As cities grow and become more crowded and complex, urban challenges —ranging from congestion and pollution to safety and efficiency — demand bold new solutions.
This year’s Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL 2025), held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from September 17 to 19, offers a fresh platform for governments, businesses, and innovators to showcase technologies that shape how cities should operate and function. https://www.smartcityexpokl.com/
At the heart of the exhibition lies a shared objective: to create urban environments that are safer, smarter, greener, and more connected. Inevitably, information and solutions are shared and presented; comparisons drawn.
Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan, China, has a population of close to 13 million inhabitants. Greater Zhengzhou, in fact, was named as one of the 13 emerging mega-cities in China in a July 2012 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit. https://www.sicas.cn/Theme/study_in_Zhengzhou/Contents_131001174816398.shtml
In comparison, Kuala Lumpur has a population of just over two million people while Greater Kuala Lumpur, which also comprises the Klang Valley, has close to nine million inhabitants.
By taking part in the SCEKL 2025, China Henan Shengzhiyuan Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd (Shengzhiyuan) chairman Mashui Kang said they would like to present its AI-powered solutions to Malaysian cities after it had been proven successful in Zhengzhou; having addressed the city's traffic and safety challenges. https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2467762
“We are confident that our solutions can be adapted in Malaysia as they have already been tested and proven in Zhengzhou. We also have more than 200 patents from our research and development efforts."
Cutting Congestion, Saving Lives
Shengzhiyuan CEO Qingguo Kang said over 3,000 intersection signal control platform, system operation and maintenance service have been deployed in Zhengzhou City.
Shengzhiyuan has successfully piloted and scaled intelligent transportation, lighting, security, and environmental solutions. Using radar-camera fusion and AI edge computing, the system analyzes real-time data to optimize traffic flow.
Qingguo said the results have been dramatic. Ambulances gained an average of 15 minutes in response time thanks to prioritized “green wave” corridors. Accidents at intersections fell by nearly a third.
“Time is the most valuable urban resource,” said Qingguo. “If we can give people back 15 minutes a day, or help an ambulance save 15 minutes on the road, we are saving lives and adding to the quality of life.”
Mashui also indicated that Shengzhiyuan planned to set up its first overseas manufacturing plant in Malaysia.
Intelligent Lighting: Safer, Greener Streets
Shengzhiyuan’s smart lamp poles combine LED lighting, environmental sensors, 5G base stations, and even EV charging points. The lights adjust brightness depending on traffic or pedestrian movement, reportedly saving 60% in electricity costs, Qingguo disclosed.
These poles also monitor air quality, noise, and temperature, with results 92% consistent with environmental authority stations.
“Urban infrastructure must work harder for citizens,” Qingguo said. “A streetlight today can be more than a bulb—it can be a data collector, a safety device, a security monitor, and a sustainability solution all in one.
“Our mission is Shaping the Future of Urban Living - Transforming cities into intelligent, sustainable communities where safety, security, efficiency and convenience enhance everyday life for all people.”
Building Intelligent Transportation Networks
Traffic congestion is one of the most pressing problems of modern urbanization. In Zhengzhou, Shengzhiyuan deployed a vehicle-road collaboration platform integrated with the city’s Traffic Brain, signal control, and electronic policing systems.
This system combines AI edge computing with radar-camera fusion sensing, enabling real-time traffic monitoring and rapid decision-making.
Qingguo said the other results yielded have been tangible:
- Efficiency gains: Traffic efficiency improved by 16–30%, while average delays fell by 17%.
- Safety improvements: Collision accidents at intersections dropped by 30% after deploying safety early warning systems.
For citizens, this translates into shorter commutes, safer journeys, and faster emergency services. For city governments, it means lower operational costs—the Zhengzhou signal control upgrade reduced fiscal expenditure by 20% compared to traditional systems.
A Scalable Model for Global Cities
For Malaysia, where mixed traffic (cars, motorcycles, pedestrians) is a defining feature, Qingguo said that Shengzhiyuan’s algorithms have already been optimized—achieving 92% recognition accuracy for motorcycles compared to ~70% in traditional systems. This makes their solutions particularly relevant to Southeast Asia’s traffic realities.
The Smart City KL Expo emphasizes not only innovation but also social co-benefits. Qingguo said that Shengzhiyuan’s Zhengzhou project is a strong case study for the following:
- For governments: Reduced expenditure on traffic management by 20% and operational costs by 40%.
- For citizens: Commute times cut by nearly one-fifth, better air quality, and safer school zones.
- For businesses: Public bus on-time performance improved by 22%, and logistics efficiency by 15%.
At its core, the expo is about leveraging data, AI, and sustainable infrastructure to shape the cities of tomorrow. Such technologies offer a road map for Malaysian cities to improve traffic flow, enhance environmental sustainability, and strengthen public safety.
The ultimate goal is clear: cities that are more liveable, more resilient, and more sustainable.
As visitors explore the Smart City KL, they will not just view futuristic prototypes — they will witness tested, proven systems already transforming lives in cities like Zhengzhou — ready to do the same across Asia and beyond.
NOTE: Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre - September 17 - 19 China Henan Shengzhiyuan Intelligent Technology: Booth 2201
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