Home Ministry to employ AI for stricter border control, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Affairs Ministry is currently formulating a strategy to enhance the use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for stricter border control measures.

Its minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, emphasised that with border control now consolidated under the Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA), there's a critical need to employ cutting-edge AI technology to enhance its governance and operations.

"Now that we have the MCBA, how can we leverage technology and innovation in border control? That's why Home Affairs Ministry is very excited to explore this security aspect during the 2024 Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security Asia (NatSec) exhibitions," he said.

He was speaking at a joint press conference with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin after inspecting the final preparations for the DSA and NatSec Asia 2024 exhibitions at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.

The four-day exhibitions starting tomorrow, are exclusive to high-level delegations, government officials, professionals, and executives within the defence and security sectors, as well as police and other enforcement agencies.

Mohamed Khaled noted that three countries would be making their debut as exhibitors this time around: Singapore, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Iran.

He further noted that DSA and NatSec Asia 2024 garnered the participation of 1,324 companies from 60 countries, with 34 countries having their own pavilions, including Turkiye, China, the UAE, Italy, and the United States.

Turkiye was once again the largest delegation, with nearly 70 companies confirming their participation, including Aselsan, Canik, Dearsan Shipyard, and Turkish Aerospace Industries.

Among the local participants are Deftech, Advanced Defence System, OpenApps, Mildef, Sapura, Malvus Sense, Weststar Group, Nadi Corp, SME Ordnance, System Consultancy Services, and Mindmatics. - Bernama