Message from Confexhub Group
Datuk Dr. Abdul Aziz S.A. Kadir Chairman Confexhub Group
Paul Yeo Chief Executive Ocer Confexhub Group
Similar to many other ci�es around the world, Malaysian ci�es are experiencing greater challenges as rural-urban migra�on in the country is accelera�ng. The emergence of new technologies has made it possible for ci�es to tackle the many city management challenges, spur economic growth and bring more benefits to society, using new technology-based approaches. While the Government is taking vital steps to modernise regula�ons and develop world-class infrastructures, universal access to high technologies and empowering talents with future skills are equally important to accelerate the smart city development. As the government con�nues to encourage innova�ons in digital technologies and adop�ons of the smart city concept to synergis�cally drive the Malaysian smart city agenda forward, it is recognised that effec�vely implemen�ng the 2019 Malaysia Smart City Framework remains a cri�cal challenge. One of the main issues is the lack of par�cipa�on of technology players. It is with this in mind that Confexhub is joining hands with MIGHT to publish the Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021-2022 that specifically deliberates on the relevant technology issues in implemen�ng the Malaysia Smart City Framework. The Outlook is conceptualised as a reference for the local government to review their technological challenges and assess their technological needs in implemen�ng smart city ini�a�ves. It also aims to serve as a promo�onal tool for the relevant high technology players to capture the immense business opportuni�es that are set to emerge with the implementa�on of smart ci�es in the country. We hope this publica�on would bring value to all smart city stakeholders in building a sustainable and resilient Malaysia.
Today, there are many discussions, blueprints and guidelines on the issue of smart ci�es being published globally and locally. Some of these are from the perspec�ve of policy, offering strategies of best prac�ces that eliminate other different determinants surrounding smart city development. In order for the government to effec�vely provide quality services to ci�zens, governments need to be able to recognise their own challenges and consider different factors in implemen�ng smart ini�a�ves, because smart city development involves not only suppor�ve policies, but also includes other complex elements. In this context, it is important to look at the variety of factors that influence the development of smart ci�es and explore poten�al priori�es befi�ng our very own desirable smart city outcomes through a comparison of the strategies. Therefore, this publica�on examines the challenges that specifically impact our local smart city ini�a�ves, reviews the progress of our current development status, analyses the per�nent factors needing focus, and lastly, recommends ac�onable plans and implementa�on mechanism that serve as a ‘roadmap’ for not only municipali�es, but also industries and ins�tu�ons. This would help to develop and implement prac�cal and sustainable smart city solu�ons that would meet our local needs and challenges. It is our hope that our readers, in par�cular local authori�es and technology providers, will be enlightened by the opportuni�es presented by our na�onal smart city ini�a�ves; thereby start taking steps to par�cipate and move forward on the right track. It is hoped that along the way, these can bring about fresh changes for improvements and efficacy in smart city development in the country.
VII | Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021 - 2022
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