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Formed
Preceding
agencies
25 March 1807
Volunteers
Legal
personality
Jurisdictional structure
National
agency
(Operations
jurisdiction)
Malaysia
Size
329, 847 km
127, 355 sq mi
Population
Legal
jurisdiction
National
Governing
body
Government of Malaysia
General
nature
Law enforcement
Civilian police
Operational structure
Headquarter
Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur
s
Sworn
members
112,583
Elected
officer
responsible
Agency
executive
Parent
agency
Child
agencies
Management Department
Logistic Department
Criminal Investigation
Department
Special Branch
Facilities
Police
stations
1, 000
Police cars
Air planes
Cessna 208
Planes
The Royal Malaysia Police (Abbreviation: RMP; Malay: Polis Diraja Malaysia, PDRM) is a
(primarily) uniformed federal police force in Malaysia. The force is a centralised organisation
with responsibilities ranging from traffic control to intelligence gathering. Its headquarters is
located at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. The police force is led by an Inspector-General of Police
(IGP). The post is held by Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar. The constitution, control, employment,
recruitment, fund, discipline, duties and powers of the police force is specified and governed by
the Police Act 1967.
In carrying out its responsibilities, the regular RMP is also assisted by a support group of Extra
Police Constables, Police Volunteer Reserves, Auxiliary Police, Police Cadets and a civilian
service element.
Rakan Cop is a community outreach programme launched in 9 August 2005.
The RMP constantly co-operates closely with police forces worldwide, which include those from
the five neighbouring countries Malaysia shares border with: Indonesian National Police,
Philippine National Police, Royal Brunei Police Force, Royal Thai Police and Singapore Police
Force.
Contents
1 History
2 Insignia
o
2.2 Crown
2.6 Motto
3 Police Pledge
4 Modern Day
5.2.7.2 UNGERIN
7 Police rank
8 Police fleet
9 Firearms
11 Police Headquarters/Formation
o
12.1 Books
12.2 Television
12.3 Films
12.5 VCD/DVD
13 Complaints Commission
14 See also
15 References
16 External links
History
Main article: History of the Royal Malaysian Police
A police force has been in existence in Malaysia since the days of the Malacca Sultanate.
Malacca's canonical law created what was essentially a police force in Malaysia in the fifteenth
century, through the institution of the Temenggung and Hulubalang, or royal warriors. During the
Sultan of Malacca's absence, the Bendahara, 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. 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 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 administration. On 14 January 1641, however, the
Portuguese lost Malacca to the Dutch Empire, when the Dutch invaded with the help of soldiers
from Johor 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 in 1795, a modern police
organisation in Malaysia was formed, on 25 March 1807, after the Charter of Justice in Penang
was granted. Most of the officers were of British origin. Later, this organisation was developed in
the Straits Settlements and other Malay states, particularly the Federated Malay States. 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. 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, 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 and Sabah.
Almost a year after Independence Day, on 24 July 1958, the King of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul
Rahman Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhamad, bestowed the title Royal to the Malayan Federations
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 became a component unit of the RMP until Singapore's
independence in 1965.
Insignia
Policemen during a parade displaying uniforms worn by the Special Constable police
force in the past.
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 within silver or
white coloured. The police symbol is made up of an intersected Kris and Ilang / Klewang
machete. Above of the PDRM symbol, there is a tiger head garlaned by "Paddy Garland" and
under it, is "Polis Diraja Malaysia" scroll with the word. Arabic lettering in the Crown includes
the words Allah on the right and Muhammad on the left.
The Moon and Star symbolise Islam 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 symbolise Allah the Almighty and Muhammad as the follower,
signifies Islam as the official religion and faith of RMP personnel, who are willing to uphold
justice and the security of the people of Malaysia.
Kris and the Ilang Sword
The Kris 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'
(1817) study of the Candi Sukuh, 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 (825 CE) and Prambanan (850CE), renderings of the Kris have been
found.
