KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — The Home Ministry is proposing the setting up of a one-stop centre to investigate cases involving forensics.

Its caretaker minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the one-stop centre will involve the Health Ministry (MOH), the National Registration Department (NRD) and the Chemistry Department.

He said the one-stop centre will function as a depository for information collection apart from helping to speed up the investigation process of a case.

"The one-stop centre will be assisted by officers from the MOH, NRD and the Chemistry Department and other related agencies where data procurement is needed.

"If there is one good method with an adequate one-stop centre, I am sure we will be able to solve cases quickly. For example, the guilty can be brought to court,” he said at a press conference after officiating the National Forensic Science Symposium for Law Enforcement (NAFSLE) at the Royal Malaysia Police Academy in Cheras here today.

Hamzah said besides enforcement, the one-stop centre can also be used by other agencies like the Immigration Department in solving a case.

He also said it could also provide opportunities for Malaysians to be involved in the field of forensic science as well as enhance cooperation abroad and at international platforms.

Hamzah also suggested that a special allowance be given to forensics investigating officers.

"An investigation takes a long time and sometimes (involves travelling) so we will propose a special allowance for this,” he said, adding that deciding on the amount would require a thorough study before taking it to the next level.

Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said rapid advancements in technology have made solving cases more challenging when using conventional investigation methods.

"Because of this, technical assistance and forensic analysis could facilitate and expedite the investigation process which allows charges to be framed with solid evidence,” he added. — Bernama