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Smart Cities in Malaysia
The Greater Kuala Lumpur/ Klang Valley Region is the beating heart of economic growth in Malaysia. The region includes the
city of Kuala Lumpur itself, and nine other municipalities – Ampang Jaya, Kajang, Klang, Petaling Jaya, Putrajaya, Selayang,
Sepang, Shah Alam, and Subang Jaya,. The population of the Greater KL/ KV Region is about 8 million people, and about 40%
of the nation’s GDP can be
related to this area.
Malaysia is currently in the
stage of shifting from an
emerging market to a
developed market, and
‘smart solutions’ are seen as
the key towards growth.
This developed market-goal
is supposed to be reached
by 2020, and outside
resources are essential to
turn the Greater KL/ KV
Area into a smart
environment. The Malaysian
government is proactive and
ready to invest in smart
initiatives that will push the
region forward.
ECONOMIC • Fastest growing region in Malaysia, and remains the economic center of the country.
PROFILE • The GDP for Kuala Lumpur alone is estimated at 19,2 billion Euro (RM 73.5 billion) with an average annual
growth rate of 5.9% (in comparison to 5.2% for the whole of Malaysia), which contributes to 14% of total
country’s GDP of 200 billion Euro. GDP per capita for Kuala Lumpur is 12,600 Euro (RM48,556).
• The professional services sector (primarily the finance, business and insurance services) generates the largest
revenue (90%) in Kuala Lumpur followed by manufacturing (6%) and construction (4%).
MACRO • The Greater KL/ KV Area is in the midst of a transition from an upper middle income to an high income economy.
ENVIRONMENT To support the annual growth improvements in communication, energy, and transport infrastructure are
essential at this moment. (5 / 6% since 2010)
FOREIGN • An increasing population: expanding populations are causing social issues such as traffic and people congestion,
INVESTMENT and air pollution.
IN SMART • A growing economy: regional economies are growing faster than the rest of the world which forms a driving force
INNOVATION behind all six central elements (energy, health, education, transport, digital media, buildings and environment).
IN GREATER KL/ • Insufficient social infrastructure: there is room for progress, therefore the demand for construction of
KV AREA IS infrastructure (e.g. power generation, hospitals and schools) is increasing.
INTERESTING • Available recourses: the availability of raw materials like oil palm on the supply side can assist in growth, but not
FOR DUTCH all expertise and infrastructure is available in the region.
COMPANIES • Congestion: road and rail transportation is highly congested, causing losses in terms of time and money.
BECAUSE OF: • Budget constraints: Malaysian budget and GDP growth may not be sufficient to fulfill smart initiatives.
CAPABILITY • Despite endemic market access barriers, the Greater KL/ KV Area is very open to international business. This can
be regarded as both an opportunity and a challenge, as it brings a lot of competition to the table. There is likely
to be a local preference for any smart solutions, but both parties are needed to solve any problems and use
technology to deliver real world solutions and more effective city services.
DEMOGRAPHIC • 51% of the employment is in the service sector followed by the manufacturing sector. A key challenge on social-
PROFILE demography will be the increasing number of immigrants and continuous loss of professionals migrating to other
countries, creating an impact on the knowledge-economy base the country is trying to establish.
• Population growth 1.54% a year.
SMART • Government involvement is high in all sectors to reach smart goals and initiatives (many smart initiatives have
OPPORTUNITY yet started and show little opportunity for Dutch companies). The infrastructure of the Greater KL/ KV Area
should be enhanced on multiple levels there are possibilities in all six smart fields.
TIMEFRAME • Given the fact that the Greater KL/ KV Region is growing at this very moment, the opportunities investing in
smart solutions in region is now.
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1. BUILDINGS & ENVIRONMENT
According to the Kuala Lumpur Landscape Master Plan (2002), the green network which comprises road reserves, river
reserves, rail reserves and utility reserves, shows little to no relationship to each other, and there is no green continuity
throughout the network of the Greater KL/ KV Area. Among the major components, road reserves are considered the most
important because roads have the most users compared to other components. However, there is still a lack of vegetation and
underutilization of all the green networks in Kuala Lumpur. Although Malaysia has developed many green policies in recent
years, the interpretation and implementation of these policies is rather week. Combined with a lack of awareness in the
private sector and lack of enforcement of the existing legislation by public authorities, such issues become under-addressed.
