Kuala Lumpur, 6th April 2021 - Malaysia's front-line policemen are expected to be equipped with body-mounted cameras as early as September this year, as the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) force moves towards improving its services and enhancing its integrity.

Inspector-General of Police, IG Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Abdul Hamid Bador said the RMP, together with the Home Ministry, is in the final stage of discussions to procure more than 2,100 units of the device, which will be supplied nationwide.

"We have now entered the tendering phase. I believe our men will start wearing them in Q4 - some time in September or October this year," he told The Straits Times.

"The equipment will be used by officers during their patrols or special operations. It will be worn together with a bulletproof vest. We will provide training beforehand."

There are 168 police districts in Malaysia, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid said, and each of them will receive an average of 12 units, which roughly costs RM13,800 (S$4,480) per piece.

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Source: Abdul Hamid Bador and The Straits Times