A federal minister has said that the process to purchase bodycams for policemen in the country is in the final stages, and is set to be implemented soon.
Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin – who’s ministry is responsible for police matters – said today, 6 December that the specifications of the bodycams are in the midst of being finalised, before procurement can take place.
“The specifications that are needed are that the devices be of high quality, use artificial intelligence (AI), can live stream, and are SIRIM accredited,” reported New Straits Times.
The Home Ministry is expected to buy 2,040 such cameras, which are to be distributed to 85 police stations nationwide, Hamzah continued.
“We are inviting all suppliers who are qualified though an open tender via the ePerolehan system.”
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