ISKANDAR MALAYSIA OVERVIEW1

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WEALTH GENERATION

WEALTH SHARING & INCLUSIVENESS

4RESOURCE OPTIMISATION AND LOW CARBON

BIG MOVES5

SMART CITY ISKANDAR MALAYSIA6

ISKANDAR MALAYSIA OVERVIEW

ASEAN Economic Corridor (AEC)

Allows free movements of

business, persons, skilled labour,

talents and free flow of capital

that will ensure ASEAN as a

competitive region that embrace

equitable development.

International &

Regional Linkages

International

linkages due to

proximity &

traditionally strong

economic linkages

with Singapore

12 PRIORITY SECTORS FOR AEC

REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Electronics

E-ASEAN

Healthcare

Wood-based

Products

Automotive

Rubber-based

Products

Textiles &

Clothing

Agro-based

Products

Fisheries

Air Travel

Tourism

Logistics

Assets

• Located along the

busiest sea trade

routes

• 2 world major

ports

• 6 to 8 hours air

travelling time to 3

world major

economies –

China, India &

Japan

• Batam-Bintan-

Karimun as

Singapore’s

extended

economic zone

(CDP)2005

(CDPii)Achievements as at

2012

CDPii 2025Target

Estimated GDP (at a constant

2005 price)

RM 34.3

billion

RM 52 billion (Year 2013

RM120 billion

GDP Per Capita RM 25,626 RM 27,025 RM 42,631

Growth Rate4.1%

(2006-2010)

6.8%(2010-2012)

8%(2005-2025)

Population 1.4 million1.7 million

(58% of target)3.0 million

Employment 0.6 million0.8 million

(56% of target)1.31 million

Investment N/ARM 131.64

Billion (Year 2013)

RM384billion

Targeted Economic Indicators, Iskandar Malaysia, 2025

Iskandar Malaysia shall continue to grow towards achieving its planned growth path and become an internationally competitive and resilient region

Target to Reduce GHG Emissions, 2025

The region is strong and growing

• RM106.3 million investment achieved

in 2012 surpassed the target

• 8 catalyst projects completed and on-

going

• IM Public Housing (PRISMA)

• Infrastructure projects

• 24 Approved Blueprints (as at 31st Dec

2012 by the State Planning Committee)

• There are still some impending issues

that need strengthening and stabilised

• The focus of CDPii:

Social Development and Quality

of Life

Environmental Conservation +

Carbon Reduction

Strong + Resilient Economic

Growth

One Strong Region

Key elements are translated into a Circle of Sustainability that shall provide

the strategic framework in driving CDPii 2014-2025.

Planning

Promotion

Facilitation Under the IRDA Act 2007 (Act 664), the major role of IRDA is to serve as a regional planning authority for its designated area and to undertake investment promotion and facilitation in accelerating orderly and balanced development in its area.

Act 664

IRDA was established through an Act of Parliament to deliver Iskandar Malaysia vision.

In creating inclusive society, engagements conducted at every planning stage; surveys, focus group discussions (FGD), City Forums and Open Days were held to gauge views and gain feedback from communities.

Wealth Generation

WG3

WG1

STRATEGIC THRUST

• Transform and Shift the E&E Cluster Up the Value Chain

• Develop an Environment-Friendly Petrochemical and Oil

& Gas Cluster

• Consolidate and Shift Food and Agroprocessing into

Halal Cluster

• Create Downstream Linkages of Oleochemical Subcluster

• Strengthen Logistics Cluster through Integration and

Enhancement of Logistics Infrastructure

• Strengthen Tourism Product Themes and Ecosystem

• Promote Niche Tourism Products in Education and

Integrate All Spectrum of Creative Industry into a

Dynamic and Holistic Cluster

• Grow Financial and Business Services into Prominence

• Create a Holistic Business Ecosystem

• Upgrade the Capabilities of SMEs in Innovation and

Technology Advancement

WG2

• Nurture Green Economy Within the Ambit of

Promoted Economic Clusters

• Develop Circular Economy Focusing on High

Value Added Recycling Activities

• Instil R&D and Innovation Culture among Clusters

and Talents

• Develop Highly Skilled Cluster-Driven Human

Resources

THREE strategic thrusts and 15 key directions

has been identified to ensure a continuous,

stable, strong and resilient income generation

for the people

0.2

Wealth generation ensures a continuous, stable, strong and resilient

income generation for the people living in Iskandar Malaysia

• WG1 : Deepen Cluster Linkages and Enhance Enabling Ecosystem

• WG2 : Increase Skilled Job Opportunities and Labour Productivity

• WG3 : Mainstream Green Economy to Support Low Carbon Initiatives

Wealth Sharing & Inclusiveness

WS3

WS1

STRATEGIC THRUST

• Develop Sector-Driven Human Capital

• Increase Level of Education and Skills Capacity of

Human Capital

• Generate Active Economic Participation through

Contemporary Entrepreneurship Programmes

• Attract and Retain Talent

WS2

• Propagate Community-Driven Activities to Build Trust

and Sense of Community

• Implement Knowledge Learning and Sharing between

All Levels of Communities

• Building Trust and Sense of Community including Safety

and Security

• Connect Workforce to Job Markets Focusing on High

Quality and Well-Paying Jobs

• Improve Low Income Household to Move Up the

Economic Ladder

• Increase Ability to Own Property

3 Strategic Thrusts,

10 Key Directions for Wealth Sharing

Wealth Sharing and Inclusiveness promotes social equity and

improves quality of life

• WS1 : Increase Economic Participation Through Knowledgeable and Skilled Human Capital

