The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will continue to monitor the city by using closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras with artificial intelligence features.

Making KL a more efficient city

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim told The Star that around 3,000 high-tech CCTV cameras have been installed around the city.

According to Shahidan, the CCTV with AI functioniality will be used to monitor crime, the community and DBKL assets, as well as to manage the traffic in the city.

“The AI system being used can detect real-time incidents and situations such as potholes, cement spilled from lorries, and illegal traders by the roadside.

"Notifications of such incidents will help DBKL implement monitoring, prevention, enforcement, and maintenance work,” he was quoted as saying.

Shahidan added that the latest system would be able to help DBKL collect, process, and provide feedback on the data collected in the city, which in turn could help the department use the data efficiently and effectively for further action.

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On top of that, Shahidan said DBKL will use the CCTV cameras to monitor road damage and identify faded road markings, broken street and traffic lights, as well as detect traffic offences that cause congestion around the city.

The CCTV cameras will also be used to monitor and prevent vandalism, which is something we desperately need at the moment, to be honest with you.

"The effort also involves the installation of 140 full-colour VMS (vehicle monitoring system) units, 42 panic button units in public parks, and 78 speakers, to be fully completed at the end of this year," he was quoted as saying.

Shahidan also added that DBKL is planning to install another 2,000 cameras around the city by the end of the year to help the police monitor crime.

Hey, if this smart system can help make KL a more efficient and safer city, we're all for it.