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The Royal Malaysia Police (often abbreviated RMP) (; Jawi: ), is a (primarily) uniformed national and
federal police A law enforcement agency (LEA) is any government agency responsible for law enforcement within a specific jurisdiction through the employment and deployment of law enforcement officers and their resources. The most common type of law enforcement ...
force in
Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal constitutional monarchy consisting of States and federal territories of Malaysia, 13 states and thre ...
. The force is a centralised organisation, and its headquarters are located at Bukit Aman,
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a Federal Territories of Malaysia, federal territory of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of with a census population ...
. The police force is led by an
Inspector-General of Police An inspector-general of police is a senior police officer in the police force or police service of several nations. The rank usually refers to the head of a large regional command within a police service, and in many countries refers to the most ...
(IGP) who, , is
Razarudin Husain Razarudin bin Husain (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: رضارالدين ابن حسين; born 15 March 1963) is a Malaysian people, Malaysian police officer who served as the 14th Inspector-General of Police (Malaysia), Inspector-General of Police (IGP) f ...
. Since 10 May 2024, the
Yang di-Pertuan Agong The King of Malaysia, officially ''Yang di-Pertuan Agong'' ( Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ), is the constitutional monarch and Figurehead, ceremonial head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya gained ...
is also the Honorary Commissioner-in-Chief of the police force. The constitution, control, employment, recruitment, funding, discipline, duties and powers of the police force are specified and governed by the Police Act 1967. The RMP constantly co-operates with police forces worldwide, including from those six neighbouring countries Malaysia shares a border with:
Indonesian National Police The Indonesian National Police (, abbreviated as POLRI) is the national law enforcement and police force of the Republic of Indonesia. Founded on 1 July 1946, it was formerly a part of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, country's military si ...
,
Philippine National Police The Philippine National Police (PNP; ) is the national police force of the Philippines. Its national headquarters is located at Camp Crame in Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Quezon City. Currently, it has approximately 228,000 personnel to police a pop ...
,
Royal Brunei Police Force The Royal Brunei Police Force, RBPF ( (PDB) is in charge of keeping law and order in Brunei. The RBPF has been one of the 190 members of INTERPOL, an intergovernmental organisation worldwide since 1984. With a force of more than 4,400 officers ...
,
Royal Thai Police The Royal Thai Police (RTP) (; ) is the national police force of Thailand. The RTP employs between 210,700 and 230,000 officers, roughly 17 percent of all civil servants (excluding the military and the employees of state-owned enterprises). The R ...
,
Singapore Police Force The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is the national and principal Police, law enforcement agency responsible for the prevention of crime and law enforcement in the Republic of Singapore. It is the country's lead agency against organised crime; hum ...
and
Vietnam People's Public Security The People's Public Security of Vietnam (), alternatively the People's Public Security Forces (PPS; - CAND), also recognized as the Vietnamese police, Vietnamese Police or by its Vietnamese short name (), is the national police and the main ...
. There are currently more than 130,000 sworn officers under the Royal Malaysian Police. The RMP often works closely with other law enforcement agencies in the country such as the customs department, immigration department, maritime enforcement agency and many more.


History

A police force has been in existence in Malaysia since the days of the
Malacca Sultanate The Malacca Sultanate (; Jawi script: ) was a Malay sultanate based in the modern-day state of Malacca, Malaysia. Conventional historical thesis marks as the founding year of the sultanate by King of Singapura, Parameswara, also known as I ...
. Malacca's canonical law created what was essentially a police force in Malaysia in the fifteenth century, through the institution of the ''
Temenggung Temenggong or Tumenggung ( Jawi: تمڠݢوڠ; ''Temenggung'', Hanacaraka: ꦠꦸꦩꦼꦁ​ꦒꦸꦁ​; ''Tumenggung'') is an old Malay and Javanese title of nobility, usually given to the chief of public security. Responsibilities The Te ...
'' and ''
Hulubalang Hulubalang ( Jawi: هولوبالڠ) were the military nobility of the classical Malay kingdoms in Southeast Asia. In western sources, "''Hulubalang''" is roughly translated as "warlord", "commander", "general" or simply "warrior". An early literar ...
'', or royal warriors. During the Sultan of Malacca's absence, the ''
Bendahara Bendahara ( Jawi: ) was an administrative position within classical Malay kingdoms comparable to a vizier before the intervention of European powers during the 19th century. A bendahara was appointed by a sultan and was a hereditary post w ...
'', or Prime Minister, held absolute authority, with the power to hand out sentences, but it was the ''Temenggung'' who acted as the Police Chief or
Inspector General of Police An inspector-general of police is a senior police officer in the police force or police service of several nations. The rank usually refers to the head of a large regional command within a police service, and in many countries refers to the most ...
. His tasks were to arrest criminals, build jails and implement sentences. Apart from the ''Temenggung'', there were a number of ''Penghulu'' or village chiefs who had the duty of policing their respective villages. Their main tasks included tax collection, law enforcement and preserving village security. These Malacca police systems ended when, on 10 August 1511, a Portuguese fleet led by
Afonso de Albuquerque Afonso de Albuquerque, 1st Duke of Goa ( – 16 December 1515), was a Portuguese general, admiral, statesman and ''conquistador''. He served as viceroy of Portuguese India from 1509 to 1515, during which he expanded Portuguese influence across ...
conquered Malacca for the Portuguese crown. Police duties were then largely performed by the Portuguese soldiers. During the sixteenth century, Malaysia became a cosmopolitan society and the Portuguese government introduced the
Kapitan Capitan and Kapitan are equivalents of the English Captain in other European languages. Capitan, Capitano, and Kapitan may also refer to: Places in the United States * Capitan, Louisiana, an unincorporated community * Capitan, New Mexico, a villa ...
administration. On 14 January 1641, however, the Portuguese lost Malacca to the
Dutch Empire The Dutch colonial empire () comprised overseas territories and trading posts under some form of Dutch control from the early 17th to late 20th centuries, including those initially administered by Dutch chartered companies—primarily the Du ...
, when the Dutch invaded with the help of soldiers from
Johor Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore ...
state, at a time when the Portuguese were at war with the Sultanate of Acheh. The Dutch retained the Kapitan system, but when the growing number of Europeans in Malaysia made change necessary, a police force known as the 'Burgher Guard' was established. The Burgher Guard was controlled by the Dutch, but their subordinates were made up of the local citizens. Village leaders continued to assume the duties of policemen under Dutch rule, as they had since before the Portuguese arrived. Following the assimilation of Malacca into the
British Empire The British Empire comprised the dominions, Crown colony, colonies, protectorates, League of Nations mandate, mandates, and other Dependent territory, territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It bega ...
in 1795, a modern police organisation in Malaysia was formed, on 25 March 1807, after the Charter of Justice in
Penang Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. Th ...
was granted, with Penang being the first to form a police force. 25 March is today marked as Police Day in Malaysia. Most of the officers were of
British British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. * British national identity, the characteristics of British people and culture ...
origin. Later, this organisation was developed in the
Straits Settlements The Straits Settlements () were a group of British territories located in Southeast Asia. Originally established in 1826 as part of the territories controlled by the British East India Company, the Straits Settlements came under control of the ...
and other
Malay states The monarchies of Malaysia exist in each of the nine Malay states under the constitutional monarchy system as practised in Malaysia. The political system of Malaysia is based on the Westminster parliamentary system in combination with features ...
, particularly the
Federated Malay States The Federated Malay States (FMS, , Jawi script, Jawi: ) was a federation of four protectorate, protected states in the Malay Peninsula — Selangor, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and Pahang — established in 1895 by the British government, and whi ...
. At that time, independent police forces were established for each respective state. Only after World War II was a central police organisation formed, known as the
Civil Affairs Police Force The Civil Affairs Police Force (CAPF) was established to maintain peace and security in British Malaya. The force was set up by the British Military Administration (Malaya), British Military Administration which took over the administration of B ...
. This organisation was formed in Malaya and led by a British colonial, H.B. Longworthy, who had to stabilise the police forces after the anarchy of Japanese occupation. One of the immediate problems faced by the police at this time was the rebellion of the communist party. During the confrontation between Malaysia and
Indonesia Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian Ocean, Indian and Pacific Ocean, Pacific oceans. Comprising over List of islands of Indonesia, 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, ...
, which lasted from 1963 to 1965, the police force, along with military forces, fought against the infiltration of Indonesian forces into the states of
Johor Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore ...
and
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
. Almost a year after
Independence Day An independence day is an annual event memorialization, commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or Sovereign state, statehood, usually after ceasing to be a group or part of another nation or state, or after the end of a milit ...
, on 24 July 1958, His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhamad, bestowed the title ''Royal'' to the Federation of Malaya Police Force. In 1963, the Royal Federation of Malayan Police (RFMP), the North Borneo Armed Constabulary and the Sarawak Constabulary were merged to form the Royal Malaysia Police. The
Singapore Police Force The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is the national and principal Police, law enforcement agency responsible for the prevention of crime and law enforcement in the Republic of Singapore. It is the country's lead agency against organised crime; hum ...
became a component unit of the RMP until Singapore's independence in 1965.


