MIRI, SARAWAK, 8 September – SACOFA Sdn Bhd ("SACOFA") and Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd ("Imasa"), the master developer of Kenyalang Smart City, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic collaboration in developing the telecommunications and digital connectivity infrastructure for the integrated smart city development in Miri. The MOU establishes a framework for both parties to explore a long-term collaboration aimed at supporting Kenyalang Smart City with resilient, high-capacity and future-ready connectivity infrastructure.
Kenyalang Smart City is envisioned as an integrated development comprising residential, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, convention and institutional components, designed around digital and Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies. The development is intended to contribute towards Sarawak's wider digital transformation aspirations, including the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and Sarawak Digital Economy 2030.
Under the MOU, SACOFA and Imasa will explore a range of connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure solutions, including high-capacity fibre connectivity, 5G infrastructure and coverage, end-to-end fibre architecture, enterprise connectivity, IoT enablement, network redundancy and disaster recovery capabilities. The collaboration will also explore specialised connectivity requirements for key components within the development, including its medical and teaching hospital, convention centre and smart city management systems, as well as digital infrastructure to support applications such as smart mobility, utilities, energy management, security and other IoT-enabled services.
SACOFA Chief Executive Officer, Jafer Sadig Abdul Lathiff, said the collaboration reflects SACOFA's commitment to supporting the development of digitally enabled communities and infrastructure across Sarawak. "As Sarawak continues to accelerate its digital transformation, reliable and future-ready connectivity will be fundamental to the development of smarter and more connected communities. Through this collaboration with Imasa, we look forward to explore SACOFA's telecommunications infrastructure and connectivity capabilities that can further support the vision for Kenyalang Smart City and its long-term digital requirements."
Ar. Teo Ah Khing, Founder & Chairman of Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd said: "Kenyalang Smart City is being built on the belief that connectivity is not an afterthought to urban development — it is the foundation of it. Every hospital bed, every classroom, every home and business within this development will depend on infrastructure that is fast, resilient and built for decades ahead, not just for today. Partnering with SACOFA, an organisation that has already connected communities across Sarawak, gives us the confidence to design Kenyalang Smart City as a truly intelligent city from the ground up. This collaboration marks another step in our commitment to building a development that Sarawak can be proud of, and that positions our beloved Sarawak at the forefront of Malaysia's digital future."
As part of the MOU, both parties will establish a Joint Working Committee and undertake a joint technical feasibility study to assess the development's connectivity and IoT requirements. This will support the development of a phased implementation plan aligned with the overall master plan and development timeline.
Through this MOU, SACOFA and Imasa aim to lay the groundwork for a robust digital infrastructure ecosystem capable of supporting the evolving needs of Kenyalang Smart City while contributing to Sarawak's broader ambitions for a digitally connected and innovation-driven economy.
