33 Malaysia Smart City Framework COMMUNICATION ACTION PLAN Implementation Roadmap The Malaysian Smart City Framework will serve as guidance for cities, state and local authorities who are embarking on the smart city agenda. Though the framework is developed at the national level, the implementation needs to be driven from the local or city level. Thus, the implementation roadmap below describes the action plan required to roll out the Malaysian Smart City Framework. The roadmap is divided into three (3) phases which are: Phase 1 (Foundation Stage) from 2019 to 2020 (2 years) Phase 2 (Development Stage) from 2021 to 2022 (2 years) Phase 3 (Advanced Development and Monitoring Stage) from 2023 to 2025 (3 years) ation St ag und e Fo S A E H 1 P 1 20 The projected action plan for Phase 1 (Foundation Stage) of the Malaysia Smart City Framework implementation is as follows: # Activities 1 9-2 0 2 0 Lead Agency Programme 1 Conduct awareness programmes on Smart City Blueprint at Federal, State and Local PBT levels, focusing on the following items: 1. 2. 3. 4. The need for Sart City in Malaysia (rationales and benefits case) Framework for Smart City development (criteria, components, strategies and indicators) The importance of Smart City initiatives; and The way forward to implement Smart City at state or local level • • • • MHLG PLANMalaysia State Government Local Authority 2 Engagement with local authorities to identify key urban challenges and opportunities for further improvement of quality of life and urban management in a city • • PLANMalaysia Local Authority 3 Conduct maturity assessment with the local authorities to gauge their readiness level and aspirations • • PLANMalaysia Local Authority 4 Shortlist and commence implementation of priority smart initiatives shortlisted to address key urban challenges • • • • State Government Local Authority Technology partners Solution providers