Insignia

The flag and insignia of the Royal Malaysia Police has a blue-coloured background which symbolises the Malaysian masses. In the centre of the flag is the PDRM symbol coloured silver or white. The police symbol is made up of an intersected
Kris The kris or is a Javanese culture, Javanese asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (''pamor''). The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although ma ...
and Ilang /
Klewang The klewang or kelewang is a category of traditional single-edged sword that can be found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Usually it is shorter than a ''pedang'' (sword) but longer than a '' golok'' (machete). There are straight bladed types ...
machete. Above the PDRM symbol, there is a
tiger The tiger (''Panthera tigris'') is a large Felidae, cat and a member of the genus ''Panthera'' native to Asia. It has a powerful, muscular body with a large head and paws, a long tail and orange fur with black, mostly vertical stripes. It is ...
head in a garland of Paddy flowers, with a scroll underneath bearing the name Polis Diraja Malaysia. Arabic lettering in the Crown includes the words
Allah Allah ( ; , ) is an Arabic term for God, specifically the God in Abrahamic religions, God of Abraham. Outside of the Middle East, it is principally associated with God in Islam, Islam (in which it is also considered the proper name), althoug ...
on the right and
Muhammad Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of A ...
on the left.


Moon and star

The Moon and Star symbolises
Islam Islam is an Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the Quran, and the teachings of Muhammad. Adherents of Islam are called Muslims, who are estimated to number Islam by country, 2 billion worldwide and are the world ...
as the official religion of Malaysia.


Crown

The crown, depicted on the Royal Malaysia Police insignia, is a panegyric reference to the King of Malaysia, bestowing the "Royal" title to its name. The words ''Allah'' and ''Muhammad'' in Arabic, which respectively symbolize Allah the Almighty and Muhammad as the Messenger, signifies Islam as the official religion and faith of RMP personnel are willing to uphold justice and the security of the people of Malaysia.


Kris and the Ilang sword

The
Kris The kris or is a Javanese culture, Javanese asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron (''pamor''). The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although ma ...
is an important symbol of the Malay Peninsula. This particular weapon was used by Malay warriors in the past. According to Frey (2003), who concluded from
Sir Stamford Raffles Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles (5 July 1781 – 5 July 1826) was a British colonial official who served as the governor of the Dutch East Indies between 1811 and 1816 and lieutenant-governor of Bencoolen between 1818 and 1824. Raffles ...
' (1817) study of the
Candi Sukuh Sukuh (, ) is a 15th-century Javanese-Hindu temple ( candi) that is located in Berjo, Ngargoyoso district, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, Indonesia on the western slope of Mount Lawu (elevation ). This temple has a height of 8,7 meters. Suk ...
, the kris came into existence around AD 1361. Others believe that early forms were inspired by the daggers of the Dong-Son in Vietnam (circa 300 BC). In the temples of
Borobudur Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur (, ), is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, near the city of Magelang and the town of Muntilan, in Central Java, Indonesia. Constructed of gray andesite-like stone, the temple consi ...
(825 CE) and Prambanan (850CE), renderings of the Kris have been found. The traditional machete, Ilang or
Klewang The klewang or kelewang is a category of traditional single-edged sword that can be found throughout the Malay Archipelago. Usually it is shorter than a ''pedang'' (sword) but longer than a '' golok'' (machete). There are straight bladed types ...
symbolises the states of
Sarawak Sarawak ( , ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. It is the largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia. Sarawak is located in East Malaysia in northwest Borneo, and is ...
and
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
in East Malaysia and it represents the spirit of heroism of a multitude of ethnic tribes such as the Dayak,
Dusun Dusun may refer to: * Dusun language, language of Dusun people of Borneo * Dusun people Dusun is the collective name of an indigenous ethnic group to the Malaysian state of Sabah of North Borneo. Collectively, they form the largest ethnic ...
,
Bajau The Sama-Bajau include several Austronesian ethnic groups of Maritime Southeast Asia. The name collectively refers to related people who usually call themselves the Sama or Samah (formally A'a Sama, "Sama people"); or are known by the exonym ...
and
Kadazan The Kadazan are an ethnic group indigenous to the state of Sabah in Malaysia. They are found mainly in Penampang and Papar on the west coast of Sabah, the surrounding areas, and various locations in the interior. As a result of integration i ...
.


Tiger head

The tiger head symbolises courage, strength and spirits of RMP.


Paddy flower

Paddy flower is a reference to
paddy Paddy may refer to: People *Paddy (given name), a list of people with the given name or nickname *A nickname or slur for an Irish person Birds *Paddy (pigeon), a Second World War carrier pigeon *Snowy sheathbill or paddy, a bird species *Black ...
and rice, the staple food for Malaysians and it signifies national prosperity.


Motto

The RMP motto represents team spirit and determination.


Sang Saka Biru

The PDRM flag is called the Blue Perennial or ''Sang Saka Biru''; each colour has its own distinctive meaning and the flag symbolises the force's pride and integrity.


Police pledge

Section 20 (3) Police Act 1967 stipulates that the duties of the Royal Malaysia Police personnel are as follows: # '' Apprehending all persons whom he is by law authorised to apprehend''; # '' Processing security intelligence''; # '' Conducting prosecutions''; # '' Giving assistance in the carrying out of any law relating to revenue, excise, sanitation, quarantine, immigration and registration''; # '' Giving assistance in the preservation of order in the ports, harbours and airports of Malaysia, and in enforcing maritime and port regulations''; # '' Executing summonses, subpoenas, warrants, commitments and other process lawfully issued by any competent authority''; # '' Exhibiting information''; # '' Protecting unclaimed and lost property and finding the owners thereof''; # '' Seizing stray animals and placing them in a public pound''; # '' Giving assistance in the protection of life and property''; # '' Protecting public property from loss or injury''; # '' Attending the criminal courts and, if specially ordered, the civil courts, and keeping order therein; and'' # '' Escorting and guarding prisoners and other persons in the custody of the police''.


Modern day


Inspectors-General of Police


Police ranks

;Gazetted officers ;Non-gazetted officers Lower ranks of police officers apart from Sub-Inspectors wear their rank insignia on the right sleeve of their uniforms. Sub-Inspectors and higher ranks wear their rank insignia on
epaulette Epaulette (; also spelled epaulet) is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as ''shoulder scale ...
s on both shoulders. Prior to 16 February 1996, the police rank were translated from English such as Deputy Commissioner of Police translated as Timbalan Pesuruhjaya Polis. After 16 February 1996, the police rank were translated from Bahasa Malaysia such as Deputy Commissioner of Police translated as Deputi Komisioner Polis, however the abbreviation of police rank would still be in English.


RMP organisational structure

RMP is distributed into over 1000 police stations, with several stations making up a police district. The officer in charge of a police station (OCS) reports to the officer in charge of its police district (OCPD). Apart from the three departments involved in the administration: the Management Department and the Logistics & Technology Department and Integrity and Standards Compliance Department, RMP has seven departments involved in crime prevention: Criminal Investigation Department, Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, Internal Security and Public Order Department, Special Branch, Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department, Commercial Crime Investigation Department and Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department. All departments are led by the directors with the rank of Commissioner of Police (Army Equivalent rank of Three Stars General or Lieutenant-General).


Police heads


Staff departments


Management Department

The Management Department is tasked with the routine of management and administration affairs of the RMP. This department is also the "nerve centre" of the RMP and acts as the support services platform for the rest of the force. ;Functions # Service / Designation – Includes: Recruitment, Service Records Administration, Confirmations, Promotions, Transfers, Salaries & Allowances Administration and Retirements. # General Administration And Policy – Includes: General Administration, Research & Development, Civil Affairs, Welfare, Sports And PERKEP (Persatuan Keluarga Polis or Police's Family Association, generally social activities for the families of the policemen) # Training – Includes: Basic Course, Development Courses, Further Studies and Rehabilitation Courses. ;Branches # Administration # Welfare # Training # Research & Development # Services / Designation # Public Affairs # Public Relations # Intake # Ceremonies # Camp Commandant # RMP Sports Council The Management Department is headed by a Director with the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) and assisted by four Deputy Directors namely Deputy Director of Management (Training), Deputy Director of Management (Administration), Deputy Director of Management (Services/Staffing) and Deputy Director of Management (Human Resource Policy Division).


Special Branch

This department is responsible for collecting intelligence for national security. Its role is to collect security intelligence related to both domestic and external threats, intercept subversive activities by extremist groups and individuals which could threaten the nation's stability. Also, it is in charge of obtaining, processing, evaluating and disseminating information to other departments and organisations. This department is divided into several branches: # Technical Intelligence # Social Intelligence # External Intelligence # Political Intelligence # Economic Intelligence # Security Intelligence The Special Branch is headed by a Director with the rank of
Commissioner of Police A police commissioner is the head of a police department, responsible for overseeing its operations and ensuring the effective enforcement of laws and maintenance of public order. They develop and implement policies, manage budgets, and coordinate ...
(CP) and assisted by two Deputy Directors, namely Deputy Directors I and II. In accordance with the policing assignment, the main function of the Special Branch is as provided under section 3(3) and section 20(3) of the Police Act 1967.