The traditional machete, Ilang or Klewang is a symbolises to the states of Sarawak and Sabah in
the East Malaysia and it represents the spirit of heroism of a multitude of ethnic tribes such as the
Dayak, the Dusun, the Bajau, and the Kadazan.
Tiger head
The tiger head symbolises courage, strength and spirits of RMP. Previously, RMP used a lion
head as the symbol of courage from 16 September 1963, after the formation of Malaysia, until 15
May 1994, when it was replaced with the tiger head by an official order of Malaysian
government. The former lion head also symbolised the states of Singapore (until 1965) and
Sabah.
Paddy flower
Paddy flower is a reference to paddy and rice, the staple food for Malaysians and it signifies
national prosperity.
Motto
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 3 (3) Police Act 1967 stipulates that the duties of the Royal Malaysia Police personnel
are as follows:
1. Apprehending all persons whom he is by law authorised to apprehend;
2. Processing security intelligence;
3. Conducting prosecutions;
4. Giving assistance in the carrying out of any law relating to revenue, excise,
sanitation, quarantine, immigration and registration;
5. Giving assistance in the preservation of order in the ports, harbours and
airports of Malaysia, and in enforcing maritime and port regulations;
6. Executing summonses, subpoenas, warrants, commitments and other
process lawfully issued by any competent authority;
7. Exhibiting information;
8. Protecting unclaimed and lost property and finding the owners thereof;
9. Seizing stray animals and placing them in a public pound;
10.Giving assistance in the protection of life and property;
11.Protecting public property from loss or injury;
12.Attending the criminal courts and, if specially ordered, the civil courts, and
keeping order therein; and
13.Escorting and guarding prisoners and other persons in the custody of the
police.
Modern Day
Part of Bukit Aman's police facilities, as seen towards the northwest from Dataran
Merdeka, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Main articles: List of Malaysian police officers killed in the line of duty and Crime in
Malaysia
Rank
Abbrevia
tion
Name
Inspector-General of
Police
Inspector-General of
Police
IGP
DIG
Senior Assistant
Commissioner
SAC
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police
Terengganu Police
Chief
Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Chief
Police
Yusof
Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Sabah Commissioner
of Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Sarawak
Commissioner of
Police
Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police
Staff departments
Department
Abbrevia
tion
Director
Management Department
MD
Logistics Department
LD
CID
NCID
CCID
Special Branch
SB
CPCSD
ISPOD
ISCD
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
1. Service / Designation Includes: Recruitment, Service Records
Administration, Confirmations, Promotions, Transfers, Salaries & Allowances
Administration and Retirements.
2. 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)
3. Training Includes: Basic Course, Development Courses, Further Studies and
Rehabilitation Courses.
4. Discipline Includes: Monitoring of Terms Of Reference / Filtering,
Investigations / Action / Counseling.
Branches
1. Administration
2. Welfare
3. Training
4. Research & Development
5. Services / Designation
6. Public Affairs
7. Public Relations
8. Intake
9. Ceremonies
10.Camp Commandant
11.BAKA
12.RMP Sports Council
Logistics Department
This department deals with the investigation, arrest and prosecution of hard crimes (murder,
robbery, rape etc.) and petty crimes (theft, house-breaking etc.). This department also specialises
in gambling, vice and secret societies (triads).
Functions
1. Investigations and Detective Duties
2. Arrests and Prosecutions
3. Enforcement of laws related to gambling, vice and secret societies
Branches
D1 Administrative Division
D3 Internal Affairs
D4 Statistics
The Criminal Investigation Division is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP). It also runs
Unit Tindakan Cepat.
Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division
Recruits of Royal Malaysia Police with senior police officers in a shooting course,
armed with MP5 sub-machineguns at PULAPOL Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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
1. Enforce drug abuse and drug trafficking
2. Collect, study, assess and spread drug-related information
3. Investigate distributors activities and drug trafficking syndicates
4. Fight drug smuggling activities including chemicals used to process drugs
5. Implement prevention of drug abuse programmes
6. Exchange data/information with domestic and international agencies
7. Keep records and statistics related to drug distribution and other drug-related
matters
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 and Army / Navy Maritime Patrol to
prevent piracy and to secure the national borders. In addition, it assists the Transport Ministry
and the Public Enterprises Ministry in the enforcement of the Traffic Act.
The main branches under this department are:
General Operations Force
Main article: General Operations Force
The Police Field Force (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, IndonesiaMalaysia 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 lost its role. It was reorganised as the
General Operations Force (GOF). The GOF has 19 battalions and the 19th Special Battalion is
tasked to provide VIP security.
When established in the year 1948, the PFF had 19 battalions of which two battalions were made
up of indigenous people. These battalions were known as Senoi Praaq Battalions. One battalion
was a Special Security Battalion.
Policemen during a parade displaying the uniforms and equipment of Jungle Squad
units in former times.
The 19 battalions are organised into 5 brigades, each headed by a Superintendent of Police. The
North Brigade and Sabah Brigade have 4 battalions each, the Central Brigade has 5 battalions,
and South-East Brigade and Sarawak Brigade have 3 battalions each.
It all began in the year 1948, when Malayan Communist Party murdered 3 European farmers at
Sungai Siput, Perak and also murdered the 3 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 Johore on 19 June 1948. To deal with rebellion and to hunt
down the Communist terrorists in the jungle, a military based team was formed in 1948 and it
was named the Flying Squad and later renamed as Jungle Squad, with their 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 battalions specialising in search and rescue operations. After
VAT 69 was absorbed into Pasukan Gerakan Khas, 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 Unit
When the seeming threat of global terrorism started to increase after the incident of 11
September in United States, followed up by several 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 (PGK) and Unit Gempur Marin (UNGERIN).
Pasukan Gerakan Khas
Main article: Pasukan Gerakan Khas
Police counter-terrorist force Pasukan Gerakan Khas during the Close Quarters
Combat drill at killing house in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur.
Pasukan Gerakan Khas is a major elite force in the Royal Malaysia Police, which is composed of
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
(SAS). However, both units serve under the Pasukan Gerakan Khas and is 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 22nd Commando Regiment Grup Gerak
Khas against the Al-Ma'unah organisation formed in Bukit Jenalik, Sauk, Perak. This team also
served under the United Nations in Timor Leste 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, Indonesia at the end of 2005. This team also
cooperated with Criminal Investigation Division to fight against dangerous crimes, among where
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
Main article: 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 South China Sea 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 riverine
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 US Navy SEALs and US Coast Guard in Langkawi and Kota Kinabalu and are
armed with special weaponry, such as Glock 19, MP5 and Colt M4A1 (possibly supported by the
United States) and utilise maritime anti-terrorist tactics employed by the units of United States
Navy commandos. For the unit's restructuring, the name of UST was changed to Unit Gempur
Marin or UNGERIN in the year 2008.[1] Its eventual goal is to have 200 operators on standby
with UNGERIN.[2]
In the first phase, the 30-personnel strong special force is to undergo training in Langkawi and
Kota Kinabalu, by instructors from Navy SEALs. Besides the basic diving training, they will be
trained with other basic training, including tactical warfare, marksmanship, sniping, bomb
disposal, direct action, sabotage, counter-terrorism, and intelligence gathering and paramedic
training, along with special missions which are normally handled by special forces.[3]
Federal Reserve Unit
Main article: Federal Reserve Unit
The FRU riot police units were placed at various places around Kuala Lumpur. A unit
was on active duty at the Masjid Negara.
