaan inisiatif berpotensi di bawah Cetakan Hijau Lestari Perak 2030. Selain itu, MoU itu juga bagi mewujudkan perkongsian menerusi perancangan lain seperti Industri 4.0, Bandar Lestari dan…

PETALING JAYA, 11 Nov : Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Melayu (DPPM) Perak terus mengorak langkah dengan memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) dengan Kumpulan Industri-Kerajaan bagi Teknologi Tinggi (MIGHT) serta Institut Piagam Pengangkutan dan Logistik Malaysia (CILTM). MoU itu untuk mewujudkan perkongsian bagi pelaksanaan inisiatif berpotensi di bawah Perak Sustainable Greenprint 2030 dan perancangan lain seperti Industri…

(BARIS depan, dari kiri) Muhammad Muhiyuddin Abdullah, Mohd. Yusoff Sulaiman dan Amirudin Tajudin bersama dokumen yang ditandatangani di Cyberjaya, hari ini.     PETALING JAYA: Kumpulan Industri-Kerajaan bagi Teknologi Tinggi (MIGHT), Institut Piagam Pengangkutan dan Logistik Malaysia (CILTM) serta Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Melayu Perak (DPPMP) memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) untuk mewujudkan perkongsian bagi pelaksanaan…

MBJB akan melaksanakan kajian Pelan Tindakan Khas Bandar Pintar 2022 setelah bandar raya itu terpilih sebagai projek perintis bandar pintar di Johor Bahru, Johor. – UTUSAN/RAJA JAAFAR ALI   JOHOR BAHRU: Bandar raya Johor Bahru diletakkan sebagai bandar perintis bagi projek bandar pintar di negara ini selain turut terpilih untuk menganggotai ASEAN Smart City Framework.…

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will shift towards a more data-driven management system through the DBKL ICT (Information Technology and Communications) Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to support its vision of becoming a smart city. Federal Territories Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Shahidan Kassim said the initiative was aimed at, among other things, increasing efficiency…

THE promise of smart cities has been an ongoing conversation in the nation’s digitalisation agenda for some time now as new technologies are constantly being integrated into communities, especially post the Covid-19 pandemic. However, concrete efforts have yet to be launched due to an assortment of reasons which include the time and resources needed to…

KUCHING, Oct 5 — Sarawak Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg today expressed his confidence that the Kuching Smart City Master Plan (KSCMP) will trigger more economic development, create a clean and friendly environment, and offer better services to the city’s residents by 2030. “This is the future, but we must manage it properly,”…

We are pleased to announce that Confexhub Group and the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) will be co-organising the 2nd Future-Proofed Palm Oil Summit from 23 – 24 November 2021. This virtual Summit will be graced open by YB Datuk Hajah Zuraida Binti Kamaruddin, Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia.   The…

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…

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,”…

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…

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia, which hopes to have at least five smart cities established in the country by 2025, could take a page from China’s experience in digitalisation and enhance collaboration in the area of digital space, particularly in the area of smart cities, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “Malaysia…

Due to the scale of the project, its development time frame could stretch between 20 and 25 years or longer, subject to market demand by NUR HANANI AZMAN / Pic by TMR FILE PIX   PROPERTY analysts believe the Bandar Malaysia project could resume once there is a clear path to sustainable economic recovery to…

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 July 2021: The rapid urbanisation of our cities certainly requires for a range of city stakeholders to occasionally pause to take stock of what has been achieved so far whilst keeping one eye towards the future. With one of the highest urbanisation rates in Asia, Malaysia is certainly a worthy subject of…

Malaysia saw a refresh of its smart city aspirations with the Smart City Outlook 2021/22 (MSCO) report, soft-launched after the technological partnership think tank Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT)’s 26th AGM virtually held on 29 June 2021. Themed Embracing Technology Towards Enhancing Smart Cities & Communities, the report, which is produced by thought leader network solutions provider Confexhub together…

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…

WHILE the Government is responsible for formulating policies as well as facilitating the formation of a smart city, it cannot achieve success on its own, Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said. “The commercial and business parts must be filled by the technology providers. The Government is not in the business of doing business, but we…

KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Jun — Kumpulan Industri-Kerajaan Bagi Teknologi Tinggi Malaysia ​(MIGHT) dan Confexhub akan mengeluarkan buku panduan “Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021- 2022 (MSCO) – An Overview of Malaysia’s Smart City Technology, Industry Landscape, Priorities and The Way Forward”. Dalam kenyataan bersama hari ini, MIGHT dan Confexhub berkata dengan tema “Embracing Technology Towards Enhancing Smart Cities and Communities”, MSCO…