Greater awareness of sustainable building, use of environmentally friendly materials, and government efforts to promote
green building are essential for turning the Greater KL/ KV Area into a ‘smarter’ region.
In order to enhance the livability of the region, efficient solid waste management and water efficiency have been defined as
key issues. In managing solid waste in the Greater KL/KV conurbation, the Government will focus on initiatives aimed at
increasing the recycling rates, managing the costs of solid waste disposal, and deploying the use of technologies to treat
generated solid waste.
SMART ELEMENT The Low Energy Office incorporates insulated walls, environment-friendly lighting, and renewable energy
sources. The Zero Energy Office employs technologies such as photovoltaic systems.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Department of Public Works (JKR), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDM), Department of Town &
STAKEHOLDER(S) Country Planning (JPBD), Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP), Real Estate and Housing Developers
Association (REHDA).
DUTCH Dutch companies can assist in applying energy efficient HVAC systems and lighting control, the use of high
OPPURTUNITIES function lighting, ventilation and insulation materials, engagement of energy management system (EMS),
and building automation system (BAS).
SMART ELEMENT Smart monitoring devices as approximately one third of water consumption is attributed to non-revenue
water. Water-efficient plumbing fixtures will reduce non-revenue water by 10% to 20%.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Governing authorities, such as Ministry of Energy, Green Technology, and Water (KETTHA), Ministry of Natural
STAKEHOLDER(S) Resources and Environment (NRE), Water Asset Management Company (WAMCO), Department of
Environment Malaysia (DOE)
DUTCH Central themes are water saving devices, water-efficient plumbing fixtures, smart water meters, high
OPPURTUNITIES efficiency toilets, water efficient washing machines, smart monitoring and metering equipment, and
leakage detection devices. Dutch companies in both business sector as private sector, as well as research
organizations and knowledge institutes, are known worldwide for their expertise on water management.
DUTCH Current solid waste management practices in Greater KL/ KV Area are not very sustainable, driven largely
OPPURTUNITIES by four major organizations. Dutch support in efficient solid waste management and public cleaning
services can support the region's dense pattern of development.
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2. HEALTH
Uneven access to care, and varied quality of care are driving changes in which healthcare is provided and delivered. Demand
for healthcare growing with increasing populations and ageing societies especially in developed countries. ICT-driven
solutions such as remote diagnosis are required. Approximately 70% of medical device manufacturers and supporting
industries are located in the Greater KL/ KV Region.
SMART ELEMENT Radiology and pathology services will be linked to the DSN via a teleradiology grid and will include general
radiology, mammography, multi-slice cardiac and neuro computed tomography (CT) and general, cardiac, neuro
and breast magnetic resonance imagery (MRI).
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Health, MSC Malaysia
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH The Netherlands can assist in the implementation and expanding of elements such as telehealth and
OPPURTUNITIES telemedicine in the Malaysian health-sector.
SENIOR LIVING
KEY CHALLENGE Ageing population with increased need for outpatient care and seniors living facilities. Seniors living care resides
in the middle of the outpatient care continuum between post-operative check-ins on one end and acute care
nursing homes on the other.
MAIN Economic Transformation Programme (Healthcare) – Senior Living.
PROGRAM(S)
SMART ELEMENT Home / Community-based care that includes assistive technology that is elder-care enabled to foster
independent living, chronic disease management for remote monitoring of patients, integration of care through
telemedicine.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Health, MSC Malaysia
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH Remote patient monitoring, telehealth, telemedicine, smartphone applications, and assisted living
OPPURTUNITIES technologies show opportunity for Dutch investment.
3. ENERGY
On average, Malaysia is 34% more energy-intensive than its surrounding countries. The Sustainability Achieved via Energy
Efficiency (SAVE) is a program spearheaded by the Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), to improve
energy efficiency in Malaysia. As the energy consumption is increasing the Malaysian governments are encouraging green and
smart solutions in the form of renewable energy and smart grids. The National Green Technology Policy (2009) is built on the
idea that Green Technology is the key driver for future economic growth in Malaysia as mentioned in their “Energy Efficiency
master Plan” and “National Energy Policy”. Based on attractiveness in terms of growth and size, the Malaysian Investment
Development Authority (MIDA), accompanied by Agensi Inovasi Malaysia, sees great possibilities in semiconductors, light
emitting diodes (LEDs), solar and industrial electronics, and home appliances.
