RM550 Million Kuching Smart City Project To Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
KUCHING: Sarawak will strengthen its digital infrastructure and the efficiency of urban management through the 'Kuching Smart City and Digital Connectivity' project, estimated to be worth RM550 million.
The project will leverage artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and digital infrastructure to improve the efficiency of urban service delivery and the quality of life of the people.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Abdul Rahman Zohari Tun Datuk Abang Openg witnessed the signing ceremony of the project's Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex here on Thursday.
Also present were Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi, and Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki.
Meanwhile, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said the project will involve Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and several other areas, giving a boost to the development of digital infrastructure in Sarawak.
"This project is estimated to be worth RM550 million," he told reporters after the ceremony.
According to him, the MoU was signed between the Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and the Sarawak Government through the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) and the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT).
Meanwhile, according to an MCMC media statement, the initial implementation of the project will focus on the Greater Kuching area, covering DBKU, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS).
Key components of the project include the development of an integrated AI- and data-based urban platform, the strengthening of core network infrastructure, and the provision of public Wi-Fi facilities.
The project will also incorporate digital twin technology to support more efficient and integrated urban planning, monitoring and management. -UKASnews
