JOHOR BAHRU: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the smart city agenda.
It was announced as the winner of the Best Smart City Initiative (Open Category – Government Agency) at the Johor Smart City Awards 2025 held on Sept 23 here.
This achievement was earned through the innovative e-Penambang project, a smart initiative that integrates digital technology to modernise and revitalise the traditional penambang (riverboat) service in North Kuching, aligning with the aspirations of a smart city.
“The prestigious award is part of the Johor Smart City Forum 2025, which took place from Sept 22 to 24,”it said in a press statement on Wednesday (Sept 24).
The forum brought together government agencies, private sector players, technology experts, and industry professionals from across the country.
“Only one winner was selected for each category, making this recognition highly significant for DBKU.
“The award categories were Best Smart City Initiative (Johor Government Agency), which was open to Johor state government departments and agencies including local authorities; Best Smart City Initiative (Johor Private Sector), which was open to GLCs, private companies, consultancy firms, technology companies, and start-ups operating in Johor; and Best Smart City Initiative (Open Category – Government Agency), which was open to state government departments or local authorities outside Johor implementing smart city projects.
“This recognition underscores DBKU’s continuous efforts to champion innovation and smart technology, in line with its vision of making North Kuching a smart, sustainable, and competitive city,”it said.
