Kuala Lumpur, July 23 -- Malaysia identifies artificial intelligence (AI) as a key strategic driver to turn Kuala Lumpur into its leading smart city, towards a livable, sustainable urban model and enhancing its competitiveness in ASEAN, according to Malaysian Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Speaking during a visit to the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC), he unveiled ambitious plans to transform the capital into a model AI city, laying the groundwork for a broader "Smart Nation" strategy under Malaysia Digital 2030.

As the nation's capital transforms into a model of intelligent city planning, it signals the country's broader commitment to harnessing AI for sustainable, efficient, and citizen-centric development.

The KL...