KUALA LUMPUR: Police must swiftly shift towards a modern policing paradigm driven by technology integration and holistic information-sharing to address increasingly complex security threats, including cross-border crimes.
Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said the current security threat landscape was no longer confined to conventional crimes.
Instead, he said, it also involved cybercrime, digital financial fraud and organised syndicate activities capable of threatening national sovereignty.
“Therefore, the modern policing paradigm must immediately move towards technology integration and more holistic information-sharing to ensure that we remain one step ahead,” he said in his speech at the Royal Malaysia Police Special Dialogue (PSD V) 2026 here on Tuesday (May 12).
Shamsul said the programme’s theme, “Synergised Policing: Securing the Future Together”, was highly significant and timely in addressing increasingly complex security challenges.
He said 31 sessions, including forums, technical workshops and exhibitions, were held throughout the two-day programme to highlight solutions related to maritime security, narcotics and enforcement innovation.
He added that the programme brought together more than 3,000 participants, including 200 VIP delegates, as well as 135 local and international companies.
“This proves PSD V’s position as a credible platform in driving operational collaboration and security policy development at the regional level,” he said.
At the same event, police and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) also renewed a memorandum of agreement in the field of forensic science.
Shamsul said the academic and industry collaboration was a long-term investment in enhancing the technical competency and forensic expertise of police personnel.
“The Home Ministry will continue to provide unwavering support through progressive policies and the modernisation of technological assets to ensure that the police remain agile, responsive and always prepared to face security threats,” he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim welcomed the collaboration and described it as an important platform to empower institutions through knowledge and expertise.
“This is a very positive development and I hope this collaboration can continue as a platform to uplift institutions in the country, not only in terms of governance but also empowerment through academic disciplines,” he told reporters after the programme.
Adam Adli said USM had been among the police force’s key strategic partners in strengthening forensic science capabilities since 2006.
“Forensic science and related fields have long been strengthened through USM. This is a collaboration and synergy that should be celebrated and I hope it will further enhance the professionalism of the police force,” he said.
