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The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have officially integrated their systems through 10,000 CCTV cameras
According to Mayor Datuk Seri Fadlun Mak Ujud, these units are outfitted with high-resolution sensors and facial recognition technology, allowing for real-time coordination.
The integration also solves the data delays that had plagued the older, fragmented system, The Star reported.
Beyond just spotting crime, the system is designed to manage city chaos, from detecting flash floods to traffic jams and medical emergencies.
In some tourist-heavy spots, the cameras even feature public broadcast systems to warn people of active pickpockets
For those worried about their digital footprint, the city's top official set a clear boundary.
"Data will be stored for only 60 days," Fadlun said.
The setup includes geo-fencing for high-risk areas and behavioural analysis to flag suspicious activity before things escalated.
Currently, the public broadcast system is already deployed at KLCC, Bukit Bintang, Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman. It will also be made available at Dataran Merdeka soon.
According to data from PDRM, this approach boosted suspect detection and case resolution rates by 50%
"Currently, we are placing our staff in KLCCC to monitor the CCTV together with Kuala Lumpur City Hall," Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said.
He added that authorities are also trying to bring the system into the police force to further increase its efficiency.
"I hope that the system can be improved from time to time, and more local councils as well as the private sector can integrate their CCTV cameras into the system."
