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 also drawn up a development agenda for the future in a sustainable, liveable and smart manner.
Read more: MY: Anwar: Govt aims to turn federal territories into smart cities by 2030
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 visited the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre in Bukit Jalil and saw the capabilities and capacity of CCTV operations in the city centre.
Read more: Calls for a safer Malaysia via better adoption of smart CCTVs
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 prolonged droughts, climate change and rising sea levels, developed countries adopted the 1997 Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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 and socio-economic status of Pengerang folk.
Read more: MY: Johor: Pengerang: Paving the way for smart city
- The Malaysian government has announced the launch of GovTech and MyGovCloud, which are intended to encourage digital adoption among businesses and citizens nationwide.
- Open source has helped organizations from various sectors transform and modernize, including healthcare and automotive.
Open source has revolutionized technology by enabling users to understand how code operates and accelerating the creation of the most cutting-edge software. Instead of attempting to handle everything alone, it allows the reuse and recycling of code, making it simpler to collaborate and achieve goals.
Read more: How has open source evolved to fit into Malaysia’s digital transformation journey?