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Penang launches ONEMAP+ to track CCTVs, AEDs, and EV chargers across the state

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 22 — The Penang state government has launched ONEMAP+, a new digital platform designed to map the...

Penang launches ONEMAP+ to track CCTVs, AEDs, and EV chargers across the state

The Penang state government in Malaysia has launched ONEMAP+, a digital platform aimed at mapping the locations of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow unveiled the platform during the Penang2030 Festival Lite KOMTAR 2026, emphasizing its role in enhancing public safety, urban mobility, and green energy infrastructure.

The platform, developed by PLANMalaysia Penang and the state Information and Communications Technology Division, incorporates data from various local councils and the Penang Health Department. By making this information accessible, the state aims to improve public awareness and security, while also promoting the use of electric vehicles and making AEDs more readily available for emergency situations.

The plus in ONEMAP+ indicates that the platform is in its initial phase, with plans for regular updates and expansions to include more data points.

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