PRESS RELEASE

JOHOR BAHRU SHOWCASES 5G-ENABLED AI CITY USE CASES

UNDER MINISTRY OF DIGITAL GRANT

JOHOR BAHRU, 17 April 2026 – Yang Berhormat Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak

Kumbong, Deputy Minister of Digital, today officiated the AI Cities

Launching Ceremony organised by the Ministry of Digital and Digital

Nasional Berhad (DNB), held at Menara MBJB, Johor Bahru.

Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) in collaboration with Digital Nasional

Berhad (DNB) today showcased several practical AI-enabled city use cases

powered by 5G, as part of the Ministry of Digital’s 5G AI Cities Grant awarded

to city councils and solutions providers in 2025.

YB Datuk Wilson Ugak Anak Kumbong, the Deputy Minister of Digital,

stated that the initiatives implemented by Johor Bahru reflect the national

aspiration to translate AI policies into actual execution that directly benefits the

people. At the same time, he emphasized that Johor Bahru is not merely

planning, but implementing. It is not just a concept, but real-world use cases

that have a direct impact on the citizens. He also highlighted the role of AI, 5G,

and digital technology as drivers for cities that are safer, more efficient, and

inclusive.

Among the use cases demonstrated were 5G-enabled AI aerial drones for medical delivery and urban planning, solar-powered AI CCTV systems for real-time monitoring and enforcement to support smart mobility initiatives in conjunction with Visit Johor 2026.

The showcase forms part of broader efforts under the national AI agenda to position cities as key environments for practical AI deployment, supported by robust 5G infrastructure and strong collaboration between government, local authorities and industry partners.

MINISTRY OF DIGITAL

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