Housing Ministry: 88 local authorities recognised under Malaysia’s smart city programme since 2023

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 28 — A total of 88 local authorities (PBTs) nationwide have received recognition under the Malaysia Smart City Rating since its introduction in 2023.

The Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), in a statement today, said the achievement reflected progress in implementing the national smart city agenda to improve service delivery efficiency, urban sustainability and public well-being through technology and innovation.

“This recognition reflects the progress made by local authorities in adopting a smart city approach based on established indicators, while encouraging continuous improvements in management and service delivery to the public,” the ministry said.

The ministry said 28 local authorities had been approved to receive new recognition this year based on the Malaysia Standard (MS) ISO 37122:2019, Sustainable Cities and Communities – Indicators for Smart Cities.

Of these, one local authority achieved Level 3: Leading Smart City; nine achieved Level 2: Developing Smart City; and 18 achieved Level 1: Smart City Early Adopter.

KPKT said the development was confirmed at the 2026 National Smart City Council (MBPN) meeting chaired by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming yesterday.

The statement also said the awards would be presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on November 4 in conjunction with the 2026 World Town Planning Day celebration at the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) Civic Hall Auditorium.

Meanwhile, KPKT has expanded the smart city rating approach to the private sector since 2025 through the Smart Township rating to encourage the development of smarter, more sustainable and liveable townships.

The ministry said 12 applications were received from private developers this year, with eight townships meeting the established rating criteria.

Of these, one township received a Platinum rating, four Gold and three Silver.

“The involvement of the private sector is important in complementing the government’s efforts to comprehensively implement smart city principles, including in township development and the management of facilities and services for residents,” it said.

Meanwhile, Nga, in the same statement, said the smart city rating was an important instrument to encourage local authorities to enhance their capabilities, strengthen governance and adopt technology in delivering services to the public.

“Smart cities are not merely about the use of technology, but how technology can be harnessed to make daily affairs easier for the people, improve service efficiency and create a safer, more sustainable and comfortable urban environment.

“KPKT will continue to strengthen the smart city agenda through close cooperation between the federal government, state governments, local authorities and the private sector to ensure that urban development benefits the people, in line with Malaysia’s aspiration to become a Smart Nation by 2040,” he said. — Bernama

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布城，10 月 28 日讯——自 2023 年马来西亚智慧城市评级推出以来，全国共有 88 个地方政府（PBT）获得认可。

住房和地方政府部（KPKT）今天发表声明称，这一成就反映了在实施国家智慧城市议程方面取得的进展，该议程旨在通过技术和创新提高服务交付效率、城市可持续性和公众福祉。

该部表示：“这一认可反映了地方当局在采用基于既定指标的智慧城市方法方面取得的进展，同时鼓励不断改进管理和为公众提供服务。”

该部表示，今年已有 28 个地方政府根据马来西亚标准 (MS) ISO 37122:2019《可持续城市和社区——智慧城市指标》获得新的认可。

其中，1 个地方政府达到 3 级：智慧城市领先水平；9 个达到 2 级：智慧城市发展水平；18 个达到 1 级：智慧城市早期采用者水平。

印尼房屋及地方政府部表示，该发展计划已在昨天由房屋及地方政府部长倪可敏主持的2026年国家智慧城市委员会（MBPN）会议上得到确认。

声明还表示，首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣将于11月4日在八打灵再也市政厅礼堂举行的2026年世界城镇规划日庆祝活动上颁发这些奖项。

与此同时，KPKT 从 2025 年起将智慧城市评级方法扩展到私营部门，通过智慧城镇评级来鼓励发展更智能、更可持续、更宜居的城镇。

该部表示，今年共收到12份来自私人开发商的申请，其中8个城镇符合既定的评级标准。

其中，一个乡镇获得白金评级，四个乡镇获得金评级，三个乡镇获得银评级。

声明称：“私营部门的参与对于补充政府全面落实智慧城市原则的努力至关重要，包括城镇发展以及​​为居民提供设施和服务的管理。”

与此同时，Nga在同一份声明中表示，智慧城市评级是鼓励地方政府提升自身能力、加强治理并采用技术为公众提供服务的重要工具。

“智慧城市不仅仅是技术的运用，而是如何利用技术让人们的日常生活更轻松，提高服务效率，创造一个更安全、更可持续、更舒适的城市环境。

“KPKT将继续加强联邦政府、州政府、地方政府和私营部门之间的密切合作，以强化智慧城市议程，确保城市发展惠及人民，符合马来西亚到2040年成为智慧国家的愿景，”他说道。——马新社

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