1 Malaysia Smart City Framework INTRODUCTION Study Objective 1 Determine the smart city concept including vision, definition, criteria and components of smart city Plan and prepare policies, strategies and action plan for the 2 implementation of smart city framework in a smart comprehensive, detailed and inclusive manner Provide implementation and monitoring mechanisms to ensure 3 that the proposals are properly implemented by the implementing agencies and stakeholders Need For Smart City In the global context, smart cities are used as one of the approaches to resolve urbanisation issues and improving the quality of life of society. In Malaysia, the need to develop Smart City can be attributed to the following: 01 To address urban challenges arising from rapid urbanisation 02 To meet national and global agenda 03 To adopt new global development trends 04 To promote digital economy 05 To position Malaysian cities to be on par with other cities globally