KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 2026 — The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are in discussions to establish a second command centre that would give police more direct and effective access to the capital’s CCTV network.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said the move is necessary given that there are approximately 10,000 CCTV units installed across Kuala Lumpur. She noted that a dedicated centre would improve monitoring efficiency and enable faster responses to both security incidents and traffic issues.
“DBKL and the police are already in discussions to create a second command centre that is easily accessible to the police,” she told reporters after handing over information and communication technology (ICT) equipment at the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD Sentul).
Hannah, who is also Segambut MP, pointed out that while DBKL has smart CCTV systems in place, authorities still rely heavily on police officers to physically respond on the ground to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
She added that her office has allocated RM60,000 for ICT equipment to support the front counter at IPD Sentul and three police stations under its administration. A further RM100,000 has been channelled to help cover part of the logistics costs for police personnel involved in DBKL-organised programmes.
Hannah stressed that close cooperation between DBKL and the police remains essential in managing events in the capital, including road closures for runs and concerts, as well as in addressing crime complaints and online fraud cases.
Separately, Sentul District Police Chief ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam said the ICT equipment contribution has helped speed up counter services for the public, particularly in the processing of police reports.
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