Creating more smart cities


Students from mainland Penang utilising facilities at the digital library.

PENANG lauded the involvement of various government agencies and private partnershipS in realising the creation of the Butterworth Digital Library. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said efforts like this would help develop Butterworth and benefit the people.

“It is in line with the Penang2030 vision and is significant in putting Penang as a model for smart cities and towards strengthening the mobility, continuity and digital infrastructure, ” he said in his speech at the opening of Butterworth Digital Library recently.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Metro News

Slope repair brings relief to Wangsa Maju residents
Fifth NGO hospice opens in Penang, offers palliative care to children
Small acts of kindness make big differences
Kulai and JB schools unite through culture for National Day
Positive response to new pink bus service in Kota Kinabalu
Spicing up income for the needy via chilli farming
Solar lights to brighten up Perak, cut grid reliance
Johor to maximise ‘waqf’ land assets
Sacred statue marks temple’s golden jubilee
Beach, underwater cleanup initiative sees encouraging signs of community buy-in

Others Also Read