Purpose

In light of the rapid evolution of information and communication technology (ICT), every society is faced with many issues such as social exclusion, inequality and the digital divide. Hence, there is need to solve these complex challenges without comprising any development objective. A practical solution in this regard includes establishment of a sustainable model of community development. Therefore, this paper aims to identify the role of education in promoting the awareness on the use of ICT-based infrastructure among the general public to enhance their socioeconomic status. In addition, this study sets out to establish the nexus between socioeconomic status, ICT programme as well as the awareness of Kemaman Smart Community (KSC) development project.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper adopted a quantitative approach based on data collected through a survey on information literacy in KSC. The logit behavioural model and structural equation model were adopted as a quantitative technique to verify the objective of the study.

Findings

The result of the logit behavioural model showed that education, income and age have a positive impact on the KSC programme awareness. The SEM models revealed that income level and education (especially at the tertiary level) significantly enhance the awareness of KSC project. On the contrary, poverty remains regressive towards the community awareness of KSC programmess

Practical implications

Information literacy and knowledge-based programme promote a more inclusive development approach. Moreover, education, socioeconomic status, information literacy and knowledge-based programme are essential to develop a smart community towards achieving a high-income nation status. Future replication of smart community project in other parts of Malaysia may need to consider these factors for a comprehensive community development strategy.

Originality/value

KSC is the first smart city initiative by the government of Malaysia. Besides, primary data were used in this study. The findings of the study will provide academics and policymakers a better understanding of the smart city initiative.

中文翻译：

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基于信息和通信技术开发智能社区：马来西亚凯玛曼智能社区的经验

目的

鉴于信息和通信技术（ICT）的快速发展，每个社会都面临许多问题，例如社会排斥，不平等和数字鸿沟。因此，需要解决这些复杂的挑战而不包含任何开发目标。在这方面的切实可行的解决方案包括建立可持续的社区发展模式。因此，本文旨在确定教育在提高公众对使用基于ICT的基础设施以提高其社会经济地位的认识方面的作用。此外，本研究着手建立社会经济地位，ICT计划以及对Kemaman Smart Community（KSC）开发项目的认识之间的联系。

设计/方法/方法

本文基于对KSC中信息素养的调查收集的数据，采用了定量方法。采用logit行为模型和结构方程模型作为定量技术来验证研究目的。

发现

Logit行为模型的结果表明，教育程度，收入和年龄对KSC计划意识有积极影响。SEM模型显示，收入水平和受教育程度（尤其是第三级）显着提高了对KSC项目的认识。相反，贫困仍然会退回到社区对KSC计划的认识上

实际影响

信息素养和基于知识的计划促进了更具包容性的发展方式。此外，教育，社会经济地位，信息素养和基于知识的计划对于建立一个聪明的社区以实现高收入国家地位至关重要。未来在马来西亚其他地区复制智能社区项目可能需要考虑这些因素，以制定全面的社区发展战略。

创意/价值

KSC是马来西亚政府的第一个智慧城市计划。此外，本研究使用了原始数据。该研究的结果将为学者和政策制定者更好地了解智慧城市计划。