MIMOS deploys technology solution for kindergarten

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- National Applied Research and Development Centre (MIMOS) has deployed a technology solution as part of the agency's effort to provide a safe kindergarten environment for the children of its employees.

MIMOS chief technology officer, R. Thillai Raj said the initiative was taken in response to the government's call for holistic monitoring of nurseries and pre-schools. 

"The video surveillance system deployed at Tadika MIMOS is unlike the conventional closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera as it is supported by video analytics technology, which can provide smarter surveillance, such as in differentiating an adult from a child, automatically detecting aggressiveness and behaviours such as climbing, and detecting abnormal movements such as unauthorised access to restricted areas. 

"The system can also recognise vehicle plate numbers and detect illegal parking within the kindergarten area," he said in a statement, here, today. 

Earlier today, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail made her maiden visit to MIMOS where she inspected Tadika MIMOS.

During the visit, Dr Wan Azizah who is also Women, Family and Community Development Minister, was briefed by MIMOS chief executive officer, Ahmad Rizan Ibrahim. Also present were Community Development Department (Kemas) director-general, Datuk Amiruddin Ariffin and Social Welfare Department director-general, Mohd Fazari Mohd Salleh. 

Tadika MIMOS was established in year 2000 to provide a conducive day-care and one-stop facility fo children of MIMOS employees. The kindergarten caters to children aged four to six years with an average enrolment of 60 pupils annually. 

Thillai Raj said MIMOS went a step further by incorporating a psychometric-based digital assessment for profiling and hiring, and a communication app for parents and teachers to facilitate and monitor daily activities at the kindergarten. 

"The deployment of video analytics has been proven to improve public safety, while such technology is also ideal to be implemented in welfare homes or community organisations such as those providing care services for the aged and shelters for the underprivileged," he said. 

Meanwhile, Ahmad Rizan said MIMOS was committed to supporting the government's policy and initiatives including in improving public safety and quality of life through technologies. 

"As key driver of technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, MIMOS welcomes possible collaborations with government agencies and the private sector in developing advanced technology applications to improve public safety," he said. 

-- BERNAMA