IGP: Police DNA lab logs 420 matches, seeks more technology for forensic investigations

PDRM's DNA lab, upgraded with RM11.1 million from the 12th Malaysia Plan, achieved 420 DNA matches to assist in solving serious crimes.

Despite successes, PDRM seeks additional technology and equipment to enhance forensic investigation and manage the backlog of 297,085 samples.

AI is encouraged as a strategic partner in forensic investigations to improve data analysis accuracy and case correlation.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 — The enhancement of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) DNA Analysis Laboratory through a RM11.1 million allocation under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) has enabled PDRM to carry out 420 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) matching cases, including those involving serious crimes.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail, however, said PDRM still required additional logistics, equipment and technology to further strengthen its investigative capabilities and help solve more cases that require forensic analysis.

“The use of this technology helps PDRM trace various leads, especially evidence linked to a case, thereby strengthening the investigation process,” he told reporters after officiating the 7th National Forensic Science Symposium for Law Enforcement (NAFSLE) 2026 here today.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk M. Kumar and National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim were also present.

Mohd Khalid said other departments and agencies needing forensic analysis assistance could also use the PDRM Forensic Laboratory’s expertise, adding that the increased allocation would enable the adoption of more new technologies in the future.

Earlier, in his speech, he said the record 420 DNA matches reflected the success of forensic investigations conducted by forensic officers using high-technology equipment and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, which helped victims’ families get justice.

He said the government had also noted the backlog of 297,085 samples at the PDRM DNA Analysis Laboratory from 2021 to 2025, which has been one of the main challenges in expediting evidence analysis.

“As such, the government has created flexible positions for analysts at the PDRM DNA Analysis Laboratory as a strategic measure to enhance the efficiency of biological material analysis, while ensuring that the process complies with international standards,” he said.

Commenting on this year’s symposium themed “Forensic AI: Connecting the Dots”, Mohd Khalid urged PDRM personnel to make a paradigm shift by viewing AI as a strategic ally in forensic investigations, and not merely as an assistance tool.

“AI has the potential to speed up data analysis and improve accuracy in identifying links between cases, individuals and crime scenes, but its use remains subject to stipulated procedures and integrity,” he added.

The two-day symposium brought together over 300 participants, featuring eight invited speakers from various agencies and academic institutions, as well as exhibitions by local and overseas suppliers of technology and scientific equipment.

At the same event, three recipients of the Forensic DNA Databank Malaysia (FDDM) Hits of the Year Award were also announced for their success in obtaining DNA matches that assisted investigations into criminal cases in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Perak. — Bernama

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马来西亚皇家警察的DNA实验室在第十二个马来西亚计划中获得了1110万令吉的拨款进行升级，取得了420个DNA匹配结果，有助于侦破重大案件。

尽管取得了成功，但马来西亚皇家警察仍寻求更多技术和设备来加强法医调查并处理积压的 297,085 个样本。

鼓励将人工智能作为法医调查的战略合作伙伴，以提高数据分析的准确性和案件关联性。

吉隆坡，9月17日讯——马来西亚皇家警察（PDRM）DNA分析实验室在第十二个马来西亚计划（12MP）下获得1110万令吉的拨款，使其得以进行420起脱氧核糖核酸（DNA）比对案件，其中包括涉及严重犯罪的案件。

警察总监丹斯里莫哈末·哈立德·伊斯梅尔表示，马来西亚皇家警察仍然需要额外的后勤、设备和技术，以进一步加强其调查能力，并帮助解决更多需要法医分析的案件。

“这项技术的使用有助于马来西亚皇家警察追踪各种线索，特别是与案件相关的证据，从而加强调查过程，”他在今天为2026年第七届全国执法法医科学研讨会（NAFSLE）揭幕后告诉记者。

武吉阿曼刑事调查局（CID）总监拿督 M. 古玛（Datuk M. Kumar）和国家灾难管理机构（NADMA）总监拿督 Meor Ismail Meor Akim 也在场。

莫哈末·哈立德表示，其他需要法医分析援助的部门和机构也可以利用马来西亚皇家警察法医实验室的专业知识，并补充说，增加拨款将使未来能够采用更多新技术。

早些时候，他在讲话中表示，创纪录的 420 个 DNA 比对结果反映了法医人员使用高科技设备和人工智能 (AI) 应用进行的法医调查的成功，这有助于受害者家属伸张正义。

他表示，政府还注意到，从 2021 年到 2025 年，马来西亚皇家警察 DNA 分析实验室积压了 297,085 个样本，这是加快证据分析的主要挑战之一。

“因此，政府已在马来西亚皇家警察DNA分析实验室设立了灵活的分析人员职位，作为一项战略措施，旨在提高生物材料分析的效率，同时确保该过程符合国际标准，”他说道。

莫哈末·哈立德在评论今年以“法医人工智能：连接点滴”为主题的研讨会时，敦促马来西亚皇家警察人员转变观念，将人工智能视为法医调查中的战略盟友，而不仅仅是辅助工具。

“人工智能有潜力加快数据分析速度，提高识别案件、个人和犯罪现场之间联系的准确性，但其使用仍需遵守既定程序和诚信原则，”他补充道。

为期两天的研讨会汇聚了 300 多名参与者，邀请了来自各个机构和学术机构的 8 位演讲嘉宾，并举办了国内外技术和科学设备供应商的展览。

在同一活动中，马来西亚法医DNA数据库（FDDM）年度最佳DNA比对奖的三位获得者也同时揭晓，以表彰他们在获取DNA比对结果方面取得的成功，这些比对结果协助了雪兰莪州、森美兰州和霹雳州的刑事案件调查。——马新社

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