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MCMC, Selangor state govt forge partnership to drive smart city development

The collaboration, aimed at enhancing connectivity, safety, and disaster management, aligns with Selangor’s Smart Action Plan 2025 to establish a leading digital economy

Melaka powers up Smart City push with MCMC partnership

The partnership aims to expand high-speed connectivity, strengthen public safety systems and build future-ready digital infrastructure under the Smart Melaka Blueprint 2035

Johor Bahru to launch free self-driving bus for visitors and residents: Mayor

The autonomous bus, part of a smart city initiative, will provide easy access to city attractions, with operations set to begin in early 2026

Kota Madani should be model for future urban planning: Anwar

PM urges local authorities to lead development, not surrender to developers’ profit-driven agendas

Kuala Lumpur soars in 2024 Smart City Index, ranks 73rd worldwide

Kuala Lumpur has climbed 16 spots to become the world’s 73rd smartest city out of 142 cities, according to the 2024 Smart City Index released by the Institute for Management Development's Smart City Observatory recently.

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders

Malaysia Airlines, SIA join rush to cancel Middle East flights as Iran-US-Israel strikes escalate

More countries announce airspace closures as carriers suspend flights on Feb 28 and March 1, passengers reminded to check for updates on subsequent flights

Melaka schools to reopen on Oct 12 as API readings fall below 100

Air quality readings at all three monitoring stations in the state remain in the moderate range, with parents advised to monitor their children's health