Criminal Investigation Department (CID)

This department deals with the investigation, arrest and prosecution of both violent crimes such as murder, robbery, rape etc., and less serious crimes such as theft and house-breaking. This department also specialises in investigating gambling, vice and secret societies (triads). ;Functions # Investigations and detective duties # Arrests and prosecutions # Enforcement of laws related to gambling, vice and secret societies ;Branches * D1 – Administrative Division * D2 – Criminal Record Registration Division * D3 – Anti-Human Trafficking / Migrants Smuggling Prevention Division * D4 – Operation / Intelligence / Records Divisions * D5 – Prosecution and Law Divisions * D6 – Technical Assistance Division * D7 – Gambling / Vice / Secret Societies Prevention Division * D8 – Investigation / Planning Division * D9 – Special Investigation Division * D10 – Forensic Laboratory Division * D11 – Sexual / Domestic Violence / Child Abuse Investigation Division * D12 – National Centre Bureau-Interpol Division * D13 – Databank DNA Division * D14 – Organized Crime Investigation Division The Criminal Investigation Department is headed by a Director with the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) and assisted by four Deputy Directors, namely the Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Intelligence / Operations), Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Investigation / Legal), Deputy Director of Criminal Investigation (Organized Crime), Deputy Director Criminal Investigation (Forensic / Databank / DNA / Strategic Planning). The
Unit Tindakan Cepat The ''Unit Tindakan Cepat'' in Malay () are the special response units of the Royal Malaysia Police. Based at all police contingent headquarters in Malaysia, UTC are full-time units whose members do not perform any other duties, and are esse ...
is attached to CID and based at all police contingent headquarters.


Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDN / KA)

This department is tasked with the maintenance of public security and order. It is responsible for traffic control and search & rescue (SAR) operations. In this role, this department cooperates with other agencies, such as the
Malaysian Armed Forces The Malaysian Armed Forces (: MAF; ; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ), are the armed forces of Malaysia, consists of three branches; the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The number of MAF active personnel is 113,000 ...
and Army / Navy Maritime Patrol to prevent piracy and to secure the national borders. The Internal Security and Public Order Department is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP) and assisted by four deputy directors namely the Deputy Director of JKDNKA (Operations) (Deputy Commissioner), Deputy Director of JKDNKA (Pasukan Gerakan Am) (Deputy Commissioner), Deputy Director of JKDNKA (General Policing) (Senior Assistant Commissioner) and Deputy Director of JKDNKA (Pasukan Gerakan Khas) (Senior Assistant Commissioner). The main branches under this department are:


=General Operations Force

= The
Police Field Force A field force in British, Indian Army and Tanzanian military parlance is a combined arms land force operating under actual or assumed combat circumstances, usually for the length of a specific military campaign. It is used by other nations, but c ...
(PFF), organised in battalions, was once the para-military units of the Royal Malaysia Police. The force, which was also known as the Jungle Squad (''Pasukan Polis Hutan'' (PPH) in Malay) was tasked to operate in the jungle fringes in counter-insurgency roles during the
Malayan Emergency The Malayan Emergency, also known as the Anti–British National Liberation War, was a guerrilla warfare, guerrilla war fought in Federation of Malaya, Malaya between communist pro-independence fighters of the Malayan National Liberation Arm ...
, Indonesia–Malaysia confrontations and later Communist guerrilla insurgencies along the Malaysian-Thai border and in the jungles of Sabah and Sarawak. When the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) and Clandestine Communist Organisation (CCO) finally gave up their armed struggle in 1989 and 1990, PFF was reorganised as the General Operations Force (GOF) in 1997. The GOF has 19 battalions and the 19th Special Battalion is tasked to provide VIP security. When established in 1948, the PFF had 19 battalions of which two were made up of indigenous people. These battalions were known as Senoi Praaq Battalions. One battalion was a Special Security Battalion. The 19 battalions are organised into five brigades, each headed by a Superintendent of Police. The North Brigade and Sabah Brigade have four battalions each, the Central Brigade has five battalions, and South-East Brigade and Sarawak Brigade have three battalions each. It all began in the year 1948, when
Malayan Communist Party The Malayan Communist Party (MCP), officially the Communist Party of Malaya (CPM), was a Marxist–Leninist and anti-imperialist communist party which was active in British Malaya and later, the modern states of Malaysia and Singapore f ...
murdered three European farmers at Sungai Siput, Perak and also murdered the three leaders of Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party). Sir Edward Gent declared an emergency on 7 July 1948 in all Malaya Federations, starting with Perak on 16 June 1948 and Johor on 19 June 1948. To deal with the rebellion and to quash the Communist terrorist threat in the jungle, a military based team was formed in 1948. It was named the Flying Squad and later renamed the Jungle Squad, with its main mission to fight against the Communists. The first Jungle Squad unit was established at Sik, Kedah in 1949. Training centres were opened in Sungai Buluh, Selangor and in Dusun Tua, Hulu Langat, Selangor which was known as Field Force Special Training Centre (SLPPH). In 1964, SLPPH was transferred to Kroh, Perak then changed to Kentonmen, Ulu Kinta, Perak. After being renamed the General Operations Force or ''Pasukan Gerakan Am'' in 1997, SLPPH is now known as ''Sekolah Latihan Pasukan Gerakan Am'' (General Operations Force Training Centre, SLPGA). So far, there are two
Senoi Praaq The Senoi Praaq (''War People'', ) is a unit of the Royal Malaysia Police made up almost entirely of the tribal people of Peninsular Malaysia known as the Orang Asli (aborigines). The name Senoi Praaq means ''war people'' or ''those who fight'' ...
battalions specialising in search and rescue operations. After VAT 69 was absorbed into
Pasukan Gerakan Khas ''Pasukan Gerakan Khas'' (Abbreviation: PGK; 'Special Operations Command — Police SOCOM', Jawi script, Jawi: ڤاسوكن ڬرقن خاص) is a special operations Command (military formation), command of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The ...
, along with anti-terrorist police force and Special Action Unit (UTK – Unit Tindakan Khas), a special platoon of PGA, Tiger Platoon was established.


=Police Counter–Terrorism Units

= When the threat of terrorism started to increase after the 11 September terrorist attack in United States, followed up by a series of bombings in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia and in Malaysia, the RMP has formed 2 anti-terrorism corps. These two elite forces are known as
Pasukan Gerakan Khas ''Pasukan Gerakan Khas'' (Abbreviation: PGK; 'Special Operations Command — Police SOCOM', Jawi script, Jawi: ڤاسوكن ڬرقن خاص) is a special operations Command (military formation), command of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The ...
(PGK) and Unit Gempur Marin (UNGERIN).


Pasukan Gerakan Khas

Pasukan Gerakan Khas ''Pasukan Gerakan Khas'' (Abbreviation: PGK; 'Special Operations Command — Police SOCOM', Jawi script, Jawi: ڤاسوكن ڬرقن خاص) is a special operations Command (military formation), command of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The ...
is a major elite force in the Royal Malaysia Police, which is composed of
69 Commando The 69 Commando (, Jawi: ٦٩ كومندو); also known as Very Able Troopers 69 (abbreviation: VAT 69) is an elite multi-tasking special forces unit of the Royal Malaysia Police. The VAT 69 is based at Ulu Kinta, Perak and together with Spec ...
(VAT 69) and Special Actions Unit (UTK). This team was first merged in 1997 and became known as the Maroon Berets. However, this integration did not last and in 2003 it was separated. The VAT 69 changed to the Sandy Brown Berets, honoured by British 22nd
Special Air Service The Special Air Service (SAS) is a special forces unit of the British Army. It was founded as a regiment in 1941 by David Stirling, and in 1950 it was reconstituted as a corps. The unit specialises in a number of roles including counter-terr ...
(SAS). However, both units serve under the Pasukan Gerakan Khas and are under the command of a Senior Assistant Commissioner II. This special counter-terrorism police team is also involved in some operations within Malaysia, including military operations with
Malaysian Army The Malaysian Army (; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ) is the land component of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Steeped in British Army traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ () as do the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysi ...
22nd Commando Regiment
Grup Gerak Khas The 21st Special Service Group (Abbreviation, Abbr.: 21 SSG, ), also known as the 21st Special Forces Group, serves as the Command (military formation), command for the Malaysian Army's special forces, the ''Gerak Khas (Malaysian Army unit), Ger ...
against the Al-Ma'unah organisation formed in Bukit Jenalik, Sauk, Perak. This team also served under the United Nations in
Timor Leste Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, officially the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, is a country in Southeast Asia. It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the coastal exclave of Oecusse in the island's northwest, and ...
and in the search and rescue operation of 700 officers and members of Indonesian National Police BRIMOB (Brigade Mobil) that were lost and trapped during the tsunami incident in
Aceh Aceh ( , ; , Jawi script, Jawoë: ; Van Ophuijsen Spelling System, Old Spelling: ''Atjeh'') is the westernmost Provinces of Indonesia, province of Indonesia. It is located on the northern end of Sumatra island, with Banda Aceh being its capit ...
, Indonesia at the end of 2005. This team also cooperated with Criminal Investigation Division to fight against dangerous crimes, such as when the PGK successfully tracked down the notorious 'Gang M16' which comprised several ethnic Chinese criminals, including the group leader who was an ex-serviceman of Singapore, and the leader Gang 13 (Mat Komando), as well as other operations. The motto of VAT 69 is WARISAN DARAH PERWIRA (Literal meaning: ''INHERITANCE OF THE BLOOD OF WARRIORS''), while for the UTK it is TANGKAS BANTERAS GANAS (Literal meaning: ''QUICK TO OVERCOME TERROR'').


