KLIA to get AI body scanners, K9 relocation under new 17-point security plan to curb drug smuggling

The Malaysian government has approved a comprehensive 17-point security plan aimed at curbing drug smuggling at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The plan, based on three core pillars - aviation security, national and border security, and physical security and protection - includes a range of measures to be implemented in three phases.

Phase 1, focusing on short-term actions, includes tightening e-Vetting screening for security passes, enforcing random drug tests on pilots and flight crew, and increasing police presence. The medium-term phase, which runs from six to 24 months, involves procuring advanced security equipment such as high-powered baggage scanners and body scanners, as well as installing AI-enhanced CCTV systems.

The long-term phase, extending beyond 24 months, aims to modernise national security systems by replacing existing scanners with new-generation AI technology, modifying terminal and cargo infrastructure, and establishing the National Immigration Command Centre as the national intelligence hub. The government has acknowledged that Malaysia's strategic geographical position and extensive transport network have made it a potential transit route for international drug syndicates.

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