Airport and Seaport Security Equipment
Malaysia
Overview
2004 2005 2006 (estimated)
Total Market Size 22 29 33
Total Local Production 5 14 20
Total Exports 3 10 15
Total Imports 20 25 28
Imports from the U.S. 15 18 20
*Unofficial estimates generated by the Commercial Service in Kuala Lumpur
Figures given in U.S. dollars in millions. Exchange rate: U.S. $1= RM(Ringgit Malaysia)3.80 (2004 & 2005); US$1 = RM3.66 (2006)
· The U.S. is Malaysia’s largest export market, and the Malaysian government is fully aware that complying with supply chain security is imperative to maintaining unimpeded access to this market.
· Under the U.S. Container Security Act, which took effect here in 2004, the U.S. has started stringent checks on Malaysian exports at Malaysia’s two largest ports.
· U.S. companies presently dominate the market for airport and seaport security equipment. European and Chinese companies are now trying very hard to increase their share, especially for cargo screening systems.
· Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is the primary operator and manager of Malaysia’s 37 airports, and is the decision maker for purchasing airport security equipment such as baggage x-ray, carry-on x-ray, and metal detector systems.
Best Products/Services
· Best products are cargo x-ray, baggage x-ray, carry-on x-ray, and metal detector systems. Other equipment of increasing interest includes computerized access control systems, biometric security systems and high tech perimeter control systems.
Opportunities
· MAHB plans to upgrade six units of its CTX 5000 x-ray machines at KLIA in the next one or two years. It might also consider buying Inline Baggage Screening Systems at four of its newly upgraded international airports
· Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be implementing an integrated Security system in order to meet and enhance overall security and control requirements under the following initiatives: (a) Implementation of new digital surveillance system; (b) integration of radio frequency identification devices (RFID) at air-bridges; (c) Replacement of existing analog CCTV system in MAS premises at KLIA; enhancement of access control system.
· More non-intrusive inspection equipment (including gamma or x-ray imaging capabilities) and radiation detection equipment will likely be purchased in the near future.
Resources
For more information about this sector, please read the market research entitled Safety & Security Equipment Market Brief available in our market research database. See “Chapter 9: Market Research” for instructions about accessing the report.
MAHB: www.malaysiaairport.com.my
ISF 2008 Expo & Forum, Jun 17 – 20, 2008: www.ambexpo.com
For more information contact Senior Commercial Specialist Desmond Cheng