UNGERIN

Unit Gempur Marin (UNGERIN) (''Marine Combat Unit'') was established in 2006 and it was fully operational by the end of 2007 with the first name as the ''Unit Selam Tempur'' due to the pressing need to suppress the pirate attacks alongside the coastal area of Malacca Straits and open sea area of
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which were continuously widespread from time to time despite various efforts done to overcome the problem. The members received special training from the United States after realising the need to form a special unit to secure the national waters and river fronts from any untoward incidents. This unit is placed under formation Marine Police Branch which is based in the Marine Police Base at Kampung Aceh, Sitiawan, Perak and Lahad Datu, Sabah. It has a big role in handling threats from pirates, robbery, kidnapping and hijacking of ships and terrorist attacks in national waters. The 30 members of UNGERIN are trained by instructors from
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and
US Coast Guard The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the armed forces of the United States. It is one of the country's eight uniformed services. The service is a maritime, mi ...
in
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and
Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu (; formerly known as Jesselton), colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the ...
and are armed with special weaponry, such as
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, MP5 and
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(possibly supported by the United States) and utilise maritime anti-terrorist tactics employed by the units of
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commandos. For the unit's restructuring, the name of UST was changed to ''Unit Gempur Marin'' or ''UNGERIN'' in the year 2008. Its eventual goal is to have 200 operators on standby with
UNGERIN The Marine Assault Team (MAST) (, Jawi Script, Jawi: اونيت ڬمڤور مارين), formally known as the UNGERIN is a maritime counter terrorism and tactical unit of the Royal Malaysia Police's Marine Operations Force. Having become fully ...
. In the first phase, the 30-personnel strong candidates is to undergo training in
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and
Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu (; formerly known as Jesselton), colloquially referred to as KK, is the state capital of Sabah, Malaysia. It is also the capital of the Kota Kinabalu District as well as the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the ...
, by instructors from
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. Besides the basic diving training, they will be trained with other basic training, including tactical warfare,
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,
sniping A sniper is a military or paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities. Snipers generally have specialized training and are equipped with telescopic si ...
,
bomb disposal Bomb disposal is an explosives engineering profession using the process by which hazardous explosive devices are disabled or otherwise rendered safe. ''Bomb disposal'' is an all-encompassing term to describe the separate, but interrelated fun ...
,
direct action Direct action is a term for economic and political behavior in which participants use agency—for example economic or physical power—to achieve their goals. The aim of direct action is to either obstruct a certain practice (such as a governm ...
,
sabotage Sabotage is a deliberate action aimed at weakening a polity, government, effort, or organization through subversion, obstruction, demoralization (warfare), demoralization, destabilization, divide and rule, division, social disruption, disrupti ...
,
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, and
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and paramedic training, along with special missions which are normally handled by special forces.


=Federal Reserve Unit

= The
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() is better known with the abbreviation FRU. Their role is riot suppression, crowd control, disaster relief and rescue, as well as special operations assistance. Established on 5 December 1955, it consisted of only 3 troops then. The FRU played a role in resolving some high-profile riots, including the racial riots of 13 May 1969 and in the combined operations to catch Ibrahim Libya in the
Memali Incident The Memali Incident () or code-named as ("Operation Cause") and ("Operation Destroy") was a major incident that occurred in the remote village of Kampung Memali, Baling in the Malaysian state of Kedah on 19 November 1985. A team of 200 ...
of Baling, Kedah which ended with 16 deaths including Ibrahim and 3 police officers. The FRU is directly under the Inspector-General of Police. This unit is independent and is able to be rapidly deployed. As the premiere public order unit of the RMP, the FRU is designed, equipped and specially trained for duties in suppressing and dismissing riots and illegal assemblies. Aside from the stated roles above, the unit is also tasked with the following functions: # ''Public Control – during mass public assembly, such as VIPs visitors, sports event, mass rallies and processions,'' # ''To deal with pre and post “Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear" threats,'' # ''Disaster Rescue assistance including floods, fires, train derailments, landslides, aircraft crashes, etc.; to rescue, prevent theft, and area inclusion involved,'' # ''Crime prevention in helping a District Police Chief in the area which particular experience sharp rise frequent a crime rate or crime happened, to certain term,'' # ''Massive operation, such as encircle and find, heat and arrested on extremist groups or gangster elements, intensive patrol and Curfew enforcement.'' The FRU is led by a Commander, and assisted by a Deputy Commander. They report to the Director of Public Order. They are aided by a few Staff Officers and known as Commanding Headquarters. FRU each in led by one Commanding Officer. Every FRU troops in led by one Troop Officer. FRU training centre presided by a Commandant. Per unit and FRU training centre has a membership to aid the administration and known as group headquarters unit. FRU was awarded a pennant flags in year 1971 and further replaced in year 1997. These pennants are given by King of Malaysia as an appreciate charity service and FRU service during a unit establishment for maintain a national public order. During official ceremonies where the FRU affect as a parent body or detachment; such as Guard of Honour, Mess Night of FRU or Parade in conjunction with Police Anniversaries and FRU Anniversaries, FRU banner may be issued and am being marched by directing and IGP approval, Internal Security and Public Order Director or FRU Commander.


=C4-i Implementations System

= C4-i Implementation System ''(abbreviation for Command, Control, Communications, Computer-Integrated)'' unit is based at Police Control Centre in all police contingents in Malaysia. This unit is assigned to patrol the city and the suburbs. This unit was first established in Bukit Aman and Kuala Lumpur is the first contingent to implement this system. This unit is equipped with the CCTV system which is installed in different parts of the city and monitored by the Contingent Control Centre and each patrol car is also equipped with C4-i's system connected to a laptop. The C-4i also plays a role in forming Rakan Cops in 2006 to foster closer ties with the civilian community. Since then, the crime rates in major towns have decreased and brought about good reviews on the C4-i's and Rakan Cops implementation.


=Traffic Branch

= Problems in Malaysia began in the late 1920s when motorised vehicles began to hover on the road that used to be covered only by bicycle, tricycle, rickshaw and bullock carts. This situation creates a new task for the police forces, which is to maintain and control the traffic. In 1928 and 1929, the traffic branch was established in big cities, which is Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Seremban. Singapore, which at that time was part of Strait States have set up traffic branch earlier, which is in 1918. In other cities, the task of controlling the traffic falls on regular general duty policemen. Because of the increasingly serious traffic problems due to the addition of vehicles, the traffic branch was set up in each state and other big cities gradually. In 1976, the central traffic branch was set up at the Bukit Aman. It is responsible for reviewing, designing and conducting research on traffic branch enforcement, training, engineering, records management and traffic law. In 2016, Traffic Branch was officially independent from Internal Security and Public Order Department.


=Mounted Police Unit

= Mounted Police Unit was formed in 1882 by Captain R.S.F Walker when he was appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Perak Police. At the beginning of its formation, this unit has been given the responsibility to eliminate the rampant robbers in Segenting Kamunting, Perak. In 1915, this unit expanded its role as a Personal Guard to DYMM Sultan of Perak. Members of the Mounted Police Unit at that time consisted of those seconded from the Malay States Guides Force.


=Malaysian Control Centre

= The Malaysian Control Centre PDRM, or the Polis Diraja Malaysia (Royal Malaysia Police) Control Centre, serves as a central hub for coordinating and managing law enforcement activities across Malaysia. The Control Centre plays a crucial role in various law enforcement operations, including emergency response, traffic management, crime prevention, and disaster management. It serves as a communication and coordination center where information from various sources, such as emergency calls, surveillance cameras, and field reports, is gathered, analyzed, and acted upon in real-time.


=Marine Operations Force

= The Marine Operations Force or is the
Marine Police Water police, also called bay constables, coastal police, harbor patrols, marine/maritime police/patrol, nautical patrols, port police, or river police are a Specialist law enforcement agency, specialty law enforcement portion of a larger polic ...
division tasked with maintaining law and order and co-ordinating search and rescue operations in the Malaysian Maritime Zone and on the high seas. Its responsibility was to maintain security at the parts in
Penang Penang is a Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, is located, and Seberang Perai on the Malay Peninsula. Th ...
and the
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. On 6 February 2009, the name of Malaysian Marine Police was changed and known as Pasukan Gerakan Marin ''(English: Marine Operations Force).'' The rename of the organisation was launched by the Minister of Home Affair, Dato' Seri
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at PULAMAR (Abbreviation of ''Pusat Latihan Marin'' or ''Marine Police Training Centre''), Tampoi,
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and witness by Tan Sri Musa Hassan, the Inspector General of Police and all senior police officers and the media. It operates from five regional bases around the peninsula and East Malaysia. Each of these regional bases are organised similarly to the Neighbourhood Police Centres of the land divisions, and conduct patrols within their maritime sectors. The PGM conducts round-the-clock patrols in Malaysian territorial waters from its five regional bases, in an area of more than 142, 393 km2 and 450, 233 km2 for EEZ as well as 4490 km for the coastlines. It is also responsible for maintaining law and order on most of Malaysia's islands. The PGM use 15 PZ class patrol boats, 33 PX class, 68 PA/PT/PC/PLC and 4 PSC/PGR/PAR class patrol boats. The branch have five main bases, 11 small bases and 24 forward bases.


=Air Operations Force (Formerly Air Wing Unit)

= Royal Malaysia Police Air Operations Force or ''Pasukan Gerakan Udara (PGU)'' is a special aviation unit of Royal Malaysia Police. It has a vital role in maintaining national security with thorough surveillance and patrol from the air. Established on 1 February 1979. The commander of the unit was known as Air Wing Chief initially. Started police operations with 4 Cessna CU 206G officially on 7 April 1980 with operations focused in Peninsula of Malaysia. Now, PGU owns 10 helicopters AS355 F2 and N series, six CE 208 Caravan, five
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, four Cessna 172Sp, and five Beechcraft KingAir 350 (KingAir 350 is an advanced aircraft with latest Proline-21 avionics system). Police Air Unit has four bases in Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (
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), PLUUP (Ipoh Airport), Sarawak Base (
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) and Sabah Base (
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).


