KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 — The Home Ministry (KDN) is looking to enhance the use of technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for stricter border control measures, Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said.
He emphasised that with border control now consolidated under the Malaysia Checkpoints and Border Agency (MCBA), there is a critical need to employ cutting-edge AI technology to enhance its governance and operations.
“Now that we have the MCBA, how can we leverage technology and innovation in border control? That’s why KDN is very excited to explore this security aspect during the 2024 Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security Asia (Natsec) exhibitions,” he said.
He was speaking at a joint press conference with Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin after inspecting the final preparations for the DSA and Natsec Asia 2024 exhibitions at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here today.
Among the local participants are Deftech, Advanced Defence System, OpenApps, Mildef, Sapura, Malvus Sense, Weststar Group, Nadi Corp, SME Ordnance, System Consultancy Services, and Mindmatics.
— Bernama
