holistically and in line with current developments . The document includes the smart city definition in the context of Malaysia , seven key components of a smart city , and policy directions , and outlines the proposed strategies and initiatives for each component that can be used as a reference to those interested in implementing smart city initiatives in Malaysia .
The MSCF was developed by taking into account the importance of smart city development and implementation in Malaysia . The Government of Malaysia believes that the smart city is the approach of the future to urban planning , development and management , and can provide solutions to urban challenges , such as the inefficient delivery of urban services , environmental pollution , and traffic congestion thus improving the quality of life of urban people . The MSCF is also established to meet national and global agendas , especially towards achieving the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and to ensure that Malaysia is keeping abreast with global urban development trends .
In the Malaysian context , a smart city is defined as a city that uses ICT and technology , and innovative advances to address urban issues , including improving the quality of life , promoting economic growth , developing a sustainable and safe environment and encouraging efficient urban management practices . Smart City Malaysia aims to address urban issues and challenges to achieve the three main pillars of a competitive economy , a sustainable environment , and an enhanced quality of life .
The seven major components of Smart City
Malaysia are : 1 . Smart Economy 2 . Smart Living 3 . Smart Environment 4 . Smart People 5 . Smart Government 6 . Smart Mobility ; and 7 . Smart Digital Infrastructure MSCF will be the catalyst for smart city implementation in Malaysia , specifically by Local Authorities as city managers . Through smart city initiatives , urban challenges can be overcome at the local level . This can be reflected in statistics based on the indicators set by the smart city implementer , thus improving the well-being and quality of life of various urban communities .
Smart cities are the new development trend observed in many countries around the world . Some cities that are active in implementing smart city strategies include Amsterdam , Barcelona , Seoul , Stockholm , Singapore , Phuket and Jakarta . Therefore , the development of smart cities in a planned , integrated and holistic manner in this country is vital to ensure that Malaysia is at par with global urban development trends .
The smart city trend is supported by the technological breakthrough of the Fourth Industrial Revolution ( Industry 4.0 ), including the use of the Internet of Things ( IoT ), Cloud Computing , Open Data and Big Data Analytics . This trend is spreading fast and will have a huge impact on the global economy and change the way of life in the world at large . In this context , Malaysia needs to be ready to welcome this wave of the digital revolution and utilise it to overcome the challenges and physical limitations of improving the quality of life of the people and ensuring the development of a smart and sustainable nation .
Five ways to speed up smart cities – World Economic Forum
Ushering in an era of technology-enabled infrastructure is proving harder than imagined .
The promise of technology-enabled infrastructure — or InfraTech — is mouth-watering . Smarter , greener cities . Connected transport systems . Efficient , carbon-neutral construction . Higher-performing , longer-lasting assets . Faster responses to pandemics . All powered by ubiquitous 5G wi-fi .
But getting there is proving harder than imagined . Poor connectivity , cumbersome regulations , insufficient funding and a skills gap are all holding back progress . Only through a sustained effort on the part of Governments ,
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