Commercial Crime Investigation Department

This department's main function is to investigate, arrest, and prosecute offenders committing
white-collar crime The term "white-collar crime" refers to financially motivated, nonviolent or non-directly violent crime committed by individuals, businesses and government professionals. The crimes are believed to be committed by middle- or upper-class indivi ...
s such as fraud, breach of trust, cyber-crimes, forgery, counterfeiting etc. The department was divided several branches: *Forensic Investigation Accounting. *Financial Investigations. *Corporate Investigation. *Investigation of Other Counterfeiting. *Cyber & Multimedia Crime Investigation. *Operations/Technical Assistance. *International Administration/Cooperation. *Research/Intelligence. *Inspectorate. *Legislation. *Secretariat Division The Commercial Crime Investigation Department is headed by a Director Commissioner of Police (CP) and assisted by two Deputy Directors namely Deputy Director I (Investigation) and Deputy Director II (Administration)..


Narcotics Crime Investigation Department

This department's function is to fight against dangerous drugs by enforcing the law to stop and reduce the demand and supply of dangerous drugs. ;Functions # Enforce against drug abuse and drug trafficking # Collect, study, assess and spread drug-related information # Investigate distributors activities and drug trafficking syndicates # Fight drug smuggling activities including chemicals used to process drugs # Implement prevention of drug abuse programs # Exchange data/information with domestic and international agencies # Keep records and statistics related to drug distribution and other drug-related matters # Surveillance activity for former drug offenders or members formerly associated with drug trafficking syndicates # Provide training locally/overseas for officers / members of narcotics department # Attend the meetings, seminars related to drugs, locally/overseas ;Branches # Special Investigation Divisions # Coordinator Part / International-relations # Administrative Divisions # Detention Divisions # Estate Stripping # Interrogate # Expert / Technical Assistance # Record / Statistics # Registration # Logistics Divisions # Airport Customs Staff Narcotics Crime Investigation Division is headed by a Director with the rank of
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(CP) and assisted by two Deputy Directors namely Deputy Director (Enforcement / Prevention / General Policing) and Deputy Director (Property Forfeiture / Legal / Detention).


Logistics and Technology Department

The Logistics and Technology Department provides equipment needed in the RMP. ;Functions # Operate operating budget and RMP's development # Plan, manage, operate and maintain communications, information technology, transport and weaponry # Manage projects and maintain buildings and properties # Manage turnover and supply of general equipment # Manage RMP's assets ;Branches # Naziran's Branch / Administration # Communications Branch # Information Technology Branch # Transport Branch # Finance Branch # Technical Turnover # Weaponry Branch # General Turnover # Part of the Building # Disposal / Stock / Verification / Write-off The Logistics and Technology Department is headed by a Director with the rank of
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(CP) and assisted by three Deputy Directors, namely Deputy Director I (Transportation / Information Technology / Communication / Development / Maintenance), Deputy Director II (Finance / Asset Management / General Policing) and Deputy Director III (Procurement / Police Supply Center / Armament).


Integrity and Standards Compliance Department

The Integrity and Standards Compliance Department was officially established by the Inspector General of Police on 25 July 2014 and as the 9th department within the RMP. The department is headed by a Director with the rank of Commissioner of Police and assisted by two Deputy Directors, namely the Deputy Director (Integrity) and the Deputy Director (Standard Compliance). ;Branches # Manage Administration / General Policing # Religion and Counseling Division # Complaint Management # Compliance # Operational Intelligence # Investigations / Legislation / Case Studies


Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department

The Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department was established on 9 June 2014 headed by a Director with the rank of Commissioner of Police and assisted by two Deputy Directors namely the Deputy Director (Strategic Planning) and the Deputy Director (Operations). ;Sections of CPCSD CPCSD is divided into five (5) divisions where each division is headed by a Principal Assistant Director (KPP) with the rank of SAC and a Secretary with the rank of ACP with the following responsibilities: 1. Policy / Resource Management Division * Administration * Employment * Financial * Logistics Support * Exercise 2. Ground Operations Division * Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) * Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB) * Patrol Bits * E-Sector 3. Support Resource Coordination Division * Auxiliary Police (PB) * Police Volunteer Reserve (SSP) * Suksis * Police Cadet Corps 4. Community Policing Division * Integrated Collaboration * Community Policing * Association / School Coordination * Business Community * Rakan Cop 5. Data Collection / Analysis Section * Crime Data Analysis * Data collection * Safe City Monitoring System (SPBS) 6. JPJKK Secretariat


Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department

Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department was officially established on 25 March 2016 in conjunction with the 209th Police Day Celebration by the then Prime Minister Dato' Seri Najib Razak announced that the Traffic Branch will be separated from the Internal Security and Public Order Department into a new department, the "Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department". He also personally presided over the inauguration ceremony. Six Principal Assistant Directors (KPP) with the rank of SAC namely, KPP General Police, KPP Enforcement, KPP Investigation/ Legislation, KPP Summons Management, KPP Secretariat/ Traffic Control and KPP Procurement/ Development/ Finance. This department's main function is leading traffic management department with the following main service core:- *Investigation and Legislation *Enforcement *Traffic Control *Summons Management The Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP) and assisted by two Deputy Directors namely Deputy Director (General Policing/ Investigations/ Resources) and Deputy Director (Enforcement/ Traffic Control/ Summons Management).


Complaints Commission

Non-governmental organisations continued to press the government to create an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC). In 2005 a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the police had recommended a wide range of reforms, including the establishment of an IPCMC by May 2006. Draft legislation to establish an IPCMC remained under consideration by the Attorney General at the end of the year. A range of other reform recommendations, including repeal or review of laws allowing for detention without trial or requiring police permits for public assemblies, were not implemented.


Demographics

As of 2021,
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and
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constituted around 1.9% and 3% of the 123,000 officers and personnel in the country respectively while the majority rest are populated by the Malays and other natives. Among the reasons of the low Chinese enrollment are the stigma in the community where the children that join the police forces are not considered as good children. Meanwhile, some were restricted from joining due to their inability to achieve a credit score for
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during SPM examination. Social campaign and short-term rules relaxation was thrown to encourage more enrollment from the two communities.


Police Headquarters/Formation


Police Contingent

# Bukit Aman Royal Malaysia Police Headquarter,
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a Federal Territories of Malaysia, federal territory of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of with a census population ...
# Johor Contingent Police Headquarters,
Johor Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore ...
# Kedah Contingent Police Headquarters,
Kedah Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman (دار الأمان; Arabic for 'The Safe Abode') and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of ...
# Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters,
Kelantan Kelantan (; Kelantan-Pattani Malay, Kelantanese Malay: ''Klate''; ) is a state in Malaysia. The capital, Kota Bharu, includes the royal seat of Kubang Kerian. The honorific, honorific name of the state is ''Darul Naim'' ("The Blissful Abode"). ...
# Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters,
Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur (KL), officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, is the capital city and a Federal Territories of Malaysia, federal territory of Malaysia. It is the largest city in the country, covering an area of with a census population ...
# Melaka Contingent Police Headquarters,
Melaka Malacca (), officially the Historic State of Malacca (), is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, facing the Strait of Malacca. The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to t ...
# Negeri Sembilan Contingent Police Headquarters,
Negeri Sembilan Negeri Sembilan (, Negeri Sembilan Malay: ''Nogoghi Sombilan'', ''Nismilan''), historically spelled as Negri Sembilan, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state in Malaysia which lies on the Peninsular Malaysia#Other features, wes ...
# Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters,
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# Perak Contingent Police Headquarters,
Perak Perak (; Perak Malay: ''Peghok'') is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula. Perak has land borders with the Malaysian states of Kedah to the north, Penang to the northwest, Kel ...
# Perlis Contingent Police Headquarters,
Perlis Perlis (Kedah Malay language, Kedah Malay (Perlis dialect): ''Peghelih'') is a Negeri, state of Malaysia in the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It is the smallest state in Malaysia by area and population. The state borders the Thai ...
# Pulau Pinang Contingent Police Headquarters,
Pulau Pinang Penang is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, Penang, George Tow ...
# Sabah Contingent Police Headquarters,
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
# Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters,
Sarawak Sarawak ( , ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. It is the largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia. Sarawak is located in East Malaysia in northwest Borneo, and is ...
# Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters,
Selangor Selangor ( ; ), also known by the Arabic language, Arabic honorific Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity", is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the e ...
# Terengganu Contingent Police Headquarters,
Terengganu Terengganu (; Terengganu Malay: ''Tranung'', formerly spelled Trengganu or Tringganu) is a sultanate and States and federal territories of Malaysia, federal state of Malaysia. The state is also known by its Arabic honorific, ''Dāru l-Iman (c ...


