KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 — Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail today reaffirmed the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s aviation security, following the Cabinet’s decision to deploy police personnel as part of the Aviation Security (AVSEC) team to enhance security at the nation’s airports.

Mohd Khalid said PDRM welcomed the government’s decision and is fully committed to supporting the implementation of measures aimed at improving the country’s aviation security framework.

He said PDRM is currently working closely with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and other relevant agencies to finalise the implementation mechanism, including the scope of duties, deployment locations, manpower requirements, operational coordination and areas of responsibility.

According to the Inspector-General of Police, the involvement of PDRM in the aviation security ecosystem will strengthen intelligence sharing, improve early threat detection, enhance enforcement coordination and enable rapid action against any security threats or criminal activities that attempt to exploit aviation facilities and procedures.

“The participation of the police force in aviation security will further strengthen our ability to identify risks, coordinate enforcement actions and respond swiftly to any threats involving the country’s aviation sector,” he said in a statement issued on Wednesday.

Mohd Khalid said the initiative would form part of a comprehensive and multi-layered aviation security system, covering stronger security screening, tighter access controls, enhanced inspection procedures, risk assessments and closer strategic cooperation among government agencies and industry stakeholders.

He added that stricter, integrated and risk-based security measures would strengthen preventive capabilities, reduce potential risks and close gaps that could be exploited by irresponsible parties.

The Inspector-General of Police assured that the security of Malaysia’s aviation sector and the country’s entry and exit points would remain a top priority for PDRM.

“Any attempt to use the aviation industry as a channel for criminal activities will not be compromised,” he said.