The Perak government marked a new milestone with the unveiling of two strategic plans aimed at transforming the state into an inclusive, sustainable and competitive smart state driven by a digital economy.
The plans - Perak Digital Economy Action Plan 2030 and the Perak State Smart City Blueprint 2040 - were launched by Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad on Wednesday (June 4).
Both plans are designed to strengthen digital infrastructure, empower human capital and stimulate innovation and technology investment towards comprehensive and high-impact socio-economic development.
Read more: MY: Perak govt unveils two strategic plans to enhance its digital economy
The government will engage with city mayors in all states in the coming months to discuss and formulate a cooperation plan for smart city initiatives.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said discussions among all states are crucial to compile a comprehensive overview of existing services and initiatives and to identify how each state can adopt and adapt successful smart city initiatives from other states.
Read more: MY: Digital Ministry to push nationwide collaboration on smart city development
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is actively implementing the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of smart city management, with two main initiatives highlighted: digital twin and AI-powered traffic management.
The Digital Ministry said the digital twin initiative is a virtual city model that allows real-time simulations to be used for more effective urban planning and faster emergency responses.
Read more: MY: DBKL turns to AI to ease traffic and modernise city services in Kuala Lumpur
The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to digital transformation, with the Premier of Sarawak lauding Miri’s efforts in advancing its Smart City agenda.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian during a gala dinner commemorating the 20th anniversary of Miri’s city status, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg praised the northern Sarawak city’s progress.
Read more: MY: Sarawak: Miri embraces smart city vision as it marks 20 years of city status
The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is strengthening community involvement in urban development through the rebranded Smart City Friends programme.
Formerly known as the Rakan Bandaraya initiative introduced in 2002, the programme is now open to all segments of society, including students from higher education institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), trader communities, neighbourhood watch groups, senior citizens, youth and the general public.
Read more: MY: Sabah: Kota Kinabalu expands smart city community with rebranded programme