The images shown reflect actual incidents where TM responded promptly. In one case, suspects fled after nearby residents raised alarms. Permission was obtained before taking the photographs, including a still image captured from my concealed CCTV system.
CCTV systems have become increasingly important today, not only for businesses and infrastructure facilities, but also for homes including rooftops, perimeter areas, and blind spots often overlooked.
However, surveillance systems must never be misused for spying or invading others’ privacy. Such actions are unethical and illegal. Technology should always be used responsibly and within the law.
From my own experience, CCTV systems have helped detect suspicious individuals and monitor unusual activities around the neighbourhood. In some cases, integrated alarm systems connected to hidden surveillance devices including lamp-style units with concealed infrared sensors were able to trigger immediate alerts and deter possible intrusions.
While installing a proper monitoring system can be costly, it is ultimately a worthwhile investment. Protecting lives, assets, and critical infrastructure is far more important than the expense involved.
A proper monitoring system:
• Acts as both a deterrent and an evidence-gathering tool
• Allows real-time monitoring through mobile integration and remote access
• Requires strategic camera placement rather than simply installing large numbers of cameras
• Needs regular maintenance and testing for reliability
• Must comply with legal and ethical boundaries
Personally, I do not make such incidents viral or circulate them publicly. Instead, I hand the relevant information and recordings directly to the authorities.
This helps:
• Prevent investigations from being compromised
• Preserve the integrity of evidence
• Respect legal procedures and privacy
• Avoid rumours and misinformation
• Allow enforcement agencies to investigate professionally
Recently, there have been incidents involving attempts to steal electrical cables from stations and fibre optic cables from surrounding grounds.
Following brief discussions with relevant authorities as a concerned neighbour, both Tenaga Nasional Berhad and Telekom Malaysia officials reviewed CCTV footage from official systems and nearby premises
Observations suggested that these activities were not random, but involved individuals with some technical knowledge.
It was also highlighted that legitimate maintenance or replacement works can only be carried out by authorised contractors or qualified personnel familiar with shutdown procedures, cable routes, excavation points, and operational safety requirements.
Sometimes, vigilance from both the community and authorities can make a significant difference.
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