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 — The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and Confexhub will be releasing the “Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021- 2022 (MSCO) – An Overview of Malaysia’s Smart City Technology, Industry Landscape, Priorities and The Way Forward” guidebook. In a joint statement today, MIGHT and Confexhub said with the theme “Embracing…

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is today Malaysia’s model smart sustainable city boasting 30,000 trees and palms. — Picture courtesy of Sunway   PETALING JAYA, June 11 ― Think sustainability and profits don’t go hand in hand? Experts say a well-planned city with green infrastructure is more resilient and can weather strong environmental challenges faced by…

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia, which hopes to have at least five smart cities established in the country by 2025, could take a page from China’s experience in digitalisation and enhance collaboration in the area of digital space, particularly in the area of smart cities, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “Malaysia…

Sunway City Kuala Lumpur is one of three overarching UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN) centres alongside New York City and Paris. Photo Courtesy Of Sunway Group   The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world as we know it, and the actions we take today as we work to recover will define our generation. The…

Co-Founder and CEO of Stream, an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider serving more than a billion end-users. As cities across the United States look toward the future, the importance of collecting and analyzing data is clear. Smart cities — municipalities that use connected technology and data to improve city service efficiencies (think trash pickup and snow removal)…

Some cities around the world have already suffered from crippling hacks. — 123rf.com Cities embracing technology to improve urban life risk falling prey to hackers, Britain’s cybersecurity agency warned on May 7, urging local authorities to ensure smart cities are armed with digital defences. Criminals and foreign governments can target technologies deployed to improve city…

KUCHING: Miri is set to become the first smart city in Sarawak with a range of applications providing local government services to the public. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg said the initiative was part of the state government’s efforts to improve municipal services through digital technology.   He said the smart city concept…

PUTRAJAYA (April 8): The Federal Territories Smart City Blueprint (MySmart Wilayah 2030) was launched today, with the aim of drafting and steering the planning and development of smart cities through the application of digital technology in the Federal Territories. Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the MySmart Wilayah 2030 outlined 25 policies, 76…

An MBPP officer helping a customer try out the newly launched Smart Kiosk at Komtar, Penang.   THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) is aiming to go cashless by 2023, says Jagdeep Singh Deo. The state local government committee chairman said MBPP would be the first local authority in Malaysia to use the Smart Kiosk,…

IPOH (March 23): Ipoh will be Malaysia’s fourth smart city after Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Petaling Jaya by 2030, but with a different concept, namely ‘People, Infrastructure and Environment’. Perak Menteri Besar, Datuk Saarani Mohamad said the Ipoh Smart City Action Plan would be implemented through strategic cooperation between Ipoh City Council (MBI) and PlanMalaysia…

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…

THE year 2020 was filled with challenges. Governments, businesses and communities endeavoured to overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, it also saw extraordinary acceleration in the adoption of technology. In the wake of the pandemic, it became increasingly clear that digital transformations across all sectors were urgently required to meet the changes in…

Sunway said it was actively involved in initiatives that are in line with its commitment to advancing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as well as its vision for Sunway City Kuala Lumpur to be a living laboratory where real-world solutions are generated for the betterment of the environment and humankind.   KUALA LUMPUR: Sunway…

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…

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…

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…

Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) will be collaborating with Celcom Axiata Berhad (Celcom) to potentially explore deployment of smart building solutions including 5G connectivity’ for MRCB’s upcoming PJ Sentral Garden City development. To this end, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Kwan Joon Hoe, Group Chief Operating Officer of MRCB and Azlan Zainal…

BERNAMAOctober 04, 2019 LANGKAWI (Oct 4): This tax-free tourism island will soon turn into a “smart city” through the implementation of 5G demonstration projects, said Kedah Information, Communications and Multimedia and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Committee chairman, Mohd Firdaus Ahmad. He said for this purpose several telecommunications companies had been given their respective divisions to develop suitable 5G systems…

BERNAMA September 12, 2019   KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 12): The government will develop more smart city residential projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan, in a bid to make Kuala Lumpur and other cities in the country to be at par with smart cities in developed nations, said Housing and Local Government minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured). A…

SABAH DEVELOPMENT CORRIDOR The Sabah Development Corridor (SDC), was launched on 29 January 2008 to enhance the quality of life of the people by accelerating the growth of Sabah’s economy, promoting regional balance and bridging the rural-urban divide while ensuring sustainable management of the state’s resources. It is part of the five economic corridors inspired…

KUALA LUMPUR: Raja Muda of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah alongside Selangor Menteri Besar, YAB Amirudin Shari, launched the Smart Selangor Virtual Reality Simulator today at the 4th Selangor International Business Summit 2018 (SIBS 2018) at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). They were accompanied by YB Dato’ Teng Chang Khim, Selangor…