【吉隆坡讯】马来西亚将于2025年主办两场国际瞩目的重大活动：吉隆坡智慧城市博览会（Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur，简称SCEKL2025），定于9月17日至19日在吉隆坡举行；以及东盟人工智能（AI）峰会，将于8月12日至13日隆重登场。这两项活动展现了马来西亚在智慧城市建设与数码转型方面的区域领导力。

数码部长哥宾星在SCEKL2025倒数100天启动仪式上表示，马来西亚已准备好不仅承办SCEKL2025，更在东盟层面推动以人工智能为核心的城市转型。

“马来西亚不仅已准备好主办SCEKL2025，更准备好在东盟推动人工智能城市的发展。”

SCEKL2025是全球智慧城市博览会首次在东南亚举行，预计将吸引超过1万名代表、300家参展商，以及来自20多个国家的参与者。该博览会将成为政策对接、投资互动、技术展示和城市解决方案实施的重要平台。

多家国际知名企业和组织将为活动提供支持，包括戴尔科技（Dell Technologies）、英特尔（Intel）、爱立信（Ericsson）、华为（Huawei），以及马来西亚智慧城市联盟、智慧城市网络（Smart Cities Network）、马来西亚政府工业高科技集团（MIGHT）和马来西亚房地产科技协会等。

哥宾星也强调，作为2025年东盟轮值主席国，马来西亚积极推动**《东盟数码经济框架协议》（ASEAN DEFA），希望通过跨境投资、统一法规与市场准入机制，在2030年前释放高达2兆美元（约8.48兆令吉）**的数码经济潜力。

他同时指出，关于各国城市是否参与东盟智慧城市网络（ASEAN Smart Cities Network，ASCN）的课题，仍是东盟内部持续讨论的议题。ASCN于2018年成立，初期共有26个试点城市，目前已扩展至34座城市，致力于推动区域内智慧与永续城市发展的共同目标。

透过SCEKL2025与东盟AI峰会，马来西亚正朝着成为区域数码发展枢纽、公私合作典范与智慧城市创新领导者的方向大步迈进。

Malaysia to Host SCEKL2025 and ASEAN AI Summit, Cementing Regional Leadership in Smart City and AI Development

KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is set to make waves on the global stage by hosting two landmark events in 2025: the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL2025) from September 17 to 19, and the ASEAN Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit on August 12 and 13. These events aim to position Malaysia at the forefront of urban innovation and digital transformation across the ASEAN region.

Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, speaking at the 100-day countdown event for SCEKL2025, emphasized Malaysia’s readiness and ambition to lead in smart city development and AI deployment.

“Malaysia is not only prepared to host SCEKL2025, but also to drive AI-powered urban transformation across ASEAN,” he said.

SCEKL2025 will mark the first time the global Smart City Expo is held in Southeast Asia, with over 10,000 delegates, 300 exhibitors, and participation from more than 20 countries expected. The event will serve as a key platform for policy dialogue, investor engagement, technology showcases, and real-world urban solutions.

Among the major brands and organizations lending their support are Dell Technologies, Intel, Ericsson, Huawei, as well as the Malaysia Smart Cities Alliance, Smart Cities Network, MIGHT, and the Malaysia PropTech Association.

The Minister also highlighted Malaysia’s broader digital leadership under its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship. In addition to SCEKL2025, the government is promoting the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), expected to unlock up to USD 2 trillion in digital economic potential by 2030 through cross-border investment, harmonized regulations, and market access.

Gobind also addressed ongoing dialogue within ASEAN about strengthening participation in the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) — a collaborative initiative formed in 2018 that has grown from 26 to 34 participating cities across all 10 ASEAN member states. The network focuses on achieving sustainable and technologically advanced urban development across the region.

With these two high-profile events, Malaysia is asserting its role as a regional hub for inclusive digital growth, public-private innovation, and smart city governance.