Sabin (centre) speaking at the Mayor’s Kupi-Kupi with the Media programme.
KOTA KINABALU (Jan 24): A total of 1,500 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras will be installed in strategic areas across Kota Kinabalu city under the first phase, including along the coast, certain roads, and high-risk residential neighbourhoods.
Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah shared that the CCTV installation project is currently under discussion with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), and is set to commence this year.
The CCTVs, equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI), will be connected to a command centre, operated by the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) in partnership with other enforcement agencies, for enhanced monitoring.
“These cameras will transmit data to the command centre, automatically focusing on any CCTV which detects unusual sounds or movements. This technology will help address incidents such as the theft of electrical cables along Teluk Likas which occurred around 3 am,” he explained.
He said this during a get-together with the media at the Kota Kinabalu International Convention Centre (SICC), in conjunction with DBKK’s 25th anniversary celebration here today.
Sabin emphasised that the installation of CCTV cameras is a crucial step in safeguarding public welfare, particularly for foreign tourists visiting Kota Kinabalu, while also helping maintain the cleanliness of various areas throughout the city.
He highlighted that these surveillance cameras would be instrumental in addressing issues related to theft and property damage across the city.
Sabin also noted that the DBKK would impose a fine of RM30 on individuals or parties caught littering, especially after a public disregard for the newly enforced anti-littering regulations.
“This initiative has already made significant strides in improving the overall cleanliness of the city, and it is also contributing to enhancing the visual appeal of Kota Kinabalu’s landscape,” he explained.
He also mentioned that DBKK had submitted a proposal to the federal government, seeking funding for parts of landscaping projects in the city.
Several transformations have been made to the city since Sabin became Kota Kinabalu mayor in early January last year.
Expressing his gratitude to the Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) staff, the Ranau-born said his team has been very committed in together improving their level of service in the city.
For example, he said these transformations include in terms of making payments, where a lot of payments for licences and rentals can now be made online, including parking fees which went digital this year.
In addition, he said the process of approving licences as well as development, landscape and building plans applied by developers has been expedited.
The aspect of transparency was also a focus, as the mayor said they have been ensuring all tender bidding for projects under DBKK can be joined by any party.
In this vein, he added that once the projects are completed, payments to the winning bidders will be made within two weeks.
Sabin, 65, also underscored DBKK’s efforts to enforce the laws in place, in order to better manage the city.
As an example, he said they have been addressing unlicenced vendors and littering, and those who do not comply would face stern action.
However, for first offences, Sabin said he had told his directors and deputies to reconsider.
He also extended his gratitude to Sabah media practitioners, thanking their assistance in spreading DBKK’s good efforts as well as informing them of issues in the city that they may have otherwise overlooked.
Sabin said this is especially as the areas under DBKK’s jurisdiction span a large 360 km², including parts of Telipok, Manggatal, Inanam, Sepanggar, Tanjung Aru and Sembulan.
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