The smart camera system helps MBJB and police monitor security and traffic flow within Johor Baru city.
THE installation of artificial intelligence (AI) closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) should be expanded to include other local authorities in Johor as it can provide better security coverage for all.
Applauding the state government for incorporating the latest technology to address public safety concerns, Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) Johor chapter chairman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said using AI technology in various fields including security was a global trend.
“It is good that Johor government is proactive in this.
“Addressing security concerns can help Johor attract more investments into the state, as foreign investors always highlight safety before making a decision to invest,” he told StarMetro.
Tee added that this was vital in the state government’s plan to make Johor a developed state by 2030.
Tee hopes to see smart cameras installed in other Johor local councils.
Among key steps to achieve this was the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), while the movement of travellers between Johor and Singapore would surely increase with the Rapid Transit System Link (RTS) being operational by 2027, he said.
“Both the JS-SEZ and RTS will bring in more investments into the state. By having the AI CCTV in place, it will surely ease safety concerns among investors.
“It will definitely help change any negative perception of Johor Baru as the state government is taking positive steps through the AI CCTV,” he added.
Tee said the four local councils and police could work closely through the smart intelligence operation centres (SIOC).
“I believe criminals will have to think twice before committing a crime as their act would be caught on camera.”
Offences including illegal parking within Johor Baru would get caught thanks to the artificial intelligence (AI) closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV) that have been installed by Johor Baru City Council (MBJB)
Tee said with AI technology, local councils would not need a lot of manpower on duty at their respective SIOC.
“That extra manpower can be sent to other departments and the local councils can focus on other services that can improve the people’s well-being.”
Tee, however, urged the state government to widen the coverage of AI CCTV to other locations outside Greater Johor Baru.
He said many countries had adopted AI technology as part of their safety features.
“For example, all the major cities in China have already installed AI CCTV that help the authorities keep a close watch on things.
“Once the AI CCTV is proven to be a helpful tool in fighting crime, it should be installed at other districts in Johor.”
Tee urged other local councils to also instal such cameras in areas under their jurisdiction.
Mohd Noorazam (right) receiving a certificate of appreciation from Johor police chief Comm M. Kumar for JBIOCC’s role in channelling vital information to the police. — Filepic
Fighting crime, he said, should not fall on the shoulders of the authorities alone and called on the public to be more proactive.
“Everyone should play a bigger role in helping the authorities fight crime including preventing it.
“People nowadays have smartphones at their disposal and they should immediately contact the police by giving out important and valuable information.
“If they see a crime happening in front of their eyes, they should record it on their mobile phones and give the recording to the police,” he said. — By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH
