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.
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
Malaysia is looking forward to its 2030 ambition of becoming a Digital Nation and multiple goals are currently being laid by all ministries, stakeholders, agencies, and infrastructure planners.
Among the goals is to turn some of the cities into smart cities but what does a ‘smart city’ mean. The Smart City Council defines them as one “that uses information and communication technology (ICT)to enhance liveability, workability, and sustainability. All definitions have one element in common, they agree that at the core it’s about leveraging new and disruptive technologies to address a broad range of urban problems.
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.
MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Institute of Industrial Internet & IoT, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) of China for the international extension of China's national blockchain network, Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility ("Xinghuo BIF"), by introducing backbone and supernodes outside China to be known as Zetrix.
Mr. Wong Thean Soon, Group Managing Director of MY E.G. Services Berhad; YB Dato’ Sri Dr. Adham Bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation of Malaysia; Dato’ Dr. Norraesah Binti Haji Mohamad, Executive Chairman of MY E.G. Services Berhad; Ms. Li Haihua, Deputy Director of Institute of Industrial Internet & Internet of Things (IoT), China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT); and Ms. Wang Zhiqin, Deputy Director of China Academy of Information and Communication Technology (CAICT)