PUTRAJAYA, 29 October 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) 69 Commando unit secured second place in an innovation competition for developing a tactical drone system designed to improve high-risk operations while reducing manpower requirements and operational costs.
The recognition was presented during the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) Monthly Assembly and Innovation Day 2026 at the Setia Perkasa Complex in Putrajaya on Thursday.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Hj. Mohd Khalid Hj. Ismail attended the event, which was organised by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail officiated the Innovation Day celebration, themed “AI For KDN, KDN For AI: Digital Security Reform for People’s Well-Being”.
The programme highlighted the ministry’s efforts to strengthen digital transformation and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into security operations and public service delivery.
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Meanwhile, the VORTECH team from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport District Police Headquarters received a certificate of appreciation for its participation in the Dashboard H.E.M.A.T initiative.
The ceremony also recognised the achievement of 10,000 flight hours by a Bombardier aircraft and a successful rescue operation following an accident at Sungai Linggi, Melaka.
SIRIM Chief Executive Officer Ts. Md. Adha Katni @ Rahmat also presented KDN with an Information Security Management System certificate in recognition of its information security management practices.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of Polis Diraja Malaysia, the event reflected the ministry’s commitment to promoting innovation, strengthening digital capabilities and improving security services for the public – The Capital Post
