KUCHING: The installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in 18 strategic locations throughout the Batu Kawa constituency is intended to strengthen and improve public security and safety, said Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian.
Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawa assemblyman, added that the project would cover the jurisdiction of four local councils in the southern region – Kuching South City Council (MBKS) with 317 CCTVs in 80 locations; Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) with 310 CCTVs in 80 locations; Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) with 119 CCTVs in 30 locations; and Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) with 79 CCTVs in 20 locations.
“The installation of CCTVs throughout the Batu Kawa constituency has officially begun. Once the work is completed in the coming months, the area will be monitored 24 hours a day.
“The project started in 2021, and after an open tender process, the chosen contractor received a letter of appointment and started working at the installation site.
“Under the Kuching Smart City Initiative, the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government will work with the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) to install 800 CCTVs in 200 strategic locations across four local councils,” Dr Sim explained.
Areas in Batu Kawa to be installed with the CCTVs are Kuching City Mall commercial centre A/B, Taman Desa Wira A/B, Emart Batu Kawa commercial centre A/B, nearby area of Emart commercial centre, Batu Kawah New Township A-E, Batu Kawah New Township market, BK Square shoplot, Batu Kawah Bazaar (Old Town and Waterfront), 38 shoplots at Batu Kawa commercial centre and Taman Sri Moyan.
“More than 800 CCTVs would be installed in 200 strategic locations in Kuching, especially most densely populated areas with high traffic flow,” he said in a press release issued today.
He added that all CCTV will operate 24 hours a day, and the data will be fed to the SMA integrated operations centre so that local councils, police and other government agencies can take appropriate action according to the situation.
