KUALA LUMPUR: As cybercrime, digital scams and cross-border syndicates grow more sophisticated, the police must urgently embrace modern policing driven by technology and integrated intelligence-sharing to stay ahead of evolving threats, says Datuk Seri Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
The Deputy Home Minister said the country’s security landscape was no longer limited to conventional crimes but now involved increasingly complex threats capable of undermining national sovereignty.
“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 yesterday.
Shamsul Anuar said the programme’s theme, “Synergised Policing: Securing the Future Together”, was timely in addressing today’s increasingly complex security challenges.
He said 31 sessions, involving forums, workshops and exhibitions, were held during the two-day event to highlight solutions related to maritime security, narcotics and enforcement innovation.
He added that the programme had more than 3,000 participants, including 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 also renewed a memorandum of agreement in the field of forensic science.
According to Shamsul Anuar, 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 said at the event.
