{
  "id": 20140031,
  "title": "Living alone, but not alone: AI pilot at Razak Mansion aims to spot falls and raise alarms",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/living-alone-but-not-alone-ai-pilot-at-razak-mansion-aims-to-spot-20140031",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-15T07:09:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/15/living-alone-but-not-alone-ai-pilot-at-razak-mansion-aims-to-spot-falls-and-raise-alarms/243362"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — A new pilot project employing artificial intelligence (AI), radar and thermal sensors is set to offer enhanced protection for elderly residents living alone at Razak Mansion. The six-month initiative aims to detect falls and unusual inactivity in homes through the use of sensor-based technology that will alert caregivers and relevant authorities. Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil announced the project as part of the smart city efforts, highlighting the potential of technology, particularly the Internet of Things (IoT), to improve the safety and care for older adults. Fahmi explained that the system would utilize radar and thermal sensors, avoiding visual surveillance, to monitor residents and transmit alerts through internet-connected devices when necessary. The pilot will run continuously for six months to evaluate its effectiveness, safety, and sustainability, including cost considerations for wider implementation. Federal Territories Minister Hannah Yeoh informed that Razak Mansion was chosen due to its high concentration of elderly residents, with over 60% of its occupants being older adults. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and the Kuala Lumpur office have been visiting the premises to assess the project's feasibility. Hannah mentioned that the government aims to expand the initiative to other areas once its effectiveness is established, adding that increased participation would contribute to proving the program's value. The government is also working to enhance the daily lives of elderly residents by improving facilities and providing learning opportunities, such as English and Bahasa Melayu classes, to promote continued engagement and activity among the senior community.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 — Elderly residents living alone at Razak Mansion could soon have an additional layer of prot...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}