I would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants of the 4th Smart Nation Expo, hosted in our beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur. In conjunction with the theme chosen, “Smart Innovations for Digital Transformation”, Smart Nation Expo 2024 will also feature the International Exhibition on Smart Cities, 5G and Emerging Technologies and Solutions as well as the ASEAN Smart Cities Congress 2024. I am delighted to learn that Smart Nation Expo 2024 continues to focus on smart cities through the ASEAN Smart City Congress. The “Smart City” concept is an approach to address urbanisation challenges and accelerate the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as the New Urban Agenda (NUA). This is compatible with the government’s agenda to improve the quality of life for the rakyat. To this end, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) has embarked on several key initiatives, including the Malaysia Smart City Framework and the Liveable Malaysia Agenda in line with the 12th Malaysia Plan.

A warm welcome to all participants of Smart Nation Expo 2024, the region's leading Tech Event focusing on 5G, Smart Cities, IR4.0 and Emerging Technologies. With the theme, 'Smart Innovations for Digital Transformation', the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is proud to be part of the 4th edition of Smart Nation Expo to promote solution providers and leading players within the digitalisation ecosystem. The initiatives on SMART NATION technologies under MOSTI are paving the way for self-reliance in smart technology, which will form a strong pillar of nation-building and economic development. These efforts are crucial in steering Malaysia towards the right trajectory. Among the technologies implemented by MOSTI are tailor-made blockchain technologies, traceability and predictive data analytics, machine learning, IoT-based technologies, energy storage, advanced materials and smart city planning and solutions.

A warm welcome and ‘Selamat Datang’ to all respective delegates, participants and fellow guests of the 4th Smart Nation Expo 2024, the Southeast Asia’s Biggest Tech Event on 5G, Smart Cities, IR4.0, Emerging Technologies and Applications - where innovation thrives, and possibilities abound. As technology becomes a pivotal part of today’s modern society, Smart Nation Expo 2024 showcases ground-breaking innovations involving smart cities, mobility, precision farming, and many more to the public. Malaysia specifically has been rapidly advancing, driven by government initiatives, a robust infrastructure, and a thriving start-up ecosystem. We are committed to fostering a tech-driven economy through its comprehensive strategies and continuous efforts to enhance its technological capabilities. To this end, I am certain that Malaysia’s current tech landscape is poised for significant growth, making it an exciting area for innovation as well as investment.

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Malaysia warmly supports the initiatives undertaken by Informa Markets Malaysia in organising Smart Nation Expo 2024 from 19-21 November 2024 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. The event will be the region's biggest expo on 5G, Smart Cities, IR4.0 and Emerging Technologies, highlighting the SMART ENERGY 2024 and ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES AND MOBILITY (EVM) ASIA 2024, appropriately themed: “SMART TECHNOLOGIES & RENEWABLE ENERGY-POWERING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE." The Ministry encourages industries to embrace continuous innovation in sustainable practices. It simply makes sense to do so because it not only allows businesses to meet the demands of increasingly ESG-conscious consumers but also because mastering them will make for more efficient production and reduce overheads.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) aims to provide high-quality education and education opportunities for all which is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (SDG 4): Quality Education. On behalf of the Ministry, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all participants of the Smart Nation Expo 2024, the International Exhibition on Smart Cities, 5G, and Emerging Technologies and Solutions, and the ASEAN Smart Cities Congress 2024. We are honoured to support this prestigious event under the inspiring theme “SMART INNOVATIONS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS.” As we gather at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from 19 - 21 November 2024, we are reminded of education's critical role in fostering innovation and driving digital transformation.

It is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome to all exhibitors, speakers, delegates, and visitors to the region’s most anticipated tech event in Kuala Lumpur. This remarkable occasion comes at a pivotal moment, as cities across the region are increasingly poised to embrace Smart City initiatives that drive sustainable development and elevate the quality of life for all citizens in our ever-evolving digital age. As the Strategic Partner of Smart Nation Expo 2024, we are excited to share insights into our efforts in monitoring and advancing the national cybersecurity and digital security agenda. We are dedicated to implementing robust digital technology security measures that will ensure a secure and prosperous future for Malaysia. We warmly invite you to visit us at Smart Nation Expo 2024 to learn more about CyberSecurity Malaysia’s vision and explore opportunities for collaboration. Together, let's work towards a brighter and more secure digital future for Malaysia.