Immigration And Army Encourage To Use Forensic Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- The immigration and army are encourage to use the forensic services provided by Kimia Malaysia especially in the area of DNA profiling, Science, Technology and Innovation deputy minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha said Thursday.
"I think more agencies can make use of the services provided by Kimia Malaysia," he told reporters after the accreditation award presentation to the Forensic Division of Kimia Malaysia by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accredication Board, here.
Currently, Kimia Malaysia is providing services to the Royal Malaysian Police, Fire and Rescue Services Department, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs, Road Transport Department, hospitals and Customs.
He said Kimia Malaysia plays a critical role in delivering forensic services and has long established itself as the national centre for forensic sciences.
Kong said the government has approved the construction of four new laboratories in Alor Star, Penang, Kota Baharu and Sibu and it is expected to be completed this year.
Meanwhile, Kimia Malaysia's director-general Datuk Kee Sue Sing said with the accreditation and availability of trained inspectors, Kimia Malaysia can now move further to collaborate with other forensic laboratories worldwide.