Improving Campus Security and Efficiency: The RFID-Integrated Monitoring System at Politeknik Mukah Sarawak

Abstract

This research presents a comprehensive overview of an innovative project aimed at addressing the challenges related to student entry and exit monitoring at Politeknik Mukah, Sarawak. The study reviews the development and implementation of an "Intelligence Data Information System" utilizing advanced RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology to streamline these processes, with the aim of enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and security in monitoring student movements within the campus. The traditional manual methods of monitoring student entry and exit are prone to errors, time-consuming, and often result in inaccurate record-keeping, leading to security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies. Therefore, the primary objectives of this project are to develop and implement an RFID-based monitoring system to automate the recording of student entry and exit, improve the accuracy and reliability of student movement data, and enhance the overall security and efficiency of campus operations related to student monitoring. The Cronbach's Alpha, used to measure reliability, reports a result of 0.936, and the highest mean of 4.7966 indicates that the process of recording students' entry and exit has become more effective, saving students time with a PMU entry and exit mean of 4.8136. To ensure the system’s success, it is recommended to integrate this RFID system with existing campus management systems, provide comprehensive training to staff and students, schedule regular maintenance and software updates, and establish a feedback mechanism to gather input for continuous improvement.