PoliPoli Signs MOU with Malaysia's CitySage to Explore Collaboration in Public Sector Digital Transformation

Signing Ceremony (June 12, 2026, Malaysia)

PoliPoli Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kazuma Ito) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CitySage Sdn. Bhd. (hereinafter "CitySage") of Malaysia to explore collaboration in the fields of public digital transformation (DX) and GovTech.

CitySage is a Malaysian company focused on urban planning, smart cities, geospatial data analytics, and AI-powered support for government and public sectors. It aims to assist public agencies and stakeholders in making better decisions by applying data and AI to analyze and propose solutions for complex urban challenges such as urban development, transportation, infrastructure, disaster prevention, and climate change.

Under this collaboration, the two companies will explore joint proposals, PoC designs, policy formulation support, and citizen-inclusive impact assessments for public sectors across Japan and ASEAN regions.

Background of the Collaboration

In recent years, challenges facing local governments and public sectors have become increasingly complex. Issues such as infrastructure, disaster resilience, and housing require multifaceted responses. Addressing these challenges demands not only data-driven decision-making but also continuous dialogue with residents and stakeholders to reflect diverse perspectives in policy and decision-making processes.

In particular, urban development and public projects require integrating diverse stakeholder voices—including residents, businesses, and public institutions—alongside technical analysis and geospatial data in social and environmental impact assessments.

PoliPoli has been working on civic engagement through its government engagement platform "PoliPoli Gov," focusing on collecting and analyzing public opinions and visualizing policy feedback mechanisms.

Meanwhile, CitySage leverages AI expertise to deliver services supporting urban and public sector decision-making in urban planning, geospatial analytics, and smart cities. It also holds practical knowledge of urban and regional planning in Malaysia.

Through this partnership, both companies aim to explore a new model of public-private co-creation that combines AI and data-driven urban analysis with citizen-led policy co-creation.

CitySage Services (from https://citysage.my/)

Roles of Each Company

PoliPoli Inc.

- Policy co-creation and GovTech - Public opinion collection - AI-powered policy analysis - Coordination with Japanese local governments and public sectors

CitySage

- Urban challenge analysis using AI agents - Geospatial data analytics - Urban planning support - Proper data management and utilization - Social, environmental, and transportation impact assessments - Technical support and knowledge sharing in smart city domains

Future Outlook

Through this collaboration, PoliPoli will deepen its understanding of urban challenges, public sector needs, and regulatory and market environments in Malaysia, advancing toward concrete joint initiatives.

The company will work to bridge data-driven urban analytics with policy processes that reflect residents’ and stakeholders’ voices, exploring expansion opportunities in public DX and GovTech across Japan, Malaysia, and the broader ASEAN region.

Statements from Both Companies

Daniel Wallis, CEO of CitySage Sdn. Bhd. "Partnering with PoliPoli marks an exciting milestone in our journey toward wiser, more inclusive urban development. By bridging PoliPoli's deep expertise in civic engagement and AI-powered policy analysis with CitySage's geospatial analytics and AI-driven urban planning tools, we can create a powerful ecosystem. Together, we are bridging the gap between public input and data-driven urban execution, ensuring that the wise cities of tomorrow are not just technically advanced, but truly reflective of the communities they serve."

Takashi Kurata, Director and Head of International Business, PoliPoli Inc. "This MOU is a crucial step as PoliPoli expands its technology into the ASEAN region. By integrating PoliPoli’s AI capabilities, public-sector product design, and real-world GovTech implementation experience with CitySage’s urban intelligence, we aim to develop practical AI models that deliver genuine value to citizens, governments, and all stakeholders."

Company Profiles

CitySage Sdn. Bhd. (CitySage)

CEO: Daniel Wallis Headquarters: Unit 3.07, Level 3, KL Gateway Mall, 2 Jalan Kerinchi, Kampung Kerinchi, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Founded: 2024 Mission: Accelerate the development of sustainable, resilient urban environments by integrating Agentic AI with real-world physical and geospatial data. Moving beyond "smart" cities to building truly wise cities. Website: https://citysage.my/

PoliPoli Inc.

CEO: Kazuma Ito Headquarters: 2-5-3 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Founded: 2018 Mission: Contribute to the happiness of people worldwide by continuously creating new systems for politics and governance. Website: https://www.polipoli.work

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