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Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park: Building a Stronger Industrial Ecosystem

ShiftPerak Analysis Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park Is Taking Shape. What Will Turn It Into an Industrial Ecosystem? By Ahmad Safwan Founder of ShiftPerak Tanjong Malim is entering an important new stage of industrial growth. The recently launched Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park covers about 178.8 hectares, carries an estimated gross development value of RM1.4 billion and […]

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SVTP Digital Ecosystem: Building a Connected Industrial Ecosystem

ShiftPerak Analysis What Would Make SVTP a Truly Connected Industrial Ecosystem? By Ahmad Safwan Founder of ShiftPerak Silver Valley Technology Park (SVTP) has the potential to become more than a collection of factories, infrastructure and industrial land. Its wider SilverValley vision already talks about industrial linkages, knowledge exchange, technology spillovers, stronger infrastructure and a business […]

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Silver Valley Technology Park: Is Its Digital Investor Experience Ready?

ShiftPerak Analysis Is Silver Valley’s Digital Investor Experience Ready for Its Investment Ambition? Silver Valley Technology Park is one of Perak’s most important industrial ambitions. The wider SilverValley vision is not simply about developing industrial land. It is intended to attract new firms and investment, strengthen industrial linkages, encourage knowledge exchange and technology spillovers, improve […]

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Perak Local Councils: Why Going Counterless Is Not Enough

Public Sector Analysis Going Counterless Is Not the Finish Line for Perak’s Local Councils By Ahmad Safwan Founder of ShiftPerak Malaysia’s local authorities are moving quickly towards digital service delivery. KPKT has been pushing the Counterless City concept since 2023, supported by platforms such as PBTPay, PBTCare, ePBT and OSC 3.0 Plus. The ministry says […]

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Ipoh Sentral: The Digital and Economic Opportunity Beyond the TOD

ShiftPerak Analysis Ipoh Sentral Already Has the Physical Vision. The Next Opportunity Is Digital and Economic Integration. Ipoh Sentral is already being planned as much more than a railway station. The RM6.25 billion transit-oriented development around Ipoh Railway Station is intended to integrate rail, buses, taxis, e-hailing, pedestrian routes, cycling infrastructure, commercial space, offices, hospitality, […]

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Perak Digital Maturity: Building a More Connected State

ShiftPerak Blueprint From Digitalisation to Digital Maturity: Building a More Connected Perak By Ahmad Safwan Founder of ShiftPerak Perak has already made important progress in digitalisation. The state has introduced major initiatives including the Perak Digital Economy Action Plan 2030, the Perak Smart City Blueprint 2040, digital public services, business initiatives, connectivity improvements, and data […]

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Perak Smart City: Why Better Outcomes Matter More Than More Technology

ShiftPerak Analysis Perak’s Smart City Push Is Bigger Than Technology. The Real Test Is Better Outcomes. By Ahmad Safwan Founder of ShiftPerak Perak’s Smart City agenda is moving beyond individual digital projects. The state’s Smart City Blueprint 2040 outlines a broad programme spanning digital infrastructure, smart government, smart economy, mobility, people, environment and quality of […]

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Perak High-Tech Investment: Are Local Businesses Ready?

ShiftPerak Analysis As High-Tech Investment Grows in Perak, Are Local Businesses Ready to Grow With It? Perak is attracting more high-value investment. That is good news for the state. But the bigger question is not only how much investment comes in. It is also how much of that opportunity local businesses are ready to capture. […]

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Perak Wants to Digitalise 18,000 MSMEs by 2030. What Should Success Look Like?

Regional Perspective Perak Wants to Digitalise 18,000 MSMEs by 2030. What Should Success Look Like? Perak has set an ambitious digitalisation target. Under the Perak Digital Economy Action Plan 2030, the state aims to support the digitalisation of more than 18,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by 2030. The wider plan is significant too. […]

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Perak Transit’s 10–15% Digitalisation Target: How We’d Break Down the Opportunity

Industry Perspective Perak Transit’s 10–15% Digitalisation Target How We’d Break Down the Opportunity Perak Transit has put a clear number behind its digitalisation push: 10% to 15% operational cost efficiencies in selected areas of its fleet operations. The company is looking at digitalisation, AI, data analytics and connected technologies across areas including fleet management, operational […]

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