Today, the Malaysian government has officially launched the 100-day countdown to Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25). It is a historic first for Southeast Asia as it hosts the regional debut of the prestigious Smart City Expo World Congress from Barcelona.
What is SCEKL235 all about?
Under the theme 'AI Cities: Shaping Our Digital Future', SCEKL25 is an upcoming event that aims to spotlight Malaysia's vision of creating intelligent, inclusive, and future-ready cities through the integration of artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies. It is scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 September 2025.
Co-organised by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) under the Ministry of Digital, the expo is expected to attract a diverse range of stakeholders, including global thought leaders, investors, tech pioneers, and policymakers. SCEKL25 is structured around four core themes:
- AI Cities
- Sustainable and Resilient Cities
- Digital Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
- Community Empowerment through Digital Solutions
With these pillars, the Malaysian government hopes they will reinforce the nation's commitment to becoming a Smart Nation by 2040, in alignment with the Fourth National Physical Plan (NPP4).
Remarks by the Digital Minister and MDEC CEO
Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, described the expo as a turning point for Malaysia’s digital ambitions:
“SCEKL25 represents a bold step forward in Malaysia’s ambition to become a leading regional digital hub. With ASEAN’s digital economy on the rise, this Expo provides a vital platform to showcase transformative technologies and foster global collaboration.”
MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil echoed this enthusiasm, calling the event a major catalyst for the region’s smart city evolution:
“This initiative reflects our nation’s commitment to leading Southeast Asia in building intelligent, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cities powered by AI.”
For more information and updates on SCEKL25, stay tuned as Malaysia prepares to host this landmark event in September 2025.
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