BAGAN DATUK, June 2 — Despite the increasing efficiency of police operations, personnel need more advanced equipment to combat crime, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“Technology has changed rapidly and criminals are also using technology. In this regard, the police must have the upper hand to eliminate crime,” he said at a press conference after launching the operations of the Bagan Datuk police headquarters in Hutan Melintang near here today.
Zahid, who is Bagan Datuk MP, said organised crime, cross-border crime and cybercrime must be eradicated.
“The use of AI and IoT are among the important elements that should be provided to the Royal Malaysia Police,” he said.
Zahid said he believes Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will be looking into how China’s Public Security Ministry can assist Malaysian police during the latter’s upcoming visit to China.
He said though Malaysia cooperates with police in other countries, China has advanced security equipment and technology.
“The establishment of a single border agency is one of the solutions to combat various forms of border crime. It involves various agencies, and such coordination is essential.
“God willing, a specific law will be made for this single border agency, and I hope security issues will remain a priority for our country,” said Zahid.
He also said trials for face recognition CCTV have been implemented in one Johor district, but it has not yet been extended to the whole country.
— Bernama
