Kuala Lumpur climbs 16 spots to become world’s 73rd smartest city
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur (KL) has climbed 16 spots to become the world’s 73rd smartest city out of 142 cities, according to the 2024 Smart City Index (SCI) released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) Smart City Observatory recently. Last year, KL was ranked 89th. The report highlighted several commendable performances of KL, including […]
S Korea’s mobile carrier signs mou for smart city project in Indonesia’s new capital
SEOUL: South Korea’s leading mobile carrier KT Corp said Wednesday it has signed an initial agreement with Indonesia’s state-owned telecommunications network, Telkom Indonesia to cooperate for a smart city project in the Southeast Asian country’s new capital. Under the memorandum of understanding, KT will share its cutting-edge technologies on quantum cryptography communication, cybersecurity and others […]
Mayor in Japan for smart city training workshop
KUCHING: Delegates from 19 cities, including Kuching, are attending the International Training Workshop on Smart Cities for Building Inclusive, Resilient, Livable and Sustainable Cities and Communities in Asia in Japan. According to a statement by Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, he was given the opportunity to present the current situation […]
Mayors explore sustainable city benefits
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng is determined to explore the concept of Sustainable and Smart City that would benefit both MBKS and the city of Haikou, Hainan, China. In a press release, it was announced that a courtesy call was held today (July 7) to discuss […]
Driving tourism industry via smart cities
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will look into providing for more connectivity between Kuching and cities outside Sarawak as part of efforts to further improve the tourism industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in doing so, the state government is also creating more smart cities in Sarawak. “Now of course we […]
Kota Samarahan Municipal Council to learn from Miri counterpart
KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) will be working closely with Miri City Council (MCC) with regard to rate collections and smart city programmes. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said there was so much to learn from MCC, especially on how MCC was able to collect up to 90 per cent of rates from residents […]
Parking in Bintulu goes ticketless, cashless
BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) has introduced a ticketless parking system to facilitate payment for parking in gazetted zones in Bintulu city. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report quoted BDA general manager Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari as saying that the introduction of digital parking was in line with the state […]
Mayor explores city links with Romania
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng exchanged ideas with visiting Romanian Ambassador Nineta Barbulescu on areas of mutual benefit here recently. Their discussions included the possibility of establishing friendship cities between Kuching South and the cities in Romania. “The main discussion focused on the ability to share Sarawak and Romania’s […]
Making Sibu a smart city
SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) wants to make Sibu a smart city. As part of the move, SMC chairman Clarence Ting yesterday revealed that the council would no longer send the physical form of assessment rates to households by next year. “We are giving one year’s notice to all the house owners to register themselves […]
S’wak a benchmark for others in digital development
MIRI: Sarawak is set to become a point of reference for the rest of Malaysia with regard to advancement and progress in digital development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that he recently received a visit from a guest from Pahang who wanted to learn how Sarawak developed its smart city. […]
