KULAI, Aug. 25 -- Johor now leads in the country's smart city initiative after implementing about 90 per cent of the 55 pilot projects identified in the Johor Smart City Blueprint 2030.

Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that the progress shows that the state government is seriously committed in ensuring that the smart city initiative becomes a major agenda in Johor.

"In addition, seven local authorities have also included their own smart city action plans in their respective administrative areas that will be showcased at the Johor Smart City Forum 2025 (JSCF 2025).

"Among the local authorities are the Muar Municipal Council (MPM), Pontian Municipal Council (MPPn), Kota Tinggi District...