BARCELONA, Nov 6 – Malaysia will be the first Southeast Asian country to host the Smart City Expo (SCE), in Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 17-19, 2025.
It highlights the country’s commitment to innovation and sustainable digital city development while positioning itself as a leading nation in Asean.
Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said hosting this event will be a significant step for Malaysia as it continues to develop its capabilities in digital city technologies.
“The preparations are well underway, and we are committed to delivering an event that showcases advanced technology while providing a platform for global participants to have a meaningful dialogue on the future of urban life.
“The SCE Kuala Lumpur 2025 will serve as a platform for Malaysia to bring together solutions and experts across the world in building smart cities,” he said at the launch of the Malaysia Pavilion for the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024 (SCEWC 2024).
Malaysia, he said, was keen to share its experience in building an award-winning 5G network, which empowers advanced technology adoption such as Internet of Things-enabled smart buildings, advanced transportation systems and sustainable energy solutions.
Gobind is leading the Malaysian delegation to SCEWC 2024, accompanied by the chief executive officers of MyDigital Corporation, Adrian Marcellus, and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Anuar Fariz Fadzil, as well as the chief strategy officer of Digital Nasional Bhd Datuk Ahmad Zaki Zahid.
According to the minister, Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 will be a platform where diverse stakeholders come together to explore the possibilities of digital and smart city development.
