KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — The Selangor government will discuss with telecommunications companies and local authorities soon to expedite its transformation into a smart state by 2025.
Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari, said the involvement of the telcos would also expand the state’s digital transformation process.
“We would like to construct the Managed Industrial Park and Smart Industrial Park, and certainly 5G would be the most vital enabler,” he said in a media briefing after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between CelcomDigi Bhd and the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ).
The MoU aims to assist with the digital development transformation process as well as to make the Hulu Kelang district the first smart city under MPAJ.
CelcomDigi chief executive officer Datuk Idham Nawawi said the collaboration opens up opportunities for both parties to innovate and will improve the digital technology available in the state.
The collaboration will provide opportunities to find the appropriate solutions to create a conducive and inclusive smart city ecosystem as well as to improve the quality of life and safety of its residents.
“We want to advance and inspire the community and we are determined to connect every Malaysian citizen with innovative technology that can facilitate matters and improve the quality of life of Malaysians,” said Idham, adding that the 10-year MoU was the first signed between CelcomDigi and a state government.
— Bernama
