Emergence of smart urban centres vital in the country’s net-zero journey

Urbanice Malaysia's Norliza said community engagement is crucial in addressing the multifaceted challenges of climate change.

PETALING JAYA: Cities are not just hubs of human activity. They are also massive consumers of energy, from street lighting to powering public transport.

As Malaysia gears up to realign its energy landscape through the recently launched National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), the emergence of smart cities is not merely a testament to technological advancement but is a strategic cornerstone in the nation’s ambitious journey toward a sustainable and net-zero future, according to industry experts.