Overview of Smart City Policy in Malaysia
By Kamarul Ariff Omar Sustainable Development Technology Division, MIGHT
Malaysia Smart City Policy Malaysia smart city is defined as developing any city using ICT and technological advancement to achieve a be�er quality of life and smart living. Smart City development is important in improving the quality of life, encouraging economic growth, providing sustainable and safety environment, as well as encouraging the efficiency of hands-on city management. Ini�a�ng Smart Ci�es should be focusing on 5G connec�vity, cashless community, efficient public transport, drone-delivery system, energy-efficient building, smart waste management and smart water treatment. Table 1 shows the list of exis�ng framework and policy from each state in driving their respec�ve goals for smart city. Three states have successfully developed their own smart city framework which is aligned with the Malaysia Smart
City Framework produced by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT).
Components of the Smart City Policy
Smart City Policy
Smart City Component
Number of Component
Malaysia Smart City Framework
Smart Economy, Smart Living, Smart Environment, Smart People, Smart Government, Smart Mobility, Smart Digital Infrastructure Smart Governance, Smart Disaster Management, Smart Building, Smart Safety & Security. Smart Food & Agro, Smart Energy, Smart Water Management, Smart Digital Infrastructure, Smart Transport & Mobility, Smart Waste Management, Smart Healthcare & Wellbeing, Smart Educa�on Smart Community, Smart Environment, Smart Government, Smart Mobility, Smart Economy Digital Government, Digital Health, E-Commerce, Smart City, Cyber Security, Digital Innova�on & Entrepreneur, Social, R&D, Digital & Data, Digital Skills & Talent Development, Digital Inclusivity, Digital Infrastructure Agriculture, Manufacturing IR4.0, Tourism. Smart Transporta�on & Mobility, Smart Home & Environment, Smart Government Services, Smart Infrastructure & U�li�es, Smart Safety & Security, Smart Economy, Smart Community Smart Mobility, Walkability, Compact Development, Integrate Nature into Urban, Efficient & Effec�ve Resource, Smart & Green Building, Smart Community Smart Governance, Smart Living, Smart People, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, Smart Economy
7 Components
Smart Selangor Blueprint
12 Components
Penang2030
5 Components
Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy
15 Components
Putrajaya Smart City Blueprint
7 Components
Cyberjaya Smart & Low Carbon City
7 Components
Smart City Iskandar Malaysia Framework
6 Components
Table 1
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