KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) is continuing to enhance the nation’s security preparedness through the organisation of the PDRM Special Dialogue V 2026 (PSD V 2026) in the efforts to address the increasingly complex and dynamic evolution of transborder crime threats.

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the international-level dialogue platform represents a progressive step by the force to bring together technology experts, policymakers and enforcement agencies to formulate effective strategies against contemporary security threats.

He said the main focus of this year’s edition covers critical issues such as online scams, cybercrime, narcotics syndicates and illegal e-waste activities, which have now become serious threats to the country’s economy and environment.

“For 2025 alone, losses due to online scams in Malaysia reached RM2.7 billion. PDRM also uncovered more than 110 illegal e-waste sites through Ops Hazard 3.0, with seizures valued at over RM582 million, proving that today’s threats require a more technical and collaborative approach,” he said in a statement today.

PSD V 2026, spearheaded by the PDRM Management Department in strategic collaboration with Alpine Integrated Solution Sdn Bhd, saw the participation of more than 3,000 attendees, including 200 VIP delegates and 135 technology companies from 17 countries.

The programme also involved several key PDRM departments, including the Criminal Investigation Department, Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, Commercial Crime Investigation Department, as well as the Internal Security and Public Order Department.

Mohd Khalid said the dialogue serves as a key catalyst towards the organisation of the Asia International Security Summit & Expo 2027 (AISSE’27), which is scheduled to take place at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) in January next year.

“The organisation reflects PDRM’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of the people are continuously safeguarded through the integration of next-generation technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) in border management and digital security monitoring,” he said.

Among the key topics discussed throughout the programme were social engineering threats, crypto scams, human trafficking in the digital era, as well as online child sexual exploitation. — Bernama