1 Smart city initiatives implementation and monitoring The monitoring and implementa�on of the many smart city ini�a�ves under the framework should be strengthened. Only through effec�ve monitoring and implementa�on can these ini�a�ves be evaluated for their effec�veness and relevance to address the smart city direc�ons. The monitoring, which should be based on agreed measuring parameters and standards, will provide useful feedbacks to further improve the various aspects of the ini�a�ves that are being undertaken. Also, sharing such experiences with 2 Preparing for the development of smart city human capital, skills and talents The MSCO has clearly indicated the strategic role of technologies, especially digital, in implemen�ng the many smart city ini�a�ves. Technologies including, but not limited to, IoT and Data analy�cs are prominent elements of the smart city development. But both these depend on reliable digital infrastructure, mainly internet connec�vity and broadband speed. Various forms of interconnected sensors provide data which are to be analysed to enable good decision-making. There are of course other technologies related to mobility and the environment and these should be
the relevant stakeholders would further provide lessons for the implementa�on of other, new ini�a�ves. In fact, the outcome of the monitoring exercise will offer useful inputs for the framework itself, indica�ng if it needs further adjustments or correc�ve ac�ons. No framework is cast in stone. It should be dynamic and flexible. Conclusively, a key agency must be iden�fied to lead and coordinate the implementa�on and monitoring of the country’s smart city programmes.
based on low carbon design. All such technologies cannot be effec�vely rolled out without the support of the right technical skills. This is where the implementa�on of all smart city ini�a�ves rests heavily on the availability of relevant talents and human capital. There must be investments made in capacity-building of the human capital in order to support a sustained implementa�on of smart city programmes. This also provides opportuni�es for job crea�ons which will accompany investments in smart ci�es.
3 Smart city industry development There is no denying that the basic premise of venturing into smart city is to improve and sustain a healthy and safe living environment for all ci�zens. In addi�on, the use of the appropriate smart city technologies would help op�mise the cost of running ci�es. Many ci�es now face tough �mes, balancing their revenue stream with the costs of opera�on, which con�nue to escalate. However, arising from the deployment of the many revenue op�misa�on technologies, new economic opportuni�es are now being created. These can be best described as the green economy, which is currently being widely discussed in the move towards embracing
low carbon business. Inevitably, the consequent industry that is being created needs effec�ve nurturing to facilitate its development. Here, there are excellent opportuni�es for locally-based businesses to par�cipate in smart city industry development. Thus, there must be a conscious effort to strengthen the smart city industry to propel it into becoming interna�onally competent businesses. We need to be aware that countries in the region are all gearing up to embrace the smart city approach to sustainable urbanisa�on. Undoubtedly, Malaysia should prepare itself to tap into the expanding smart city business globally.
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