SMART LIVING IMPLEMENTATION IN MALAYSIA: A PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review the development of Smart Living for Smart City in Malaysia. Smart Living is an innovative concept of residential inspired through Smart City that complies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by accomodating human well-being and environmental concerns. However, there have been inconsistencies in terms of definition and features practised for the local context. Hence, this research seeks to determine the practical definition and standard of Smart Living by referring to Singapore, Finland, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh. A preliminary literature review analysis will be conducted to outline a comprehensive analysis. The outcome should be able to identify the direction of Smart Living development to be applied in Malaysia by reviewing the priority, adoption practice, available features, and special initiatives from those countries to demonstrate the essence of the study. The finding will form a basis of criteria for further development of Smart Living locally and to assist construction industry players for mutual consensus on the definition and standard of Smart Living. This is crucial to further determine the development cost concerning Smart Living development later.