GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Penang has launched two strategic smart city development plans to strengthen data and technology integration, as well as improve urban management efficiency towards more sustainable state development.
Penang Launches Two Smart City Plans To Enhance Data, Technology Integration
Chow Kon Yoew, H’ng Mooi Lye, urgan planning, pl
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Penang unveiled the Penang State Smart City Master Plan 2040 and the MBPP Smart City Action Plan 2030 to coordinate smart city initiatives, strengthen data integration, and improve urban management.
- The plans aim to address floods, traffic congestion, waste management and heat by using data-driven urban planning.
- Key components include the Penang Urban Intelligence Observatory, State Data Exchange and Smart Penang Dashboard.
- Penang’s exports reached RM113.2 billion in September 2026.
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