Smart Digital Infrastructure in Malaysia At A Glance As economic ac�vi�es are being digi�sed and communica�on services centre around speed, openness and efficiency, developments in smart digital infrastructures have supported Malaysia’s digital journeys. Through the strengthening of ICT infrastructure,
technology becomes the enabler of a knowledge-based society and the bridge to the realisa�on of smart ci�es, designed to address the challenges of popula�on growth, climate change, urbanisa�on and resource deple�on.
As illustrated in Figure 5-2, smart digital infrastructure ini�a�ves that have been implemented by the local authori�es to date are rela�vely low due to the high cost of implementa�on. However, 33.9% of the local authori�es have put in place projects to strengthen their digital infrastructure in the next two years.
Initiatives Implemented
23.5%
Initiatives in the Pipeline
33.9%
Figure 5-2, Source: MIGHT Analytics
As listed below, the government has set its priori�es in ensuring be�er connec�vity in terms of internet speed and wider coverage, strengthening also online security to support the growth of smart ci�es in Malaysia.
Priorities for Development
• Improve internet speed and connec�vity • Improve indoor and outdoor mobile network coverage • Reduce cybersecurity threats
Figure 5-3: Priority Areas for Smart Digital Infrastructure Development in Malaysia
As illustrated in Figure 5-4, 77.7% of the local authori�es emphasise on high speed internet solu�ons as the fundamental of their smart city development, followed by smart connec�vity, smart monitoring system and big data sharing pla�orm.
54.5% Smart Monitoring (Sensor)
77.7% High Speed Internet
51.2% Big Data Sharing
62.8% Smart Connectivity
Figure 5-4, Source: MIGHT Analytics
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