Build Resilient Infrastructure, Promote Sustainable Industrialization and Foster Innovation
SDG 9 aims to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation and technological development in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur Overview SDG 9
Kuala Lumpur has made progress towards SDG 9 by improving infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation. Sustainable transportation infrastructure has been developed through the expansion of public transportation systems and the creation of pedestrian-friendly areas. The development of the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District and initiatives to foster innovation, such as the Kuala Lumpur Smart City Framework, have also contributed to the city's progress.
Efforts to achieve SDG 9 in Kuala Lumpur have focused on sustainable transportation infrastructure, promoting sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation. Initiatives like the development of cycling infrastructure and the Kuala Lumpur International Financial District have improved transportation efficiency and attracted high-value industries. The establishment of the Kuala Lumpur Smart City Framework and the KL Future City Initiative have also helped promote smart technologies and solutions for sustainable urban development.
Policy and Frameworks
Current Kuala Lumpur policies and frameworks to enable the acceleration of sustainable city
Kuala Lumpur 2024
- IP1.4Enhance the development of digital economy, technology and innovation
- IP1.5Encourage the development of industrial cluster based on clean technology and Industry 4.0 transformation
- IP1.3AWiden the Creative Industry through the development of creative hubs and zones with complete supporting infrastructure
Target
Targets set by Kuala Lumpur to reach the 2030 agenda.
- Industrial
- Improvement of existing industrial areas based on green, digital and modern technology and infrastructure to attract and promote investment for industrial development
- Clean and Green Technology
- Global Cleantech Innovation Program Malaysia, a collaborative program between MIGHT, Global Environment Facility (GEF) and United Nations Industrial Development (UNIDO)
- Digital Economy
- Enhance Digital Economy activities in line with MALAYSIA 5.0 in Industries such as FINTech Robotics, Big Data, AI, Digital Creativity, Autonomous Digital Design and Blockchain
- Creative Industry
- Introduction of creative and cultural zones to empower creative industry Activation of selected areas in Downtown Kuala Lumpur such as Pasar Seni, Medan Pasar, Dataran Merdeka , Stadium Merdeka and Stadium Negara
Kuala Lumpur Overview SDG 9
2020
KL SDG Performance
