KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 -- Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) minister Nga Kor Ming revealed that Kuala Lumpur now ranks 65th in the global smart city index.

Speaking at the launch of the KL Architecture Festival's (KLAF) Tropical Fruit Pavilion launch at Titiwangsa Lake Garden this morning, Nga also said that KL is among the top 10 most popular cities in the world in terms of international tourist arrivals according to Mastercard.

The launch was also attended by the Federal Territories minister Hannah Yeoh as well as KL mayor Datuk Fadlun Mak Ujud.

"Among thousands, we are ranked number 65.

"And I'm fully confident under Hannah and Datuk Fadlun's leadership, KL is going to be in the top 50 soon," Nga said.

He added that KL is...