General Operation Force (GOF)

# Northern Region GOF Base # Centre Region GOF Base # South East Region GOF Base # Sabah Region GOF Base # Sarawak Region GOF Base


Special Police Force

# 69 Commando Police Base # Special Action Unit Police Base


Federal Reserve Unit (Anti Riot Police Force)

# 1st Federal Reserve Unit Base # 2nd Federal Reserve Unit Base # 3rd Federal Reserve Unit Base # 4th Federal Reserve Unit Base # 5th Federal Reserve Unit Base # 6th Federal Reserve Unit Base # 7th Federal Reserve Unit Base # Women Federal Reserve Unit Base # Horseman Federal Reserve Unit Base


Police Volunteer Reserve


Marine Operation Force

# Northern Region water Police Base,
Batu Uban Batu Uban is a residential neighbourhood within the city of George Town in the Malaysian state of Penang, about south of the city centre. Founded by ethnic Minangkabaus in the early 18th century, Batu Uban is regarded as the oldest Malay settl ...
,
Pulau Pinang Penang is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, Malaysian state located on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia along the Strait of Malacca. It has two parts: Penang Island, where the capital city, George Town, Penang, George Tow ...
# East Region Marine Police Base,
Kuantan Kuantan (Pahang Malay: ''Kontaeng''; Terengganu Malay: ''Kuatang/Kuantang'') is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the Largest cities in Malaysia, 12th largest city ...
,
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# Southern Region Marine Police Base,
Johor Bahru Johor Bahru, abbreviated as JB, is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and the second-largest district economy. Covering an area of ...
,
Johor Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore ...
# Sabah Region Marine Police Base,
Sandakan Sandakan () formerly known at various times as Elopura, is the capital of the Sandakan District in Sabah, Malaysia. It is the second largest city in Sabah after Kota Kinabalu. It is located on the Sandakan Peninsula and east coast of the sta ...
,
Sabah Sabah () is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia located in northern Borneo, in the region of East Malaysia. Sabah has land borders with the Malaysian state of Sarawak to the southwest and Indonesia's North Kalima ...
# Sarawak Region Marine Police Base,
Kuching Kuching ( , ), officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak Ri ...
,
Sarawak Sarawak ( , ) is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia. It is the largest among the 13 states, with an area almost equal to that of Peninsular Malaysia. Sarawak is located in East Malaysia in northwest Borneo, and is ...
# Putrajaya Marine Police Base,
Putrajaya Putrajaya (), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (), is the administrative centre of Malaysia. The Seat of government, seat of the Government of Malaysia, federal government of Malaysia was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajay ...


Air Operation Force

# Peninsular Malaysia Region Air Police Base # Sabah Region Air Police Base # Sarawak Region Air Police Base


Police uniform and equipment

Prior to 1994, police officer was worn light blue uniform and worn along khaki/brown pants. On 17 January 1994, the new police uniform was introduced, dark navy blue long/short sleeve shirts are worn along with dark navy blue
cargo pants Cargo pants or cargo trousers, also sometimes called combat pants or combat trousers after their original purpose as combat uniform, military workwear, are loosely cut pants originally designed for rough work environments and outdoor activities, ...
. A personal name tag is worn on the right side together with the police shield above it while the word "Polis" ("police" in Malay) is emblazoned in the other side. A police
service number A service number or roll number is an identification code used to identify a person within a large group. Service numbers are most often associated with the military; however, they also may be used in civilian organizations. National identificati ...
is under the name tag and a rank insignia on the right arm. The
Sam Browne belt The Sam Browne belt is a leather Belt (clothing), belt with a supporting strap that passes over the right shoulder, worn by military and police officers. It is named after Sir Sam Browne, Samuel J. Browne (1824–1901), the British Indian Army G ...
was replaced by the brand new
ballistic nylon Ballistics may refer to: Science * Ballistics, the science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles ** Forensic ballistics, the science of analyzing firearm usage in crimes ** Internal ballistics, the study of the pro ...
police duty belt A police duty belt (sometimes referred to as a gun belt, "duty rig" and/or kit belt) is a Belt (clothing), belt, typically constructed of nylon or leather used by Police officer, police, Prison Officer , prison and Security guard, security offi ...
equipped with a standard issue
Walther P99 The Walther P99 () is a semi-automatic pistol developed by the German company Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen of Ulm for law enforcement, security forces and the civilian shooting market. History Design work on this new generation sidearm began ...
or Px4 Storm handgun, two extra 10 round magazines, a pair of
Hiatt Speedcuffs Speedcuffs are a model of handcuff characterised by their rigid grip between the two ratchet cuffs. Their rigid design and the inclusion of a grip makes them effective for gaining control over a struggling prisoner, even if only one cuff has ...
, a
T-baton A baton (also truncheon, nightstick, billy club, billystick, cosh, ''lathi'', or simply stick) is a roughly cylindrical club made of wood, rubber, plastic, or metal. It is carried as a compliance tool and defensive weapon by law-enforcemen ...
, a
pepper spray Pepper spray, oleoresin capsicum spray, OC spray, capsaicin spray, mace, or capsicum spray is a Tear gas, lachrymator (tear gas) product containing as its active ingredient the chemical compound capsaicin, which irritates the eyes with burning ...
, an LED
torch A torch is a stick with combustible material at one end which can be used as a light source or to set something on fire. Torches have been used throughout history and are still used in processions, symbolic and religious events, and in juggl ...
and a
walkie-talkie A walkie-talkie, more formally known as a handheld transceiver, HT, or handheld radio, is a hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver. Its development during the Second World War has been variously credited to Donald Hings, radio engineer A ...
. Sometimes they are equipped with a
Heckler & Koch MP5 The Heckler & Koch MP5 (, ) is a submachine gun developed in the 1960s by German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. It uses a similar modular design to the Heckler & Koch G3, and has over 100 variants and clones, including selective fire, Se ...
sub-machine-gun during special situations. Traffic officers wears white helmet or dark navy blue cap while on duty, a white long sleeve shirt with a reflective yellow vest, black riding pants with a yellow stripe and riding boots. Their equipment is the same as constables except that they have a whistle in their left pocket.


Firearms

1''M4 Carbine; replacing M16 rifles, the future standard issue rifles supplied by local company
SME Ordnance The SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SMEO), formerly known as Syarikat Malaysia Explosive Sdn Bhd, is a Malaysian defence company that specialises in the manufacturing and marketing of ordnance. The company is located in Batu Arang, Selangor. SMEO is a su ...
'' ² ''Royal Malaysia Police has been acquired with new sub machine gun next generation from CZ Company from Czech Republic. The New CZ Scorpion EVO 3 A1 9mm caliber is the latest generation Scorpion Sub Machine gun as part new market from Eastern Europe and it will replace the existing MP5.''


Vehicles

''¹ In early June, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) began taking delivery of the first of its 425 new Honda Civic 1.8 S patrol cars which are equipped with RMPNeT communication equipment, dashboard cameras and digital video recorders, in order to replace Proton Wira and Proton Waja police cars in stages and will take on patrol and enforcement duties. The force is also set to add another 850 vehicles consist of 653 Civic 1.8s sedans and 197 units of Proton X70 SUV, bringing the total replacement of the vehicles to 1,275 units to completely modernise its patrol vehicle fleet.''


Controversy

Police misconduct Police misconduct is inappropriate conduct and illegal actions taken by police officers in connection with their official duties. Types of misconduct include among others: sexual offences, false confession, coerced false confession, intimidation, ...
within the RMP has been highlighted as a problem. Issues of
police brutality Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement against an individual or Public order policing, a group. It is an extreme form of police misconduct and is a civil rights violation. Police brutality includes, b ...
,
police corruption Police corruption is a form of police misconduct in which a law enforcement officer breaks their political contract and abuses their power for personal gain. A corrupt officer may act alone or as part of a group. Corrupt acts include taking ...
, and
enforced disappearance An enforced disappearance (or forced disappearance) is the secret abduction or imprisonment of a person with the support or acquiescence of a State (polity), state followed by a refusal to acknowledge the person's fate or whereabouts with the i ...
s have been linked to inadequate oversight. Several notorious cases of suspected extrajudicial killing by members of the police include the Murder of Shaariibuugiin Altantuyaa and the death in custody of
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such as A. Ganapathy.


Abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh and Amri Che Mat

In 2019, a national inquiry held by the
Human Rights Commission of Malaysia The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (; Jawi: ) better known by its acronym SUHAKAM is the national human rights institution (NHRI) of Malaysia. It was established by the Malaysian Parliament under the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia Act ...
's (SUHAKAM) concluded that agents of the Special Branch, Bukit Aman, were responsible for the abduction of Amri Che Mat in 2016 and Raymond Koh in 2017.


Troll farm

In 2022, the internet company
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reported that the Royal Malaysia Police were behind a
troll farm A troll farm or troll factory is an institutionalised group of internet trolls that seeks to interfere in political opinions and decision-making. A 2017 report from Freedom House showed that 30 governments worldwide (out of 65 covered by the study ...
. The allegation was denied.