• WS2 : Reduce Inequality and Improve Access to Higher Income and Capital Gain

• WS3 : Provide Social Connectedness and Build A Well Informed and Self-driven Society

Resource Optimisation & Low Carbon

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Optimising the resources and focusing on low carbon will ensure

Iskandar Malaysia going towards a more sustainable and dynamic

economic region• ST RO1 : Promote Balanced Regional Growth• ST RO2 : Protect and enhance natural ecology and green areas • ST RO3 : Plan and Manage the Built Environment• ST RO4 : Enhance Urban Connectivity and Mobility • ST RO5 : Promote Integrated Infrastructure Resources

RO3

RO1

STRATEGIC THRUST

• Promote Regional Carrying Capacity

• Prioritise Spatial Development within Focus Areas of

Development

• Promote Urban Centres Network in the Form of Strategic

Agglomeration

RO2

• Promote Infill Development

• Energize Brownfield and Greyfield

• Promote Shared Facilities and Utilities

• Promote Green Oriented Development

• Protect Environmental Assets

• Improve the Health of Environment

• Increase Amenity Values of Green Areas

• Enhance Accessibility by Improving Regional and Urban

Centre Linkages

• Improve Public Transportation Network and Services

• Promote Transit, Pedestrian and Cycle Oriented

Developments

• Develop a Strong and Wide Coverage of Open Access

Communication Network

RO5

• Implementation of Sustainable Water Management

• Improve Stormwater, Drainage and Disaster Management

• Develop an Efficient Sewerage Management

• Promote Efficient and Sustainable Solid Waste Management

• Develop a Reliable and Efficient Power Resources Management

• Promote Gas Supply

FIVE strategic thrusts and 20 key directions has

been identified to integrate sustainability and

resource-use efficiency

RO4

Big Moves

Big Move #4

Port Iskandar

Malaysia

Big Move # 3

Destination

Iskandar Malaysia

Big Move #2

Greening

Iskandar Malaysia

Big Move #1

Inclusive Iskandar

Malaysia

Port Iskandar Malaysia

Destination Iskandar Malaysia

Greening IskandarMalaysia

Inclusive IskandarMalaysia

Iskandar Malaysia Urban Observatory

Big Move #5

Iskandar

Malaysia Urban

Observatory

Mainstream

wealth sharing

through spatial

development to

achieve a resilient

and inclusive

society in

Iskandar Malaysia

Leveraging on

assets and

resources of

Iskandar Malaysia

to create a

fulfilling visiting

experience that

will further

enhance the local

tourism industry

Transforming

Iskandar

Malaysia into a

green and low

carbon region

through

urbanscape and

protection of

ecology

A ‘single window’ that

shall seamlessly link

people to information

data and resources

that shall enhance

service transparency

and position Iskandar

Malaysia as a

competitive global

region

Positioning

Iskandar Malaysia

as a world class

dynamic logistics

and maritime hub

in ASEAN and

Asia Pacific

Smart City Iskandar Malaysia

was endorsed by Malaysia Prime Minister,

on 1st November 2012,

in the 2nd inter session GSIAC meeting in KL with a mandate for attended

ministers to venture into related project in Iskandar Malaysia

Attract economy

through smart

investment

Manage environment

through smart

collaboration

Produce smart people

and mindset

Smart governance

that focus on ‘rakyat’

needs

Provide smart

mobility and

connectivity

Provide smart living

quality

HOW we focus, think and implement

Chapter 7 Strategy C4 : Eleventh Malaysia Plan 2016-2020 acknowledges the necessity of smart city development

Focusing on infrastructure strengthening to support economic expansion and quality of life.

• Economic Growth

and Value Creation

• Innovative economic

growth

• Equitable Wealth

Distribution

• Entrepreneurship

• Public Participation

• Efficient Public and

social services

• Private Public

Partnership

• Transparent

governance

• Clean environment

• Environmental

protection

• Green development

• Green infrastructure

• Smart Growth

• Green Economy

• Efficient Road

accessibility

• Efficient Public

transportation

• Non motorized

accessibility

• Availability of ICT

infrastructure

• Caring community

• Racial Harmony

• Skilled and Talented

Human Capital

• Safety and security

• Low Carbon lifestyle

• Housing quality

• Educational quality

• Health Conditions

• Cultural facilities

• Tourist/rec

attractiveness

Iskandar Malaysia as partner in EE

acceleration programs

The 1st country outside Japan to host Future City

International Forum

“RCE Iskandar” recognised by UN

Signing LoU -Toyama City and IRDA

IM as World Class Data Center Hub.

EE and RE programmes to

support UN SE4All.

Centre for data collection,

assessment and dissemination

Online services for different modes of transport & traffic

management

• Sustaining growth is about

the journey towards maturity

• Transforming Iskandar Malaysia into Smart City

• Key challenge is to ensure buy-in

from all stakeholders

• Iskandar Malaysia is well on track

THANK YOU

IRDA HeadquartersIskandar Regional Development

Authority (IRDA)#G-01, Block 8

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Malaysia

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Authority (IRDA)Level 12-1, Mercu UEM, Jalan Stesen

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Malaysia

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