Sarawak's Smart City Transformation: Embracing Technology for Sustainable Urban Development
Key Ideas
  • Sarawak's government is implementing a smart city transformation plan to enhance urban living and stimulate economic growth.
  • Initiatives in Kuching include waste management, security, health services, 5G network transition, hydrogen-powered buses, and plans for Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles.
  • The Sarawak Integrated Operation Centre (SIOC) and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) play key roles in coordinating smart city initiatives and promoting sustainable growth in the digital economy.
  • Private sector involvement and innovation are encouraged to complement governmental investments, as outlined in the Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint towards achieving developed status by 2030.
The Sarawak government, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, is actively implementing a smart city transformation to create sustainable urban environments in cities like Kuching, Miri, and Bintulu. The focus areas of this initiative include waste management, security, health services, and telecommunications infrastructure upgrades to 5G networks, as well as the introduction of hydrogen-powered buses and plans for hydrogen-fueled Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles. The Sarawak Integrated Operation Centre (SIOC) forms a crucial part of the Kuching Smart City Master Plan, facilitating real-time responses and collaboration among various entities. Additionally, the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is driving the promotion of the Smart City ecosystem to optimize resource use and foster sustainable growth in the digital economy. The government's vision includes achieving developed status by 2030 through public-private partnerships and a focus on digitalization for economic growth. The Sarawak Digital Economy Blueprint provides the roadmap for these ambitious goals. Overall, Sarawak's smart city initiatives demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents while propelling economic progress.
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