The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is ready to transform its college in Cheras into a hub for learning and research focused on cybersecurity and preventing the misuse of prohibited items.
Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, the Inspector-General of Police, highlighted this initiative as part of the force’s response to the escalating challenge of cyber attacks targeting firewalls on a nearly daily basis, according to Bernama.
Razarudin emphasised the PDRM College’s readiness to serve as a centre for cybersecurity research and training, aiming to combat the misuse of banned items. He expressed the belief that this move would position Malaysia as a regional pioneer in addressing such threats.
Concerned about the potential increase in narcotics and cyber crimes, Razarudin stressed the importance of collaborative efforts with relevant agencies, including the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
PDRM formalised strategic partnerships by signing memoranda of understanding (MoU) with MCMC and UKM. These partnerships focus on capacity building related to narcotics and cyber crimes, along with initiatives tied to investigations and enforcement. These initiatives include the development of a joint syllabus and the involvement of MCMC or police officers as lecturers.
Additionally, MCMC committed to assisting in upgrading network coverage at PDRM College in collaboration with telecommunication service providers, with the belief that enhanced network coverage would benefit police personnel undergoing training or courses at the college.
