THE government has approved an allocation of RM30 million for the procurement of body cameras for use by cops on duty. 

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said procurement is in progress. 

“I hope the procurement can be expedited as they (body cameras) are now a necessity. I have instructed the ministry secretary-general to follow up on the matter,” he told a press conference after a working visit to Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur today. 

Commenting on the Independent Police Conduct Commission Bill 2020, Saifuddin said it will come into force in June.

The bill was passed on July 26 last year with the aim of improving integrity and reducing misconduct among police officers, as well as increasing public confidence in security forces.

On flood mitigation efforts, especially in the east coast, Saifuddin said preparations have been made by police, and that 18,170 cops would be mobilised for the purpose. – Bernama, December 13, 2022.