The article elaborates the potential of SMI in the economy development of Eastcoast, Peninsula. Article written in Malay. Publication: 4th International Malaysian Studies Conference; 3-5 August 2004, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi. Nanthakumar a/l Loganathan, Mohd. Najit B. Sukemi & Mohd. Nasir B. Nawawi.