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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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Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

What does AGC say about withdrawing police reports? – Hafiz Hassan 

According to its e-Participation Policy portal, complainant may submit an application so no action taken on lodged report but decision lies with public prosecutor