CHAPTER 14 - Iskandar Malaysia

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SECTION B PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION D. Internet Penetration With regards to Internet usage, 143,064 people had access to the Internet in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 373,275 by the year 2025. Table 14.36: Number of Internet Users in the SJER, 2003 E. ICT literacy The number IT literate users in SJER is 251,967, which translates into 20.1% of the total population in 2003 and this is expected to increase to 80% in the year 2025. Table 14.38: IT Literacy Rate, 2003 Local Authority Internet Owner Local Authority IT Literate Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bharu (MBJB) 62,163 Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 60,200 Majlis Bandaraya Johor Bahru (MBJB) 103,605 Majlis Perbandaran Johor Bahru Tengah (MPJBT) 83,850 Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah Johor Bahru (PBPTDJB) 9,803 Pihak Berkuasa Perancang Tempatan Daerah Johor Bahru (PBPTDJB) 19,256 Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 4,118 PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 6,779 Source: SJER CDP 2025 TOTAL 143,063 Table 14.37: Projected Internet Usage in the SJER, 2003-2020 Local Authority 2003 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 MBJB 62,163 70,182 74,954 90,170 110,909 138,858 MPJBT 60,200 71,036 85,740 112,920 148,264 185,627 MDK 4,118 4,559 4,932 5,939 7,346 9,183 PBPTDJB 9,803 10,675 11,615 13,462 16,504 20,630 PBTPG 6,780 8,407 10,467 13,010 15,157 18,977 TOTAL 143,064 164,859 187,709 235,501 298,181 373,275 Source: SJER CDP 2025 Majlis Daerah Kulai (MDK) 3,618 PBT Pasir Gudang (PBTPG) 41,638 TOTAL 251,967 Source: SJER CDP 2025 F. Proposal The development of the ICT infrastructure in SJER should be inline with the vision and strategy of the State of Johor’s ICT blueprint. As far as the ICT infrastructure is concerned, private sector participation is encouraged, through the implementation of new and cost-effective technology. It is also important that access to worldwide network is made available. To promote a participative society, an awareness initiative is necessary to ensure an effective utilisation of infrastructure. It is proposed that: ■ The broadband coverage is increased to meet the State’s target for 100% broadband in Homes, ■ The application of wireless Internet technology is enhanced; inline with the State vision for a Wireless City, ■ further initiatives in the MSC rollout, subsequent to the creation of a Cybercentre at Menara MSC Cyberport, Johor Bahru ■ Proposed village ICT (k-Centre) in community centres within SJER. 14 - 24
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE CHAPTER 14 | PART 4 14.12 Gas Supply Natural gas is used primarily for power generation (65%) in Malaysia. 24% of natural gas produced is used in heavy industry, 4% is used in housing, commercial and industrial areas and the remaining 7% is exported. Petronas Gas Berhad is responsible for the transmission of gas and for ensuring sufficient supply of gas. Figure 14.6: Gas Distribution in Malaysia A. Existing Gas Supply in SJER Natural gas is supplied mainly to the industrial areas in Plentong, Tebrau, Larkin, Tampoi, Kulai and Senai. However, the ‘City Gas System’ has not been extended to non industrial consumers, and most houses and restaurants use gas distributed in small cylinders, while hotel and some industrial users receive gas in bulb shaped cylinders. As of today there are four odoriser stations which are in Kulai, Senai, Permas Jaya and Pasir Gudang, with a total capacity of 177,100 (sm 2 /Hr). Table 14.39: Odouriser Stations and its Capacity Location Odoriser Station Capacity (sm 2 /Hr) Johor Bahru Permas Jaya Odoriser Station 70,000 Senai Senai Odoriser Station 8,100 Kulai Kulai Odoriser Station 29,000 Pasir Gudang Pasir Gudang Odoriser Station 70,000 TOTAL 177,100 Source: Gas Malaysia Berhad, 2003 B. Supply and Demand Source: Gas Malaysia Berhad The supply and distribution of gas for commercial purposes is fairly advanced, with gas being supplied via pipelines to factories and other gas consumers. Natural gas is distributed by Gas Malaysia Berhad through a medium pressure piping system placed along road reserves. The natural gas is obtained from the Petronas Supply Centre in the east coast of Malaysia and these pipes run to the southern region of Johor, supplying gas to Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang and Singapore. Demand for gas is currently quite low and expected to remain so. Demand for gas in year 2010 is projected at only 88 units (cubic metre). Table 14.40: Projected Demand for Gas (cubic metre) Location Sector 2002 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 Plentong, Tebrau, Larkin, Tampoi Senai Domestic 0 - - - - - Commercial 0 9 34 44 57 75 Industry 0 19 30 39 51 66 Domestic - - - - - - Commercial - - - - - - This study of gas supply and distribution in the SJER area mainly concentrates on the consumption of gas by the housing, commercial and industrial sectors. Kulai Pasir Gudang Industry 1 8 14 18 24 31 Domestic - - - - - - Commercial - - - - - - Industry 1 1 1 1 2 2 Domestic - - - - - - Commercial 1 2 3 3 4 6 Industry 2 5 7 8 11 14 TOTAL 5 44 88 115 149 194 Sources: Gas Malaysia Berhad, 2003 14 - 25
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