🌙 Ramadan Special: When Smart Cities Forget the Fine Print

In this episode of Favoriot Sembang Santai, Zura Huzali hosts Dr. Mazlan Abbas for a timely discussion on the hidden risks behind Smart City projects.

Beyond the hype of smart parking, intelligent traffic systems, and AI dashboards lies a critical question:

Who owns the data?
What happens after the contract ends?
Are cities protected from vendor lock-in and cybersecurity threats?

This conversation explores governance, interoperability, data sovereignty, and why many Smart City initiatives struggle long-term due to missing internal project management structures.

More than a technology discussion, this episode reflects on responsibility and accountability — values that resonate deeply during Ramadan.

If you are involved in Smart City planning, digital infrastructure, or public sector technology initiatives, this episode offers practical insights you should not ignore.

Listen now and reflect on how to build not just smart cities — but wise ones.