IRDA inks MOU with Japan's Toyama City on Futurecity initiatives

JOHOR BARU: The Iskandar Regional Davelopment Authority (IRDA) is teaming up with Japan's Toyama City to explore "FutureCity" initiatives.
This is part of its strategy in developing Iskandar Malaysia into a strong and sustainable metropolis in the future.
Both parties are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) later today in conjunction with the International Forum on "FutureCity" held at the Thistle Hotel here.
Chief Executive Datuk Ismail Ibrahim will represent IRDA at the signing ceremony, and Toyama City by its Mayor, Masashi Mori.
Ismail said the initiatives are in line with efforts towards developing Iskandar Malaysia.
"We can learn much from an advanced country like Japan, particularly on how its capital city Tokyo, is addressing and handling climate change.
"We are planning to learn from Toyama City and will try to adapt its lessons for Iskandar Malaysia," he said in a statement here.
IRDA and Toyoma city are expected to explore projects such as the hydroelectric generation system and public transportation, especially in regards to technology and human resources.
The one-day forum was hosted by IRDA and attended by about 250 local and overseas experts. – Bernama