KUALA LUMPUR: A single border monitoring command centre aided by artificial intelligence is being developed to improve data-sharing and coordination, says Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.
He said the proposed National Border Control System would integrate surveillance systems and allow agencies to share information in real time to detect suspicious movements, particularly in high-risk areas.
“The system is being developed based on research by the Malaysian Civil Defence and Security Institute, with plans to integrate technologies such as smart video surveillance, drones, sensors, data analytics and a joint operations control centre,” he told Dewan Rakyat on Monday (Oct 12)
He was responding to a question from Rushdan Rusmi (PN-Padang Besar) on Monday about measures to curb the use of illegal routes along the Perlis border for human trafficking, drug smuggling and other contraband activities.
Shamsul Anuar said the system was part of broader efforts to strengthen border security under the Home Ministry’s Border Security Control Master Plan 2026-2030, launched on Jan 8.
The plan aims to improve early threat detection, information sharing and coordination among enforcement agencies operating along the country’s land and maritime borders.
Shamsul Anuar said border operations involved several agencies, including the police, Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency, Immigration Department, Customs Department and Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department.
“Joint operations also involved the armed forces and other relevant agencies to strengthen surveillance in strategic areas and disrupt smuggling activities.
“The government was also targeting the wider networks behind cross-border crimes, including recruiters and financial channels used to facilitate illegal activities,” he said.
In a supplementary question, Rushdan asked whether the government planned to establish a centralised command centre integrating artificial intelligence, drones, sensors and surveillance cameras across official entry points and high-risk locations.
Shamsul Anuar said the system would enable agencies to analyse suspicious movements and coordinate responses more effectively.
“Several technology and infrastructure initiatives, including surveillance cameras, tactical drones, radar and control facilities, have some projects being implemented under the 13th Malaysia Plan,” he said
