SOME 10,000 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras have been installed in Kuala Lumpur to help deter crime and enhance safety.
Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud said all the CCTV cameras, installed at major roads, intersections, public areas and commercial centres, were also integrated into a system powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
"This system does not merely record.
"It detects, analyses and triggers real-time actions, enabling faster and more coordinated responses between agencies.
"Incidents such as accidents, emergencies, unexpected traffic jam and flood risks can now be detected earlier, allowing actions to be taken before the situation worsens," he said during a press conference at Menara DBKL 1 today. (April 30)
One of the key features of the system, according to Fadlun, is its facial recognition technology.
"Once we scan a person's face, we can easily locate him if he is a crime suspect, as long as he is still in Kuala Lumpur.
"The system also contains geo-fencing capabilities, which allow us to track the movements of suspects based on the data obtained from scanning their vehicles.
"The data will be stored in the system for 60 days," he added.
Another feature of the system is the Integrated Public Address System, which enables direct alerts at locations before enforcement teams arrive.
"This public address system is currently available in KLCC, Bukit Bintang, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman," said Fadlun.
"At KLCC, this system has been used to warn people against engaging with illegal photography touts, through voice announcements that are played every 10 minutes in five languages (Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic).
"It will also be brought to Dataran Merdeka after this," he said.
He further stated that the system could also analyse behaviours to detect suspicious movements and unusual activities, as well as trigger automatic alerts to the Kuala Lumpur Command and Control Centre (KLCCC).
"Since 2020, we have spent RM500mil to operate the CCTV cameras and the system.
"Moving forward, we wish to also use the system to manage traffic in the city.
"We are engaging with the Transport Ministry on this," he added.
Also present were Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus and Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh.
Fadil said the system has increased the police's efficiency in tackling crimes, by about 50%.
"The facial recognition and geo-fencing helped us to track the suspects' movements and what vehicles they were using.
"Currently, we are placing our staff in KLCCC to monitor the CCTV together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
"We are also trying to bring the system into the police force to further increase our efficiency.
"I hope that the system can be improved from time to time, and more local councils as well as the private sector can integrate their CCTV cameras into the system," he added.
Meanwhile, Yeoh said the system allowed better coordination and information sharing between different agencies to ensure that the city is safe for everyone.
"We are also constantly seeking feedback from the police and communicating with the contractor to resolve any issues being raised with the system.
"There are also no issues of privacy intrusion, as the CCTV cameras are only installed in public areas," she noted.
