The Urban Renewal Bill will be a catalyst for the development of smart and sustainable cities nationwide, which will strengthen the people’s quality of life, says Nga Kor Ming (pic).
The Housing and Local Government Minister said the main scopes in the implementation of the Bill include the integration of smart city features such as smart traffic light systems, smart street lights, smart toilets and the use of renewable energy.
Weiterlesen: MY: Smart cities vital to boost quality of life, says Minister Nga
Johor has made history as the country’s first smart state, after all 16 local authorities achieved at least Level 1-Smart City Early Adopter under the Malaysian Smart City rating.
State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said the recognition came five years earlier than planned.
Johor had initially targeted full Smart City Master Plan alignment by 2030.
Weiterlesen: Johor becomes Malaysia’s first smart state, five years ahead of schedule
Oftentimes, when people think of a “smart city”, they imagine robots walking the streets, autonomous vehicles shuttling people to and fro, drones delivering packages, and other futuristic scenes.
In reality, the transition to smart cityhood starts off far more subtly than most would expect, as demonstrated by exhibitors from both the public and private sectors during the recent Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL) 2025.
Malaysia’s initiative to develop smart cities is taking shape across the country, with Johor, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Penang already implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into their infrastructure management.
These efforts were highlighted during a fireside chat, titled “From Data to Decisions — How Malaysian Cities Are Turning AI into Everyday Impact”, held on Aug 28 at my5G Portal at The Exchange 106 in Tun Razak Exchange, Kuala Lumpur. The session was organised by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), in collaboration with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).
What does it take to profile a tree?
For arborist Mohd Zailani Jamil, the process starts by sizing up the trunk, height and looking at how the crown has spread.
“We also check the live crown ratio, which is the proportion of the tree that still has green, healthy leaves. Together, these give us a clear picture of whether the tree is thriving or showing signs of decline,” he said during a recent interview in Shah Alam, Selangor.