Where We Are Now Smart Environment in Malaysia At A Glance
A smart environment from the perspec�ves of Malaysia’s Smart City agenda is one where transforma�ve organisa�onal, consumer and community behaviour takes place to enable wider digital adop�on in the pursuit of a smart and sustainable development. In the Malaysia Smart City Framework, Smart Environment is the integrated outcome of Policy 8, whereby the government aims to ensure that “sustainable and smart environment prac�ces shall be
encouraged in all developments of Smart City”. This means inves�ng in collabora�ve technological ini�a�ves and facilita�ng technological uptake as a precursor to environmental protec�on and development. In this respect, public-private partnerships have been the na�onal engine, propelling digital infrastructural developments to support smart environment ini�a�ves, ensuring that digital solu�ons are deployed to create be�er lives.
As illustrated in Figure 8-2, as high as 42.9% of the local local authori�es have implemented smart environment ini�a- �ves. Ongoing efforts are being planned, as 40.5% of the local authori�es have included smart environment in their smart city ini�a�ves for the next two years.
Initiatives Implemented
42.9%
Initiatives in the Pipeline
40.5%
Figure 8-2, Source: MIGHT Analytics
As listed below, the government has set its priori�es in addressing environmental issues at every level to support the growth of smart ci�es in Malaysia. Its goal is to create
cleaner and greener urban spaces; improve sustainable resource and disaster management.
Priorities for Development
• Be�er management of landslide • Reduce non-revenue water • Reduce the usage of non-renewable energy • Reduce carbon footprint
• Increase green areas • Be�er solid waste management • Reduce air pollu�on • Reduce water pollu�on • Be�er management of flash flood
Figure 8-3: Priority Areas for the Development of Smart Environment in Malaysia
As illustrated in Figure 8-4, integrated disaster management system and smart waste management system are the two most sought-a�er technologies that the local authori�es require for their smart environment ini�a�ves; followed by smart grid & renewable energy and smart water management system.
55.4% Smart Grid & Renewable Energy
72.7% Integrated Disaster Management
67.8% Smart Waste Management
51.2% Smart Water Management
Figure 8-4, Source: MIGHT Analytics
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| Malaysia Smart City Outlook 2021 - 2022
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