Major cases and incidents


Lahad Datu Standoff

Following the Sulu militants intrusion, a military standoff commenced on 11 February 2013 and ended after conflict about 24 March 2013. 235 militants, most of whom were armed, arrived by boat in Lahad Datu district from Philippines territory and occupied the village of
Tanduo Tanduo is a small village in Tawau Division, Sabah, Malaysia. The village is located about 37 kilometres from Lahad Datu town. It is the site where the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff The 2013 Lahad Datu standoff, also known as the Lahad Datu i ...
. They were sent by
Jamalul Kiram III Jamalul ibni Punjungan Kiram III (July 16, 1938 – October 20, 2013) was a former self-proclaimed Sultan of the Sulu Sultanate who claimed to be "the poorest sultan in the world". He was known as an unsuccessful candidate for senator in the ...
, a claimant to the throne of the
Sultanate of Sulu The Sultanate of Sulu (; ; ) is a Sunni Muslim subnational monarchy in the Philippines, Republic of the Philippines that includes the Sulu Archipelago, coastal areas of Zamboanga City and certain portions of Palawan in today's Philippines. H ...
. His stated goal was to assert the Philippine territorial claim to eastern Sabah as part of the
North Borneo dispute The North Borneo dispute, also known as the Sabah dispute, is the territorial dispute between Malaysia and the Philippines over much of the eastern part of the state of Sabah. Sabah was previously known as North Borneo prior to the formation ...
. In response, Malaysian security forces surrounded the village. Attempts by the Malaysian and the Philippine governments to reach a peaceful solution with Kiram's supporters were unsuccessful and the standoff escalated into an armed conflict on 1 March 2013. At the end of the standoff, around 56 militants were killed along with six civilians and 10 Malaysian security forces (of which eight were Malaysian police members). The rest of the militants were either captured or escaped back to the Philippines.


Shooting of Aminulrasyid Amzah

A schoolboy, Aminulrasyid Amzah, was shot dead by police after allegedly trying to escape from a car accident which he was involved in. Aminulrasyid was driving his sister's car without a valid driver's licence after midnight on 3 May 2010, together with his friend, Azamuddin, who was the passenger. He had been trying to flee a number of motorcyclists who were chasing both boys after their vehicle had sideswiped a car earlier that night. After Aminulrasyid was shot, his friend Azamuddin was assaulted and beaten by the police but managed to escape. The IGP and the police have made many statements to the press saying that Aminulrasyid was trying to ram a
police roadblock A roadblock is a temporary installation set up to control or block traffic along a road. The reasons for one could be: *Roadworks *Temporary road closure during special events * Police chase *Robbery *Sobriety checkpoint *Protests In peaceful ci ...
as well as carrying a weapon in the car. Azamuddin and Aminulrasyid's family has refuted many of the police claims. Many members of the public and the opposing politicians have criticised the police's response, alluding to the fact that the police are trying to cover up the incident and fabricate evidence. The boy's family has rejected calls for an inquest into the shooting because they did not believe they would receive a fair and transparent investigation, especially from the police. Instead, they have called on the government to establish a royal commission of inquiry to investigate Aminulrasyid's death. A special eight-member panel has been formed to scrutinise the investigation of the shooting; however, opposing politicians and the boy's family have derided the formation of the panel as a publicity stunt by the government. On 24 March 2016, the High Court in Selangor awarded more than
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400,000 in damages to the family of the victim to alleviate their pain and suffering.


Recapture of Mas Selamat Kastari

The escaped terrorist,
Mas Selamat Kastari Mas Selamat Kastari (born 23 January 1961) is a Muslim Indonesian-born Singaporean who was, for more than a year, Singapore's most-wanted fugitive after escaping from detention on 27 February 2008. The search for him has been described as the ...
, who escaped detention in Singapore in 2008, was nabbed by Bukit Aman and Johore Police while he was asleep in a secluded village house in
Skudai Skudai (also spelled Sekudai) is a town in Johor, Malaysia. It is about 13 km northwest from Johor Bahru's central business district. Location Skudai is located just outside the northwestern border of Johor Bahru, along national highway 1. The ...
, northwest of
Johor Bahru Johor Bahru, abbreviated as JB, is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Johor. It is the core city of Johor Bahru District, Malaysia's second-largest district by population and the second-largest district economy. Covering an area of ...
,
Johore Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to the east and ...
. He found a traditional kampung house on stilts in Kampung Tawakal, a tiny village with a population of less than 100. Located about 10 km away from the North-South Expressway near the Kempas exit, it is almost impossible to locate for those not familiar with the area. The Singaporean terrorist, who captured world attention when he escaped from the republic's maximum security Whitley Detention Centre in February last year, could barely put up a fight in his shorts and T-shirt when caught during a dawn raid in April. At 6 am, about 30 armed policemen surrounded the kampung house and ordered Mas Selamat to come out. Police broke through two doors and rushed in when he refused to surrender. He was arrested together with two others, Abdul Matin and Johar Hassan, by a PGK and police Special Branch officers following intelligence sharing with the police forces of Indonesia and Singapore. Police also seized documents and other paraphernalia that allegedly revealed their planned operation. This report was later confirmed by both the Singapore and Malaysian governments, with the date of capture given as 1 April 2009. The
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of Malaysia, Dato' Seri
Hishammuddin Hussein Hishammuddin bin Hussein ( Jawi: هشام الدين بن حسين; born 5 August 1961) is a Malaysian politician and lawyer who served as Senior Minister of the Security Cluster and Minister of Defence from 2021 to 2022. A member of the Unite ...
, and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri
Musa Hassan Musa bin Hassan (born 13 September 1951) is a retired Malaysian police officer who served as Member of the Board of Directors of the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) from May 2020 to May 2023 and the 8th Inspector-General of Police (Mala ...
at
Putrajaya Putrajaya (), officially the Federal Territory of Putrajaya (), is the administrative centre of Malaysia. The Seat of government, seat of the Government of Malaysia, federal government of Malaysia was moved in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajay ...
confirmed Mas Selamat was arrested and detained under the Internal Security Act. Hishammuddin declined to give details since the case is sensitive as it involves intelligence agencies of Singapore and Indonesia, as well as Malaysia. Musa said the arrest was made possible as police in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia had been sharing intelligence reports over the past year. It is learnt that Special Branch officers had been working on various leads since March and upon confirming his whereabouts planned the dawn raid that resulted in his arrest.


Arrest of Nur Misuari

Nur Misuari Nur Misuari ( Tausug: ''Nūr Miswāri'', born Nurallaji Pinang Misuari; March 3, 1939) is a Moro Filipino revolutionary and politician, founder and leader of the Moro National Liberation Front. Early and personal life Nur Misuari was born on ...
who is the main leader and founder of one of the breakaway faction in the Philippines was arrested on 23 November 2001 together with six of his followers in Jampiras Island off Sabah after intruding past the Malaysian border illegally. Misuari is wanted in the Philippines for leading a failed rebellion against the
Philippine government The government of the Philippines () has three interdependent branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. The Philippines is governed as a unitary state under a presidential representative and democratic constitutional repub ...
, which he was later extradited to the Philippine authorities in December 2001 to face legal action in his country although Malaysia and the Philippines have no extradition treaty.


Al-Mau'nah Arms Heist

In the early morning on 2 July 2000, 21 members of the militant group visited the outpost and camp of Bn 304
Rejimen Askar Wataniah The () is the military reserve force of the Malaysian Army. The Regiment's infantry units formerly consisted of 2 series of reservists; the mobilised 300 series and the volunteer 500 series. The 300 series, which consisted of 5 infantry batta ...
under the guise of a surprise inspection and confiscated the soldiers' weapons and carted the weapons away from the armoury. They took away a huge cache of firearms and ammunition, including 97
M16 The M16 (officially Rifle, Caliber 5.56 mm, M16) is a family of assault rifles adapted from the ArmaLite AR-15 rifle for the United States military. The original M16 was a 5.56×45mm automatic rifle with a 20-round magazine. In 1964, th ...
assault rifles An assault rifle is a select fire rifle that uses an intermediate-rifle cartridge and a detachable magazine.C. Taylor, ''The Fighting Rifle: A Complete Study of the Rifle in Combat'', F.A. Moyer ''Special Forces Foreign Weapons Handbook'', ...
, four
GPMG A general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) is an air-cooled, usually belt-fed machine gun that can be adapted flexibly to various tactical roles for light and medium machine guns. A GPMG typically features a quick-change barrel design calibered for ...
s, five
grenade launchers A grenade launcher is a weapon that fires a specially designed, large caliber projectile, often with an explosive, smoke, or gas warhead. Today, the term generally refers to a class of dedicated firearms firing unitary grenade cartridges. The mo ...
, 9,095 rounds of 5.56 mm and 60 rounds of 40 mm ammunition. The group was later cornered in the village of Sauk, Perak and involved in a stand-off with the
Malaysian Army The Malaysian Army (; Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ) is the land component of the Malaysian Armed Forces. Steeped in British Army traditions, the Malaysian Army does not carry the title ‘royal’ () as do the Royal Malaysian Navy and the Royal Malaysi ...
and Royal Malaysian Police forces. The Malaysian Special Forces threw a containment cordon around Bukit Jenalik. Tpr Matthew anak Medan from 21 Commando was murdered by this militant group and was awarded
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. The leader and militant group surrendered to the Malaysian Special Forces and later they were handed over to the police. The Al-Mau'nah group later surrendered, and the leaders were brought to trial for "waging war upon the King". Mohamed Amin Mohamed Razali and his group were brought to trial for charges of "waging war against the King" and became the first group of people convicted of such charges in
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.
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and his two lieutenants, Zahit Muslim and Jamaluddin Darus, were sentenced to death. Sixteen others were given
life sentences Life imprisonment is any sentence of imprisonment under which the convicted individual is to remain incarcerated for the rest of their natural life (or until pardoned or commuted to a fixed term). Crimes that result in life imprisonment are co ...
. Police Detective Corporal Sanghadevan was murdered during the incident. Assistant Superintendent Police Abdul Razak Mohd. Yusof was awarded the
Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa The Grand Knight of Valour () is the highest federal award available presented in Malaysia Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. Featuring the Tanjung Piai, southernmost point of continental Eurasia, it is a federation, federal consti ...
for his role in resolving the stand-off.


