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TMB, Maxis partner on Pahang's US$1.5bil KotaSAS smart township

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8156

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Published

27 Jul 2026, 7:10 PM

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27 Jul 2026, 9:04 PM

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Digital News Asia

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malaysia-tech

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https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/business/tmb-maxis-partner-pahangs-us15bil-kotasas-smart-township

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Partnership lays digital foundation for Pahang's next-generation smart township TOD development aims to leverage ECRL connectivity to drive long-term growth Tanah Makmur Bhd (TMB), through its wholly owned subsidiary KotaSAS Sdn Bhd, has partnered with Maxis Bhd to accelerate the development of KotaSAS as a smart township in Kuantan, with the telecommunications provider supplying the digital infrastructure and connectivity solutions to support the project's long-term ambitions. According to TMB, the 2,165-acre integrated township has an estimated gross development value of US$1.5 billion (RM6 billion), comprising residential, commercial, institutional, recreational and mixed-use developments. KotaSAS is being developed as Kuantan's new central business district and the state's modern administrative capital. The township will undergo a multi-phase expansion over the next decade and is positioned to benefit from major infrastructure projects, particularly the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), which will strengthen connectivity between the East and West Coasts. The township's blueprint emphasises sustainable, smart living aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and businesses. Under the partnership, Maxis will deploy integrated mobile and fibre connectivity across more than 4,000 greenfield premises. The company will also provide connectivity-enabled smart city solutions, including smart street lighting, traffic management systems, solar energy integration, smart energy meters, digital billboards and smart poles to support energy optimisation, public safety and liveability. Residents and businesses will also have access to Maxis fibre connectivity, home and office Wi-Fi solutions, and solar energy offerings aimed at supporting more connected homes and workplaces. Shahrul Nizam Abdul Aziz, group CEO of TMB said KotaSAS has been planned as a transit-oriented development (TOD), with the KotaSAS ECRL station located within the township. "The rail link is expected to improve regional accessibility, reduce travel time and strengthen connections with major economic centres across the East Coast and Klang Valley." Beyond telecommunications infrastructure, Shahrul said the partnership will establish the digital foundation for a smart, connected township through integrated connectivity, smart city solutions and a connected lifestyle and business ecosystem. "Residents and businesses can expect high-speed fibre connectivity, reliable mobile coverage, internet-ready residential developments, tailored connectivity packages and managed Wi-Fi at selected public spaces and community facilities. It also plans to introduce joint smart city initiatives and digital community programmes to further enhance KotaSAS' digital capabilities and liveability." "KotaSAS is designed as a fully integrated smart township that will support Pahang's next phase of growth. As one of the pioneering developments in Pahang to introduce smart living, it reflects our commitment to b