Anwar champions people-first cities at Smart City Expo KL


Anwar said that transforming cities is part of the Asean region's constant efforts to address poverty and elevate lives, adding that a smart city must be both culturally vibrant and technologically savvy. — LOW LAY PHON/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: As Malaysia gears up towards becoming an AI Nation by 2030, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says a tech-driven space like smart cities should be built to serve the people.

"A city must be built for the people and serve its purpose and championed by our enterprises. We must be proud to have solutions that reflect our unique needs and values," he said during a speech at the Smart City Expo in Kuala Lumpur today (Sept 18).

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