Kuala lumpur: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been urged to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology to boost the efficiency and accuracy of its operations, particularly in managing traffic data and road safety, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, during the launch of the Fourth Special PDRM Dialogue 2025, Saifuddin emphasized that AI applications could assist the police in processing and analyzing information swiftly and accurately. This includes identifying outstanding traffic summonses and compounds, which currently amount to RM6 billion. He highlighted the need to address outdated records, noting that some offenders might no longer be alive. AI could enable the data to be processed quickly by matching it with the National Registration Department's death records, thus ensuring more accurate data.
Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was also present at the event. Saifuddin stressed the urgency of this initiative to ensure that enforcement actions are based on current and relevant information, enhancing the effectiveness of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT). He likened AI to technological revolutions of the past, such as those initiated by gunpowder and the printing press, underscoring AI's potential to strengthen national safety, administration, and enforcement systems.
In addition, Saifuddin mentioned that an initial report on a recent tragedy involving a migrant boat at the Malaysia-Thailand border would be presented at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. The incident, which resulted in 25 fatalities, has drawn significant attention. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has requested a briefing on the incident due to its implications on organized crime and human trafficking.
The tragic event occurred on November 6, involving approximately 300 migrants whose boat sank near Pulau Tarutao in the waters near the Malaysia-Thailand border, highlighting the ongoing challenges of human trafficking and illegal migration in the region.