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Spicing Up Safety: Malaysia's New Automated Awareness System (AWAS)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 - Buckle up, Malaysians! The grand unveiling of the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) is just around the corner, but the exact date for the trials remains under wraps. This scoop comes straight from the Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke's office, as reported by Berita Harian.
Back in March, rumors swirled that the AWAS trials would commence in June. The Ministry of Transport's Secretary-General, Jana Santhiran Muniayan, backed these whispers. Fast forward to now, the brand-new AWAS cameras have taken their place across Malaysia, but the trials will only unfold in two specific locations: the Genting Sempah - Gombak R&R section of the KL - Karak Expressway and the route between Senawang and Simpang Ampat toll plaza on the North-South Expressway.
But enough about the where; let's dive into the what makes AWAS stand out from its predecessor, the Automated Enforcement System (AES).
Think of AWAS as AES' flashy younger sibling, kitted out with state-of-the-art imagery equipment and AI technology. But that's not all – the new kid on the block also boasts a fresh method of detecting miscreants. No more waiting for the speed trap camera; AWAS has a trick up its sleeve – the point-to-point method. By calculating the time it takes for a vehicle to reach its destination based on the speed limit, AWAS makes it nigh impossible to dodge its watchful gaze.
Here's an Example: Imagine you should arrive at a particular toll plaza from point A in 30 minutes, adhering to a 110km/h speed limit, but you make it in 20 minutes. Congratulations, you might have just been caught speeding by none other than AWAS!
But wait, there's more! Remember Jana's mention of AWAS detecting if drivers stop to prolong their travel time? Well, it turns out that AWAS enlists the help of artificial intelligence and sophisticated Ekin Spotter cameras, boasting Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology and a whopping top speed detection capability of 320km/h. [2][3]
So, what's the verdict? AWAS – advanced, versatile, and hard to outmaneuver. Get ready, Malaysians! The roads just became a whole lot safer – or so they say.
[1] https://www.malaymail.com/news/transport/2021/03/18/awas-to-replace-aes-watch-out-for-new-way-speed-traps-will-work/1927264
[2] https://maifi.gov.my/maifi-news/2020/04/22/ghmb-ramedang-anak-besi-dalam-mengembang-perisikan-arl-dan-arl-optikal/
[3] https://mota.gov.my/artikel/suruhanjaya-jalan-raya-malaysia-akan-menyerayakan-pelaksanaan-arl-optikal-berasaskan-camera-aruhan-daihatsu-terhadap-jalan-toll-plaza-no-8-secara-munasabah-kebank-19-mei-2020
- The ICT industry in Malaysia is eager to discover more details about the Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS), following the news break by Berita Harian.
- The AWAS, set to be trialed soon, promises advanced features, including AI technology and state-of-the-art imagery equipment, which differentiate it from its predecessor, the Automated Enforcement System (AES).
- The upcoming trials for AWAS will take place in two locations: the Genting Sempah - Gombak R&R section of the KL - Karak Expressway and the route between Senawang and Simpang Ampat toll plaza on the North-South Expressway.
- One of AWAS' innovative features is its point-to-point method, which calculates travel time and speed to detect traffic violations, making it difficult for drivers to avoid detection.
- The Ministry of Finance's role in funding the development and implementation of AWAS indicates the significant involvement of the financial industry in Malaysia's transportation sector.
- The technology industry, specifically artificial intelligence and automotive tech, plays a crucial part in the AWAS system, which boasts ANPR technology and a top speed detection capability of 320km/h, thanks to the Ekin Spotter cameras.