KEY CHALLENGE Between 2015 and 2020, Peninsular Malaysia will need to build approximately 4 gigawatt of additional power
capacity to meet rising demand while maintaining a healthy power reserve margin.
MAIN The government is building up Solar Power Capacity which gives additional benefit to enhance energy
PROGRAM(S) independence, fulfill the green agenda, increase energy security, increase employment and catalyse local
manufacturing and foreign direct investment. In December 2011 the feed-in tariff (FiT) program started which
allows electricity produced from indigenous renewable energy resources to be sold to power utilities at a fixed
premium price for a specific duration.
SMART ELEMENT Independence from fossil fuels and zero carbon gas emissions, increased energy security, high job creation,
potential and significant foreign direct investment.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water (KeTTHA), Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), The Malaysia FiT
STAKEHOLDER(S) program, Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
DUTCH The Netherlands has great expertise in the field of solar energy and with this competitive advantage the Dutch
OPPURTUNITIES can assist research/ knowledge institutions in further development of the sector.
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DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING LED LIGHTING
KEY CHALLENGE For Malaysia to capitalize on its position in the global solid state lighting (SSL) market, it needs to further develop
the cluster by filling in missing gaps and investing in its strengths.
The aim is to invite the remaining lighting multinationals that are not yet in Malaysia to begin operations there
and the others to expand their business. Also, there is one wafer fabrication plant for LEDs, but more are needed
to fully develop this segment.
MAIN The first-of-its-kind LED-SSL Certification Centre outside of the US was set up in Penang last year. Additionally.
PROGRAM(S) Philips Lumileds Lighting has been setting up a LED manufacturing facility in Bayan Lepas, Penang. Additionally,
SMART ELEMENT LED lighting does not produce light with heat, uses less energy, and produces less waste than traditional lighting.
MAIN MALAYSIAN NCIA, QAV Technologies Sdn Bhd, ED-SSL Certification Centre in Penang, Philips Lumileds, AVARGO, SIRIM QAS,
STAKEHOLDER(S) Institution of Engineering Malaysia, Globetronics, ItraMAS, Megalux, Nexus, SITECO, PCOLITE ELECTRICAL,
Novabrite, PSL, Public Works Department, Lightings Technical Committee of Malaysia
DUTCH The Malaysian market for LED-lighting is still small, but has the potential to grow as the advantages of energy
OPPURTUNITIES saving feature and durability percolates. The Dutch, known for both their expertise as well as their ability to
fabricate LED-lights, can assist the region in implementing LED-lighting in daily life.
SMART ELEMENT Improving reliability through automation, increasing customer participation through AMI deployment, improving
energy efficiency through grid automation and demand side management and reducing carbon emissions
through renewable energy integration and battery integration.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Tenaga Nasional Berhad Research (TNBR)
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH As the Smart Grid Project is partially planned (Phase 2 - until 2013: Opportunity for technology suppliers for
OPPURTUNITIES AMI and energy efficiency. Phase 3 - 2012-2015: the opportunity for technology suppliers for Solar
photovoltaic, battery energy storage and electrical vehicles.). It will be difficult, but not impossible, for Dutch
companies to assist in this process as it contains many different aspects.
4. EDUCATION
Education is an essential driver for Malaysian transformation from a middle- to high-income nation due to its impact on
productivity and human capital development. It is also an engine of growth in its own right. The sector contributes
approximately 21.5 billion Euro (RM27 billion) or 4% of GNI. There are several important opportunities for improvement as
the current education sector is filled with sub-scale SMEs, has limited international focus and lacks harmonized regulations. To
grow Malaysia needs to go from the fragmented sector with many sub-scale small and medium enterprises (SMEs) of today to
one that encourages SME innovation and growth spearheaded by renowned high quality (inter)national players and attracting
foreign students.
RAPID SCALING UP
KEY CHALLENGE Due to fragmentation and lack of scale there is a need to encourage existing providers to increase capacity, or to
make it easier for new providers to enter the market. There is a need to maintain high-quality standards and
prevent any crowding out of existing providers.
MAIN Scaling up early child care and education centers, improving early child care and education training, expanding
PROGRAM(S) International Distance Learning.
