1. Strategic Rationale for the State

• Position the State as a national AI & digital economy anchor
• Attract high-value investments, talent and R&D activities
• Create long-term skilled employment opportunities
• Support Malaysia’s AI, ESG and smart-infrastructure agenda

2. High-Level Concept Overview

• BBB AI University – Talent, research and innovation hub
• Menara BBB – AI policy interface, command centre & HQ
• AI Industrial & Innovation Zones
• Smart Residential & Commercial Districts
• Data, Energy & Digital Infrastructure Core

Indicative land requirement: Up to 10,000 acres (subject to feasibility & approvals).

3. Role of the State Government (Indicative)

• Policy alignment and inter-agency coordination
• Guidance on land identification, zoning and planning pathways
• Support engagement with relevant ministries, agencies & GLCs
• Participation in a joint steering or task force (if agreed)

4. Role of BBB (Indicative)

• Provide master vision, ecosystem design & phased roadmap
• Coordinate private sector, technology & investor interest
• Propose AI governance, ESG & sustainability frameworks
• Align development with national policies and standards

5. Investment & Governance Principles

This initiative is exploratory in nature. Any future development may consider public-private partnership (PPP) structures, institutional or sovereign participation, subject to:

• Separate definitive agreements
• Regulatory approvals
• Due diligence processes

6. Current Status & Next Step

This proposal is presented to seek in-principle alignment and guidance from the State Government on the appropriate structure, agencies and process to explore feasibility.

Suggested next step: Formation of a small joint task force or working discussion.