Ubiquitous Computing for Enhanced Public Safety in Malaysia

Malaysia has a high potential for public safety and security improvement through the use of ubiquitous computing, which is the concept of integrating computer capabilities into everyday life. Urban crime, traffic congestion, and disaster management can be addressed with the benefits offered by ubiquitous computing, such as smart surveillance systems, intelligent traffic management, emergency response systems, and real-time health monitoring. Additionally, using examples such as Japan's Earthquake Early Warning System, New York City's Domain Awareness System, Singapore's Smart Nation Initiative, Apple Watch, and Seoul's smart traffic system, this research paper shows how these technologies can be used to improve safety and efficiency. However, this paper also identifies a number of serious challenges like data privacy issues, shortage of technical skills, and high cost for deployment and acceptance by people. In order to address these concerns, it is necessary to engage in more research on technology developments, frameworks for privacy protection, and the implementation of cost-efficient models. The paper ends with a call to action for stakeholders to invest in and adopt ubiquitous computing technologies, aiming to build a safer and more secure Malaysia through innovative and integrated technological solutions.