SMART ELEMENT Early Child Care & Education (ECCE) enhancement with implementation of interactive E-learning through basic
computer applications/ software, Asia Country-to-Country E-learning
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Education (MOE), Private Education Division, Welfare Department, Teacher Education Division
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH The development of private ECCE-centers, research and development of innovative teaching and learning,
OPPURTUNITIES development of E-learning expertise, transformation of total content to distance learning material shows
potential for Dutch companies active in these fields.
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CONCENTRATION AND SPECIALISATION
KEY CHALLENGE Wide variation in quality, particularly at the tertiary level. Best practice examples from countries suggest that a
way forward lies in the development of integrated networks of institutions across one or more phases of the
education value chain.
MAIN Building a health sciences education discipline cluster, building an advanced engineering, science and innovation
PROGRAM(S) discipline cluster, launch of Educity in Iskandar.
SMART ELEMENT Advanced education systems, and in Educity opportunities are involved with planning, infrastructure design and
build, and advanced learning systems solutions.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Education (MOE), Program Management office, Ministry of Science, Technology and Education
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH The process of forming advanced digital learning systems in the Greater KL/ KV Area shows potential for Dutch
OPPURTUNITIES initiatives. Additionally, the need for design and building of infrastructure also shows potential for Dutch
investment.
SMART ELEMENT Screening process, teaching and learning modules, intensive teachers’ training, intensive monitoring and
supervision, expert facilitators at the district level, develop tailored strategies based on results of the screening
test to address specific literacy and numeracy issues.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Ministry of Education (MOE)
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH The use of smart/ e-learning via electronic media, such as new computer programs, can be interesting for
OPPURTUNITIES Dutch developers.
5. TRANSPORT
The rise in population, together with a lack of physical space and infrastructure has led to transport-overcrowding and traffic-
congestion. To prevent problems the Malaysian government is promoting ‘green vehicles’ (evs and hybrids), and emphasizes
the use of public transportation. The Greater KL/ KV Area is not a pedestrian-friendly region. There are no real linkages
between buildings, poor continuity, and a lack of access for the physically challenged and elderly. In 2011, the first efforts
were focused on improving and upgrading existing pedestrian walkways to connect with the covered and elevated pedestrian
linkages in the city center.
SMART ELEMENT Better fuel economy, lower greenhouse gases, and improved tailpipe emissions.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Green Technology Corporation, Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water, OEMs (especially Proton)
STAKEHOLDER(S)
DUTCH Engineering, production capabilities, and marketing strategies to promote green technology transportation in
OPPURTUNITIES the region needs. Also project management and planning of the infrastructure is needed.
INTEGRATED URBAN MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) SYSTEM AND INEGRATION ACROSS ALL PUBLIC TRANSPORT
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KEY CHALLENGE Connectivity within the Greater KL/ KV Area is critical for urban growth and improved productivity of the urban
population.
MAIN The Government Transformation Program (GTP), which will increase the urban rail capacity through investment
PROGRAM(S) in rolling stock.
SMART ELEMENT The new system will be able to serve 11% of all trips within the Greater KL/ KV Area and 64% of travel in
the city of Kuala Lumpur. The proposed deployment of high speed rail system connecting Greater KL/ KV Area
and Singapore will connect Southeast Asia’s 2 largest economic agglomerations and unlock economic growth in
intermediate Malaysian cities.
MAIN MALAYSIAN Economic Planning Unit (EPU),Land Public Transport Authority (SPAD), Ministry of Transport (MOT), Ministry of
STAKEHOLDER(S) Finance (MOF)
DUTCH Though many aspects of smart transportation within the Greater KL/ KV Area have already been covered,
OPPURTUNITIES Dutch companies might still be able to help with project management and planning, design, and testing.
6 DIGITAL MEDIA
A lack of infrastructure on both the fixed and mobile side of the market has historically restrained the deployment of smart
applications and content across a broad range of application areas. However, the Malaysian government has planned to
increase broadband household penetration from 60 per cent in 2011 to 65% in 2012 reaching around 4.5 million households,
and bridging the digital divide by getting more rural communities online. The service providers have responded to the smart
network call by the proliferation of tiered packages for the market. Coupled with the National Broadband Initiative by the
Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture and market response, the number of subscribers for such packages
surpassed the initial industry target of 15% of total packages available in the market.
DUTCH Smart applications such as smart grids, telecommuting and connected home applications need to work more
OPPURTUNITIES efficiently. Dutch companies can provide expertise and recourses to make this happen.
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