The National Smart City Council (MBPN) meeting today approved the proposed Malaysian Smart City Rating, introduced for the first time via PLANMalaysia, as part of the Malaysian Smart City Framework 2019-2025 implementation.
In a statement, the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) said the rating aims to recognise the role of local authorities (PBT), which have implemented the smart city initiative following the Smart City Indicator Standard MS ISO 37122:2019.
Read more: MBPN approves proposed Malaysian Smart City rating
The Kuching Declaration 2030 Session provided a comprehensive look on smart city investment and development, offering a blueprint for a sustainable and innovation-driven urban future.
The session, themed ‘Attracting Investments for Smart Cities with Bankable Projects’, was moderated by Smart Cities Network & Smart Cities Council (ASEAN) chairman Tay Kok Chin and had five speakers sharing their expertise on vital facets of smart city development.
Read more: MY: Kuching: Building cities of tomorrow with bankable projects
The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has made Smart City a strategic initiative to address key challenges in making cities in Malaysia more productive, competitive, sustainable and livable for current and future generations.
Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the nation’s urbanisation rate has tripled over five decades from 28.4 per cent in 1970 to 75.1 per cent in 2020 and is projected to reach 85 per cent by 2040, which is stipulated under the 4th National Physical Plan (NPP-4).
The Ministry of Local Government Development (KPKT) has made Smart City a strategic initiative to address key challenges in making cities in Malaysia more productive, competitive, sustainable and livable for current and future generations.
Its minister, Nga Kor Ming, said according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, the nation’s urbanisation rate has tripled over five decades from 28.4 per cent in 1970 to 75.1 per cent in 2020 and is projected to reach 85 per cent by 2040, which is stipulated under the 4th National Physical Plan (NPP-4).
Read more: KPKT makes smart city a strategic initiative to future-proof in Malaysia
The "Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation" (Sidec) is set to take centre stage once again with its highly anticipated Selangor "Smart City & Digital Economy Convention" (SDEC).
Part of the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS), the four-day convention will start on Oct 19 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, and promises to be a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and investment opportunities in the realm of smart cities and digital economies.
Read more: MY: Selangor. SDEC 2023 set to unlock opportunities in digitalisation, sustainability