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Digital transformation must support better performance and human-centric services, integrated at city-region scale

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Bridging Cities: Johor’s Leap into the Smart City Frontier

Today’s journey from Singapore to Johor Bahru’s Smart City Forum showcased the burgeoning ties between these neighboring cities, soon to be strengthened by the MRT’s RTS Link. This event underscored the region’s commitment to smart city development, highlighting the need for robust data strategies to complement top-down governance. Malaysia’s smart city trajectory is gaining momentum, promising an era of interconnected, data-empowered urban centers.

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Digital cities Urban policies

Singapore and Beyond: Fostering Open Innovation in Smart Cities

During my three-day visit to Singapore, I reconnected with Siau Yong NG, a leading figure in smart city innovation. As the Geospatial & Data Director and Chief Data Officer at the Singapore Land Authority, his commitment to open innovation through Geoworks is inspiring. Our paths first crossed in Paris five years ago at EIT Digital, where we shared deep expertise. It’s a pleasure to maintain this valuable connection.

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From Singapore to ASEAN: Charting the Course for Collaborative Urban Impact

In Singapore, I met Syed Mubarak—an expert in ESG and SDGs. As Vice President of the Smart Cities Network_ASEAN, we discussed urban sustainability, digital platforms, and governance challenges. Our shared goal: IMPACT BY 2030! Our encounter at the Housing & Development Board’s expo marks the start of a transcontinental partnership. Europe and ASEAN unite for smarter, sustainable cities.