Malaysia Smart City Framework 42 Pilot City MySmart city pilot project refers to the implentation of smart city policies, strategies, initiatives, and indicator at city level. The objectives of pilot projects are: • To evaluate the suitability of smart city solution and initiatives in Malaysia • To increase the quality and efficiency of city management through smart city approach Five (5) cities have been chosen as pilot project areas, namely Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, and Kulim. The selection of these cities are based on three main criteria. • Cities have been selected under ASEAN Smart City Network (ASCN) • Cities have been identified as competitive cities as stated in 11MP • Cities that represent different city hierarchy based on NUP2 Malaysia selected cities in ASCN Identified in Competitive City by 11MP Urban Hierarchy based on NUP2 • Kuala Lumpur • Johor Bahru • Kota Kinabalu • Kuching • Kuala Lumpur • Johor Bahru • Kota Kinabalu • Kuching Global City Kualal Lumpur Regional City Johor Bahru & Kota Kinabalu State City Kuching Main City Kulim