KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 -- Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has stepped up public safety measures around KLCC following recent incidents and unlicensed activities in the area.

Working with the police, DBKL has installed smart closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras to strengthen monitoring and provide a safer environment for visitors.

The smart CCTV system is designed to continuously monitor high risk zones, detect suspicious behaviour, assist with facial recognition, and identify unlicensed activities such as illegal hawkers and freelance photographers. It will also help manage traffic offences including double parking and obstructions along Jalan Ampang.

Other features include loudspeaker alerts to warn visitors on site, panic buttons li...