Kulim, located in the southeast of Kedah, bordering Penang, is set to evolve into a smart city that is safe, resilient, and sustainable.
HeiTech Padu Bhd (HTP) and Kulim Municipal Council (MPKK) have formed a strategic collaboration to propel the district's development.
MPKK chairman Datuk Elmi Yusoff anticipates several changes in Kulim within these five years.
Read more: MY: Kedah:Kulim to develop into a smart city in the upcoming years
In a move towards the development of smart cities in Malaysia, Gamuda Land has announced a collaboration with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), marking a key step in enhancing 5G connectivity and infrastructure within its townships.
The partnership, formalised through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), aims to explore the full spectrum of 5G technology possibilities, focusing on Gamuda Cove @ Kuala Langat, Gamuda Gardens @ Sungai Buloh North and twentyfive7 @ South of Kota Kemuning.
Read more: MY: Gamuda Land partners DNB to drive smart city initiatives with 5G technology
The strategic collaboration between HeiTech Padu Berhad (HTP) and Kulim Kedah Municipal Council (MPKK) is set to propel the district’s development, paving the way for it to evolve into a smart city.
HTP Group chief executive officer, Salmi Nadia Mohd Hilmey emphasised the significance of the collaboration with MPKK, highlighting that it signifies the joint commitment to creating a sustainable smart city through innovation, utilisation of cutting-edge technology, and the preservation of the environment.
Read more: MY: Kedah: MPKK, HTP collaboration to propel Kulim into a smart city
CelcomDigi Bhd has partnered with Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) for the digital development of Hulu Kelang, to expedite the districts' transformation into a smart city.
With this ten-year partnership, both organisations will collaborate to explore and implement potential 5G technology solutions.
Malaysia has embarked on a transformative journey to improve data governance through revising the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 and revisions to subsidiary regulations.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said prioritising cybersecurity aspect has become an immediate necessity due to the rapid technological advancements that contribute to cyber threats.