KUALA LUMPUR: South African President Jacob Zuma has given Iris Corp Bhd the greenlight to set up a pilot project of its innovative and high-technology "smart village" in South Africa.
IRIS Corp Managing Director, Datuk Tan Say Jim, said Zuma was interested in the project's agriculture system as well as its housing development, which used a mixture of styrofoam and cement as its base, thus lowering development cost without compromising quality.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Celebrate Merdeka with 50% Off!
T&C applies.
![](https://cdn.thestar.com.my/Themes/img/sub_paywall_TSM.webp)
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!