KUCHING – Dato Haji Hilmy bin Haji Othman, Mayor of Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), led a senior management delegation on a working visit to Dato Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman, Chief Executive Officer of the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC).
The meeting marked the beginning of potential strategic collaboration between DBKU and SDEC, aimed at advancing Sarawak’s Smart City initiative.
Both organisations discussed ways to integrate digital innovation with urban development, focusing on sustainability and community well-being.
Key areas of cooperation highlighted during the session included the creation of a holistic smart ecosystem.
This encompasses urban beautification projects, economic empowerment programmes, efficient data management systems, human capital development, and stronger community involvement. These elements are seen as essential drivers in building sustainable and future-ready cities.
The collaboration is expected to align with Sarawak’s broader digital economy agenda, which seeks to harness technology to improve governance, enhance public services, and stimulate economic growth.
By combining DBKU’s role in city management with SDEC’s expertise in digital transformation, the partnership aims to deliver practical solutions that benefit residents and businesses alike.
Also present at the meeting was Encik Ramzi bin Abdillah, director of DBKU, alongside other senior officials.
Their participation underscored the importance of institutional support in ensuring the success of smart city initiatives.
Observers note that smart city development is increasingly vital as urban populations grow and demand for efficient services rises.
Cities worldwide are adopting digital solutions to improve traffic management, waste disposal, public safety, and citizen engagement.
Sarawak’s move to strengthen collaboration between DBKU and SDEC reflects a proactive approach to these global trends.
The working visit concluded with both parties expressing optimism about the partnership. They agreed that combining resources and expertise would accelerate progress towards making Kuching a model smart city, showcasing Sarawak’s commitment to innovation and sustainable urban living.
