S'wak aims for smart cities, Miri to serve as model


Abang Johari (second from left) officially opening the Sarawak Multimedia Authority's office at Bangunan Yayasan Sarawak in Kuching, while state secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion (left) and SMA general manager Dr Zaidi (third from left) look on.

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to develop smart city applications to improve public services in major cities in the state, with Miri serving a model.

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said several smart apps were being implemented in Miri, while a smart city master plan was being developed for Kuching.

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