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Barnama
5 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
SCEKL 2025 To Spotlight AI-driven Smart Cities
BUSINESS By Naveen Prabu & Nur Atiq Maisarah Suhaimi KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL 2025) will place a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI)-based urban solutions, to promote practical smart city adoption among Malaysian municipalities and the wider ASEAN region. Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) chief corporate officer Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid said the expo, hosted by the Digital Ministry and co-organised by DNB and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), is expected to attract 10,000 visitors and 2,000 delegates. 'The goal is to raise awareness of the next phase of smart city development, especially with AI. We want to ensure there is greater adoption of technology,' he told Bernama in an exclusive interview. Ahmad Zaki said smart cities today are no longer limited to infrastructure upgrades, but increasingly depend on AI, digital twins, and high-speed connectivity to enable predictive planning, real-time services and automated operations. 'Smart cities have over 80 indicators. What's new now is how AI improves service delivery — like knowing exactly when a bus will arrive or using high-definition surveillance to improve safety,' he said. Ahmad Zaki highlighted that Malaysia's major cities, such as Kuala Lumpur and George Town, already have advanced command centres, while smaller cities can benefit from affordable solutions being showcased at the expo. Meanwhile, he said 'digital twin' technology, real-time monitoring systems, the role of 5G infrastructure, and real-time responsiveness are crucial to the improvement of Malaysian cities. Ahmad Zaki explained that real-time responsiveness is key for urban services like traffic management and port automation.
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Ministry extends digital empowerment schemes to rural Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Digital Ministry has extended its digital empowerment initiatives to rural Sarawak through an outreach programme at Rumah Collins in Selangau, Sibu. Organised by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB), the Jelajah Digital Rumah Panjang initiative introduced hands-on solutions to help local communities leverage digital tools for economic and social development. Highlights of the programme included the 'eKelas Usahawan' talk by Maxis Bhd, a financial literacy session by SME Bank, and a TikTok Shop bootcamp, designed to equip rural entrepreneurs and youth with digital marketing and e-commerce skills. CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM) also conducted a session to promote awareness on online safety and responsible digital behaviour. The event was attended by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and his deputy Datuk Wilson Ugak anak Kumbong. Both leaders reiterated the ministry's commitment to extending digital inclusion to all parts of the country, including remote regions in Sarawak. Gobind said every community, no matter how remote, should have equal access to digital tools and opportunities. "We are here not just to launch programmes, but to listen, learn, and build meaningful connections that shape our national digital agenda," he said.
