Kuala lumpur: 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 highlighted 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.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, 28 KIK projects were presented this year, with 15 selected based on their potential and specific criteria. These projects are intended to improve policing efficiency, effectiveness, and community access through digital technology. Ayob Khan emphasized the importance of the PDRM digitalising its systems and operations in line with public service reforms to streamline work processes and provide more professional, efficient, and competitive governance services. His comments were made during his speech at the PDRM Innovation Day 2025 celebration, attended by state police chief Datuk Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yussof.
Ayob Khan pointed out that the current developments have seen the 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 in the Creation Category with their product, Dr Tracker. This initiative was led by the brigade’s General Operations Force (GOF) armaments officer Insp Rozaimi Ahmad Zaidi.
Rozaimi, along with his 10-member team, developed Dr Tracker a year ago. It proved effective during a training exercise conducted by the Sabah and Sarawak GOF teams in March last year. The tool is designed to track the location of personnel without internet connection during search and rescue (SAR) operations, particularly in forest areas, thereby reducing the risk of missing personnel. The product operates solely on solar energy, does not require internet access, and can provide faster assistance if personnel need emergency support. Rozaimi expressed hope that Dr Tracker can be widely adopted in police operations, as it has the potential to reduce operational costs, shorten response times, and minimize manpower needs.