Memali Incident

The Memali Incident occurred in the remote village of Memali, Baling in the state of
Kedah Kedah (), also known by its honorific Darul Aman (Islam), Aman (دار الأمان; Arabic for 'The Safe Abode') and historically as Queda, is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia, located in the northwestern part of ...
on 19 November 1985. A task force of 200 policemen under orders from the Acting Prime Minister and Home Minister
Musa Hitam Musa bin Hitam (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: موسى بن هيتم; born 18 April 1934) is a Malaysian retired politician who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1981 to 1986, serving under Mahathir Mohamad. He was the chairman of Si ...
, laid siege to kampung (village) houses in Memali. The houses were occupied by an Islamic sect of about 400 people led by Ibrahim Mahmud a.k.a. Ibrahim Libya, a member of the
Malaysian Islamic Party The Malaysian Islamic Party, also known as the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (Malay language, Malay: ''Parti Islam Se-Malaysia''; Abbreviation, abbrev: PAS), is an Islamist political party in Malaysia. Ideologically focused on Islamic fundamen ...
(PAS).


Bukit Kepong Incident

The Bukit Kepong Incident was an armed encounter which took place on 23 February 1950 between the police and the Malayan Communists during pre-independence
Malaya Malaya refers to a number of historical and current political entities related to what is currently Peninsular Malaysia in Southeast Asia: Political entities * British Malaya (1826–1957), a loose collection of the British colony of the Straits ...
. The first incident in the RMP history, this conflict took place in an area surrounding the Bukit Kepong police station in
Bukit Kepong Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River The Muar River () is a river which flows through the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor in Malaysia. Its drainage basin encompasses the states aforeme ...
, a wooden station located on the banks of the
Muar River The Muar River () is a river which flows through the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor in Malaysia. Its drainage basin encompasses the states aforementioned, as well as Pahang and Malacca. Measuring around 250 km (155 mi) in length, the Muar i ...
, about 59 km from
Muar town Muar (Muarian dialect: ''Muo'') or Bandar Maharani, is a historical town and the capital of Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia to be visited and explored for its food, coffee and hist ...
,
Johor Johor, also spelled Johore,'' is a States and federal territories of Malaysia, state of Malaysia in the south of the Malay Peninsula. It borders with Pahang, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan to the north. Johor has maritime borders with Singapore ...
.


RMP in popular culture


Books

* ''Malaya's Secret Police 1945–60: The Role of the Special Branch in the Malayan Emergency'', 2008—the history of Malaysian Special Branch, written by former Special Branch officer, and a widely acknowledged expert on counter-insurgency, Leon Comber. * ''The Struggle For Malaysian Independence'', 2007—the history of the Malaysian police force, written by former senior police officer Dato' Seri J.J. Raj. * ''Polis Wanita Sejarah Bergambar 1955–2007'', 2007 – the history of Malaysian policewomen, written by Chief Inspector Selamat Bin Sainayune. * ''Smashing Terrorism in the Malayan Emergency: The Vital Contribution of the Police'', 2004 – Written by Brian Stewart, a former officer of Malayan Civil Service (MCS). * ''Inspektor Junid Di Medan Jenayah'', 1987 – A detective and mystery story written by Jalil Abd. Rahman, and produced by Fajar Bakti * "Death Waits in the Dark" – Greenwood Press, 2001 * ''The Jungle Beat – Fighting Terrorists in Malaya'' – the history of Malayan police during fighting against communism, written by former Federation of Malay State Police officers, Roy Follows.


Television

* ''Debu-Debu Kota'' ''(City Dust)'' – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * ''Skuad Khas'' ''(Special Squad)'' – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * '' Gerak Khas'' – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * ''
Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur ''Roda-Roda Kuala Lumpur'' (also known as ''Roda-Roda KL'', lit. "Wheels of Kuala Lumpur") is a Malaysian police procedural television drama series produced by Skop Productions with original ideas and concepts by Yusof Haslam. First aired in 199 ...
'' (1998, 2008-2013) ''(Wheels of Kuala Lumpur)'' – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * '' CID 3278'' (2006-2007) – Malay drama produced by
Rosyam Nor Datuk Mohamed Noor bin Shamsuddin (born 1 March 1967), known professionally as Rosyam Nor, is a Malaysian actor, television host and film producer. Early career He first ventured into acting in Gila-Gila Remaja, a 1986 film about youngsters ...
. * ''Tragedi'' ''(Tragedy)'' – Malay drama broadcast on TV3 * ''VAT 69 - Warisan Darah Perwira'' – Malay documentary created by
Jins Shamsuddin Mohamed Zain "Jins" Shamsuddin ( Jawi: محمد زين بن شمس الدين) (5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017) was a Malaysian film actor, director, politician, writer and producer. Early life and film career Mohamed Jins was born in T ...
. Featured on ASTRO RIA. * ''Metro Skuad'' (2012-2013) – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * ''Pasukan Gerakan Marin'' (2010/2011) –
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drama starring Ashraf Muslim, Linda Hashim (S1 and S2), Sharnaaz Ahmad and Mardiana Alwi * ''Kerambit'' (2016) – crime drama starring Eman Manan and Zul Huzaimy on TV2 * ''Undercover'' (2010) – Chinese drama featured in
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starring Adrian Tan * '' Strike Back: Revolution'' (2017)–
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action television series starring
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, Warren Brown,
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and
Faizal Hussein Mohd Faizal Hussein (born 31 May 1967) is a Malaysian actor. He made his acting debut in 1972 and is known for his role as Roy in the 1986 teen film ''Gila-Gila Remaja'', directed by his father Hussein Abu Hassan. In 2019, ''Harian Metro'' list ...
. * ''Gerak Khas Undercover'' (2021) – Malay drama created and produced by Dato' Yusof Haslam * ''Polis Peronda Ranjau Jalanan'' (2024) - Malay drama created and produced by Dato Yusof Haslam while directed by
Syafiq Yusof Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof (born 7 December 1992) is a Malaysian filmmaker and visual effects artist. He is a younger brother of actor Syamsul Yusof and son of veteran actor Yusof Haslam. Initially began his career by making short films, his di ...
and C.Kumaresan.


Films

* ''
Bukit Kepong Bukit Kepong is a mukim in Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is located near the Muar River The Muar River () is a river which flows through the states of Negeri Sembilan and Johor in Malaysia. Its drainage basin encompasses the states aforeme ...
'' – Malay film starring
Jins Shamsuddin Mohamed Zain "Jins" Shamsuddin ( Jawi: محمد زين بن شمس الدين) (5 November 1935 – 1 March 2017) was a Malaysian film actor, director, politician, writer and producer. Early life and film career Mohamed Jins was born in T ...
* ''Bayangan Maut'' – Malay film starring Dato' Yusof Haslam and Noorkumalasari * ''
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'' – Hong Kong
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film starring
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. * ''
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'' – Hollywood film starring
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and
Catherine Zeta-Jones Catherine Zeta-Jones (; born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress. Recognised for her versatility, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Tony Award. In 2010, she was appointed Comm ...
* ''Ops Landau'' - Malay action TV film (telemovie) starring Eman Manan, Ramasundram, Elly Mazlein and Corrie 'Adam' Lee * '' Don - The Chase Begins Again'' –
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film starring
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and Shaharudin Thamby (Malaysian actors) * ''
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'' – Malay film starring Dato' Rosyam Nor and Fattah Amin * ''One Two Jaga'' – Malay film starring Zahiril Adzim and Rosdeen Suboh * ''Polis Evo 2'' - Malay action film starring
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and Zizan Razak * ''Polis Evo 3'' - Malay action film starring
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and Zizan Razak * ''War On Terror: KL Anarchy'' - Malay action war film starring Aedy Ashraf and Farali Khan * ''Sheriff: Narko Integriti'' – Malay mystery action crime thriller film starring Zul Ariffin and Syafiq Kyle * ''Takluk: Lahad Datu'' - Malay semi-biopic action film starring by Syafiq Kyle dan Kamal Adli inspired by the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff


Documentaries

* ''999 (Malaysian TV series), 999'', a spin-off of ''Cops (TV program), Cops'', premiered in 2002. * ''OPS Maritim (OPS Maritime)'', about Marine Police operations and other matters. * ''KL Enforcers'', a reality series about The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and the Royal Malaysian Police (mainly the forensics team) carrying out their work. The first episode date was on 13 September 2014.


VCD/DVD

* ''Jungle Green Khaki Brown'' – A TV3 (Malaysia), TV3 and Nickelodeon Books co-produced DVD documentary chronicling exclusive and historical footage from the archives of the British Malayan Library in United Kingdom and the Filem Negara Malaysia in conjunction of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence Day in 2007.


See also

*Malaysian Armed Forces * Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency * Royal Malaysian Custom, Royal Malaysian Customs Department * Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission * Elite Forces of Malaysia *
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*Volunteer Smartphone Patrol *List of Malaysian police officers killed in the line of duty


References


External links

* {{Authority control Royal Malaysia Police National Central Bureaus of Interpol 1807 establishments in British Malaya Government agencies established in 1807 Ministry of Home Affairs (Malaysia)