PDRM KIK Project Boosts Digital Transformation - Ayob Khan

SEREMBAN, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Innovative and Creative Group (KIK) project has boosted police officers’ digital capabilities, enhancing organisational efficiency and community services.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said that KIK 2025, themed ‘Digitalisasi Teras Inovasi Kepolisan’ (Digitalisation at the Core of Policing Innovation), aligns with the government’s focus on digitalisation in the public service.

He said that 28 KIK projects were presented this year, with 15 selected, based on their potential and specific criteria.

“These projects can improve policing efficiency, effectiveness, and community access through digital technology.

“In line with public service reforms, PDRM must digitalise its systems and operations, to streamline work processes and provide more professional, efficient, and competitive governance services,” he said in his speech at the PDRM Innovation Day 2025 celebration, which was also attended by state police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof.

Ayob Khan added that current developments have seen the growing adoption of smart technologies, automation, big data and artificial intelligence (AI), which are now key drivers in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of policing operations.

Meanwhile, the Artificial Intelligent team from the Sarawak Brigade’s Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) emerged as the winner of the Creation Category with their product, Dr Tracker, led by the brigade’s General Operations Force (GOF) armaments officer Insp Rozaimi Ahmad Zaidi.

Rozaimi, 39, said that he and his 10-member team developed the product a year ago, and it was proven effective during a training exercise conducted by the Sabah and Sarawak GOF teams in March last year.

“The function of this tool is to track the location of our personnel who are without internet connection during search and rescue (SAR) operations, especially in forest areas, thus reducing the risk of missing personnel,” he said.

“This product operates solely on solar energy, does not require internet access, and can provide faster assistance if our personnel need emergency support. It has the potential to make a significant impact on PDRM, particularly for future SAR operations,” he said.

He added that Dr Tracker can help reduce operational costs, shorten response time, and minimise manpower needs, expressing hope that it can be widely adopted in police operations.

-- BERNAMA