KUALA Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has acquired 200 new-generation body-worn cameras (BWC), bringing its total to 305 units to record enforcement operations and help review complaints.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said recordings can be kept for up to six months.
“Body cameras help protect officers who carry out their duties properly and ensure that any disputes are reviewed using facts and evidence.
"We cannot allow a single short video to determine the whole story,” she said during DBKL’s 57th Enforcement Day parade at Menara Penguatkuasa in Jalan Yaacob Latif today.
DBKL's BWC initiative began in 2020 with a pilot project of five units, before expanding with an additional 100 units in 2023.
The latest procurement in 2026 includes a camera management system and centralised storage, allowing footage to be retrieved and reviewed for investigations and complaints.
Since 2024, DBKL has mandated the use of body cameras during special operations and joint enforcement actions.
Yeoh said the latest deployment will undergo trials to identify operational issues based on officers' experiences.
She also encouraged the public to ask officers about their body cameras during enforcement operations.
When asked about public access to recordings, she said privacy must be considered.
On a separate matter, DBKL has updated its bicycle patroling unit's uniform to a sportier design better suited to field work.
