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The Sun
7 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Johor to host Smart City Forum 2026, aims for urban leadership
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor is set to strengthen its position as a leader in smart city development by hosting the Johor Smart City Forum 2026. The event aims to benefit local communities, students, tech entrepreneurs, and investors while aligning with the state's sustainable urban growth policies. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor highlighted the forum as a key agenda during discussions with PLANMalaysia Johor regarding the 2026 planning and development budget. He emphasised the importance of forward-looking urban planning to meet current needs and support Johor's long-term development goals. A major focus will be the Second Phase of the Johor Urban Observatory (JUO), designed to enhance real-time urban monitoring. The JUO will serve as a critical data hub for evidence-based decision-making, particularly in areas like traffic management, flood control, pollution monitoring, and public well-being. 'The JUO Phase 2 will include initiatives such as river sensors and a smart dashboard integrating data across local, state, and federal agencies. This supports the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Maju Johor vision,' said Mohd Jafni in a statement shared on his Facebook page. He also commended PLANMalaysia Johor for presenting a data-driven and inclusive development strategy, reaffirming the state government's commitment to strategic planning under Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. - Bernama
Malaysian Reserve
7 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Johor to host Smart City Forum 2026, eyes leadership in urban development
JOHOR is positioning itself as a leader in smart cities at both national and regional levels by hosting the Johor Smart City Forum 2026, which will benefit the local community, students, tech entrepreneurs, and strategic investors. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor (picture) said the forum is one of the main agendas discussed during an engagement session with PLANMalaysia Johor regarding the planning and development budget application for 2026. He added that planning and budgeting for 2026 are crucial to ensure the direction of urban and regional planning in Johor remains aligned with current needs and the state government's sustainable development policies. 'Focus is also being given to the development of the Second Phase of the Johor Urban Observatory (JUO), which aims to enhance real-time urban monitoring systems. The JUO will become a vital data source for the State Government in making science- and technology-based decisions, particularly concerning traffic, floods, pollution, and the well-being of Johor residents. 'The JUO Phase 2 will involve various initiatives such as installing sensors in rivers and developing a smart system dashboard that integrates data between local authorities, state and federal agencies. This initiative is a key component in supporting the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and the Maju Johor aspirations,' he said in the statement, which was uploaded to his Facebook page today. He expressed gratitude to PLANMalaysia Johor for showcasing a data-driven, technology-focused, and socially inclusive development strategy during the session. 'God willing, the Johor State Government, under the leadership of Menteri Besar, Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, will continue to support forward-looking strategic planning,' he added. — BERNAMA
