Executive Summary
More than 60% of the world popula�on live in ci�es. Today, there is an overwhelming desire globally to create substan�ally be�er urban living and working condi�ons. Moves towards this overarching goal integrate efficiency, liveability, economic viability and sustainability in urban developments through the adop�on of technology and with wider community par�cipa�on. As the push towards smart ci�es gains momentum worldwide, ongoing efforts are enabling ci�es to be safer, more secure, resilient, inclusive and sustainable. This has been made possible by infrastructural expansion, growing digitalisa�on and increasing technological and digital literacy. Globally, ci�es are being wired-up to meet urban The Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021-2022 (MSCO 2021-2022) under the selected theme “Embracing Technology Towards Enhancing Smart Cities and Communities” gives a comprehensive picture of the advancement in technologies that are key to the success of smart ci�es, highligh�ng ini�a�ves that have been undertaken. It encapsulates Malaysia’s smart city achievements so far within the seven components – economy, government, community, digital infrastructure, mobility, environment and living. Informa�on sourced from KPKT reports, survey of local authori�es, interviews with selected stakeholders and data on best prac�ces extracted from global smart ci�es reports and blueprints, form the basis of the analysis of MSCO 2021-2022.
challenges in order to create economic compe��veness. And, with corresponding moves to narrow the digital literacy gap, this will support livelihoods and create healthier lifestyles that will ensure a sustainable future. Ul�mately, smart city is about building resilient socie�es and economies. Thus, embracing the sustainable management of ci�es, or smart city, is not a choice but an impera�ve for the world. Malaysia, under the auspices of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) launched the Smart City Framework in 2019, joining the global network of smart ci�es. Correspondingly, the Outlook also iden�fies gaps by comparing local achievements against global prac�ces. These gaps provide technology players and solu�on providers a comprehensive view of opportuni�es that will emerge in the smart city development. It is also hoped that they will generate further discussions for R&D, guide the way forward for ci�es in Malaysia to realise the targets of the Framework. Finally, the Outlook hopes to bring forth meaningful discussions on the rela�onship between technology and society. It wishes to encourage new thoughts on technology as tools for empowerment and ac�ve ci�zenship and enrich the discourse on openness and inclusiveness in the era of digitalisa�on.
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