AI to keep JB streets safer

JOHOR BARU: The installation of 500 artificial intelligence (AI) enhanced closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) within the Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) jurisdiction will help in making the streets safer, says Datuk Mohd Noorazam Osman.

The Johor Baru mayor said the AI CCTV would be used for the Johor Baru integrated operation command centre (JBIOCC), which has seen development by the MBJB since September.

“The command centre is part of our efforts in making Johor Baru a smart and safe city for everyone.

“The JBIOCC will help the MBJB and security agencies such as the police to monitor traffic, natural disasters, crime, infrastructure conditions and enforcement within the city council’s jurisdiction,” he said after the soft launch of JBIOCC at Menara MBJB yesterday.

Mohd Noorazam said so far, 108 of such cameras had been installed at strategic locations within the city area while the remaining 392 CCTV as well as five vehicle monitoring systems (VMS) and 10 panic buttons would be installed and be operational by April.

“The AI CCTV has 15 features including being able to detect potholes, vehicles doing road offences as well as facial recognition.

“This will help authorities to identify individuals either wanted by police or carrying out vandalism on public properties and even littering,” he said.

Mohd Noorazam also said that other councils such as Iskandar Puteri City Council (MBIP), Pasir Gudang City Council (MBPG) and Kulai Municipal Council (MPKu) would also be installing AI CCTV soon.

“Once the other three councils have set up their respective command centre, we will link up to provide a greater sense of security for the public, which is part of the Greater JB agenda.

“We also welcome developers and residential associations to install such CCTV in their areas where everyone can play a role in making Johor Baru a safe city,” he added.