In a significant move to address urban congestion, South Korean artificial intelligence company Dtonic has launched an innovative smart parking initiative in Malaysia’s capital city.
The AI data platform provider, selected for South Korea’s prestigious “K-City” global expansion program, began operations this week through a partnership with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The Edge AI and Data Hub-Based Smart Parking Pilot Project, unveiled at a ceremony at the InterContinental Hotel Kuala Lumpur, aims to revolutionize urban mobility in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing metropolises. With Kuala Lumpur facing increasing traffic pressures from both population growth and tourism surges, Dtonic’s technology promises real-time parking availability information and predictive analytics to streamline the city’s parking infrastructure.
At the core of the solution are two proprietary platforms developed by the Seoul-based company. The D.Edge system applies edge computing and AI to process live video feeds from existing CCTV networks, while the D.Hub platform serves as a centralized data command center that aggregates, standardizes and manages urban data streams.
This dual-system approach allows for immediate on-site data processing combined with comprehensive citywide data integration.
The Kuala Lumpur deployment represents just the beginning of Dtonic’s Southeast Asian ambitions. Company executives recently met with more than a dozen Malaysian government agencies and private sector leaders to discuss broader applications of their AI platform technology across the region.
Dtonic brings considerable experience to this expansion, having implemented smart city solutions across multiple continents.
The company’s international portfolio includes an integrated urban control system in Vietnam’s Hue province, Mongolia’s ICT-based air quality monitoring network, and a successful smart parking trial in Santander, Spain.
Beyond municipal applications, Dtonic’s retail technology solutions, including its AI-powered digital shelf labeling system, have been adopted by major retailers from Tokyo to Dubai.
“Across Southeast Asia, we’re seeing unprecedented demand for smart urban technologies,” said Dtonic CEO Yongjoo Jeon. “Our proven AI platforms and global implementation experience position us to make meaningful contributions to the region’s smart infrastructure development.”
Kuala Lumpur city officials expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. “This collaboration with Dtonic represents a strategic step in our smart city transformation,” said Mohamad bin Hamim, Executive Director of Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
“I look forward to visiting South Korea next month to explore additional opportunities for technological cooperation.”
The Malaysian capital joins five other international cities selected for South Korea’s 2025 K-City Network Overseas Demonstration Program, which supports pilot implementations of Korean smart city technologies worldwide. The program reflects South Korea’s growing influence in urban technology exports.
Founded in 2014 as a Hyundai Motor Company spin-off, Dtonic has emerged as a leader in real-time data processing solutions for smart cities, manufacturing, retail and defense applications.
With subsidiaries in the U.S., United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, the company continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining its headquarters in Seoul.
