AI CITY METROPOLIS INITIATIVE

Melaka – State Government Executive Brief

This brief explores a strategic collaboration between the Kerajaan Negeri Melaka and BBB Global Network Group (MY) to position Melaka as a heritage-driven, innovation-enabled AI city supporting tourism, digital trade and future industries.

1. Strategic Fit for Melaka

Blend heritage legacy with future-ready digital innovation
Strengthen Melaka as a regional tourism-tech and AI hub
Attract high-value investors, R&D and creative industries
Support sustainable urban and economic transformation

2. High-Level Development Components

BBB AI University & Innovation Campus
Menara BBB – AI Governance & Digital Command Centre
AI Innovation & Smart Tourism Zones
Smart Residential & Commercial Districts
Data, Energy & Digital Infrastructure Core

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

3. Indicative Role of Melaka Government

Policy guidance and coordination through SUK / UPEN
Support planning, zoning and land feasibility discussions
Facilitate engagement with federal and tourism-related agencies

4. Indicative Role of BBB

Provide master AI-city concept and development roadmap
Coordinate investors, technology and ecosystem partners
Ensure ESG, heritage sensitivity and responsible AI governance

5. Next Step

This proposal is submitted to seek in-principle alignment and guidance on feasibility exploration and the establishment of a joint working group.

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