City Hall here will be utilising satellite technology for data analysis and to tackle issues faced in the city more effectively, says Datuk Joniston Bangkuai.
The Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister said in view of Kota Kinabalu moving towards smart city status, the use of satellite technology would be able to increase City Hall’s capability to better monitor and address issues.
He said this approach could assist local authorities to make quicker and better decisions based on clearer and more accurate data to solve squatter problems, cleanliness, traffic flow and industrial activities, among others.
Selangor is adopting international urban management models, tailored to local needs, under a broader push to become a smart, resilient and sustainable state, said state executive councillor for local government and tourism Dato’ Ng Suee Lim.
He added that this approach reflects the state’s commitment to aligning global best practices with on-site realities.
Read more: MY: Selangor adopts smart city model to drive sustainable, resilient development
Urban planning shapes the spaces where we live, work, and interact with communities.
From housing developments and transport systems to recreational parks and commercial hubs, the decisions made today will define the quality of life of the community for generations to come.
But too often, these decisions are made behind closed doors, with limited input from the communities that will be affected.
Read more: MY: Public participation matters in urban planning and city management
Across Asia, digital transformation is reshaping how people interact with systems, services and spaces.
As smart city initiatives expand and workplaces continue to digitise, identity is increasingly becoming the infrastructure that governs access across services, systems and physical environment.
In Malaysia, the shift is a reality, as the nation moves toward a Digital Identification system where a single login enables access to services.
Read more: Rethinking digital access in Malaysia's connected future
The 5G Intelligent Pole (IP) Structure Pilot Project, launched today, is set to modernise urban infrastructure in Terengganu through the integration of smart technology and advanced digital connectivity.
The pilot initiative, a collaboration between the Terengganu government and Colla Connecting Edge Sdn Bhd, forms part of the Smart Digital Infrastructure agenda under the Terengganu Smart City Blueprint 2040.
State Digital Economy, New Income, Trade, Industry and Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd Nurkhuzaini Ab Rahman said the project aligns with the state’s aspiration to position Terengganu as a green technology hub and a sustainable smart city.