As Malaysia’s pioneer technology hub, Cyberjaya needs little introduction. In the 24 years since its inception, the city has emerged as the capital of Malaysia’s tech community and is a sought-after address for established tech names and ambitious start-ups. Over the past two decades, Cyberjaya has played a leading role in advancing information technology and tech adoption in Malaysia — driving the rise in the number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in tech as well as catalysing an exciting start-up scene.
But that is not the end of the story. Cyberview Sdn Bhd, a government-owned company mandated to drive investments into Cyberjaya, recently unveiled a new master plan that is poised to attract some of the best-in-class tech players to this smart city, thus positioning its transformation into a vibrant and exciting global tech hub.
Read more: MY: Revitalising Cyberjaya into a global tech hub
Urban development i-City in Shah Alam is looking to start a fully autonomous bus service.
The driverless bus service is expected to start in 2024 once the LRT3 project is completed and operational.
The automated shuttle is to enhance i-City’s smart city status as a transit-oriented development and provide greater connectivity to the various public transportation points.
Read more: MY: Selangor: Shah Alam: 2024 target for i-City’s driverless bus service
Sidec is back with the first hybrid digital convention since the pandemic
The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) will be launching its sixth edition of the Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention on Nov 19.
Being part of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2021, the theme of the sixth Selangor Smart City and Digital Economy Convention at the KL Convention Centre is “Digital Transformation Towards Economic Recovery”.
Read more: MY: Digital transformation towards economic recovery
As more people move to the cities, global urban population is expected to reach 66% by 2050. The higher city influx means that there will be a marked increase in consumption of resources such as fossil fuels, water and food, resulting in even more environmental concerns like waste management, air and water pollution.
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.
The Sarawak civil service is undergoing a journey of digital transformation towards a world-class government administration and to ensure transparency, integrity and accountability.
Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg said the government is often perceived by the public as one of the sectors very susceptible to corruption in the economy of any country, particularly in developing countries.