PETALING JAYA: Artificial intelligence (AI) specialist G3 Global Bhd has secured a contract worth RM118.38mil from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) to design and develop an airport integrated security and safety system (AIS3) for the KL International Airport (KLIA) and KLIA2.

       In a statement yesterday, G3 Global said the contract was its largest since the restructuring of its business, adding that the development of the AIS3 will be done in collaboration with SenseTime, a leading AI software company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.

       G3 Global said the contract was awarded by MAHB’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Malaysia Airports (Sepang) Sdn Bhd, on April 15, 2022 and was the first master system architect project among the world’s top-10 airports.

       “G3 Global will leverage its AI capabilities and the deep industry knowledge of SenseTime to develop a state-of-the-art integrated platform that includes enhancing existing systems to improve the overall safety and security management capabilities.”

       In the same statement, G3 Global managing director Dirk Quinten noted that KLIA and KLIA2 served 62.3 million passengers in 2019, of which almost 72% or 44.6 million were international arrivals.

       “Post-reopening of international borders, the airports’ traffic is bound to recover, and hence, there is a need for a technologically-advanced smart security management system for both airports.

       “This is where our AIS3 system will come in with its AI capabilities.”

       Quinten emphasised that the AIS3 system was efficient, highly-integrated and had advanced data analytics capabilities.

       “The AIS3 will be key in transforming KLIA and KLIA2 into high-tech airports in the world, enabling them to be better equipped to handle more passengers in the future.”

       Meanwhile, SenseTime International managing director Martin Huang said the partnership with G3 Global would provide an opportunity for both parties to revitalise airport operations in the new normal.

       “As demand for air travel grows, our leading AI-enabled capabilities will support airports to perform these key operations sustainably and provide a safer travel journey overall,” he said.

       The AIS3 project is expected to be completed by March 2024. G3 Global’s partnership with SenseTime began in April 2019, after both parties signed a collaboration agreement to jointly explore various projects relating to interface technologies and platforms.