1MDB Real Estate Sdn Bhd (1MDB) is developing a digital masterplan for a digitally smart Kuala Lumpur International Financial District (KLIFD).

Its deputy chief executive officer Azmar Talib said the blue print will be used to build solutions that embrace sustainability and connectivity through new Internet technologies and infrastructure services.

The company has gathered a global team of IT experts and digital planners led by Accenture Solutions Sdn Bhd, a member of Accenture Malaysia, to draw up the digital masterplan for KLIFD.

"With their proven experience, Accenture will be able to help us identify the scale of the infrastructure and how to put it best, focusing on strategic services that work towards current and future needs," he said.

Accenture Malaysia's country managing director Goh Aik Meng said digital services would help differentiate KLIFD as a pioneering financial district and as a place to live and work.

"It is a pleasure to be teaming with 1MDB on this project, and it confirms our long-term commitment to Malaysia in supporting the national development objectives of the Economic Transformation Programme," he said.

KLIFD is currently at the master planning phase and is on track to start construction beginning next year.

1MDB recently appointed Akitek Jururancang (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and its international partner Machado Silvetti and Associates as the master planners for KLIFD.

- Bernama