The Federal Reserve Unit (Malay: Pasukan Simpanan Persekutuan) is better known with the
abbreviation FRU. Their role is riot suppression, crowd control, disaster relief & rescue, as well
as special operations assistance. Established in 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 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 RMP public order unit, 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:
1. Public Control during mass public assembly, such as VIPs visitors, sports
event, mass rallies and processions,
2. To deal with pre and post Chemical, Biological, Radiological And Nuclear"
threats,
3. Disaster Rescue assistance including floods, fires, train derailments,
landslides, aircraft crashes, etc; to rescue, prevent theft, and area inclusion
involved,
4. 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,
5. 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 lead by one Commanding Officer. Every FRU troops in lead 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
The Police Patrol personnel monitoring on the residence of VIP property. The police
patrol mobile unit is a part of the C4-i Implementation System.
C4-i Implementation System (abbreviation for Command, Control, Communications, ComputerIntegrated) 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.
Mounted Police Unit
Traffic Branch
Marine Operations Force
Main article: Marine Operations Force
The Marine Operations Force or Malay: Pasukan Gerakan Marin is the Marine Police 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 and the Straits of Johor. In 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 Syed
Hamid Albar at PULAMAR (Abbreviation of Pusat Latihan Marin or Marine Police Training
Centre), Tampoi, Johor Bahru and witness by Tan Sri Musa Hassan, the Inspector General of
Police and all senior police officers and the media.[4]
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 coastline. 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.
Malaysian Control Centre
Royal Malaysian Police Air Wing Unit
Main article: Royal Malaysian Police Air Wing Unit
Royal Malaysia Police Air Wing Unit or Unit Udara PDRM (UUP) is a special unit of Royal
Malaysia Police. 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, UUP owns 10 helicopters AS355
F2 and N series, 6 CE 208 Caravan, 5 Pilatus Porter PC-6, 4 Cessna 172Sp, and 5 Beechcraft
KingAir 350 (KingAir 350 is an advanced aircraft with latest Proline-21 avionics system). Police
Air Unit has 4 bases in Sg. Besi Base (Simpang Airport), PLUUP (Ipoh Airport), Sarawak Base
(Kuching International Airport) and Sabah Base (Kota Kinabalu International Airport).
The Internal Security and Public Order Department is led by a Commissioner of Police, CP Dato'
Salleh.
Special Branch
Main article: Malaysian 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 And Security Intelligence.
The Special Branch is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP).
Commercial Crimes Investigation Department
This department's main function is to investigate, arrest, and prosecute offenders committing
white collar crimes such as fraud, breach of trust, cyber-crimes, forgery, counterfeiting etc.
The Commercial Crimes Investigation Department is headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP).
The team of General Operations Force worn the dark navy blue long sleeve shirt
along with their dark navy blue cargo pants are tucked into military boots.
Police Constable: The new constable uniform was introduced in 2008. The headgear is dark navy
blue beret with a silver police force emblem on top of the left eye. Dark navy blue long sleeve
shirt along with their dark navy blue cargo pants are tucked into military boots.
A name tag that includes the person is worn on the right together with the police shield above it
while the word "Polis" (mean police in Malay) is emblemed in the another side. Police service
number wear under the name tag and a rank insignia on their right arm.
The Sam Browne belt was replaced by the brand new ballistic nylon police duty belt equipped
with a standard issue Walther P99 or Px4 Storm handgun, two extra 10 round magazines, a pair
of Hiatt Speedcuffs, a T-baton, a pepper spray, a LED flashlight and a walkie-talkie. Sometimes
they are equipped with a Heckler & Koch MP5 submachinegun during a special situation too.
Traffic: Wearing a white helmet or dark navy blue cap (while on duty), white long sleeve shirt
with a reflective yellow vests, black riding pants with a yellow strip and a riding boot. Their
equipment is the same as constables except that they have a whistle in their left pocket.
Police rank
Senior Officers
Inspector-General of Police (IGP)
Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG)
Commissioner of Police (CP)
Commissioners
Gazetted Officers
Constables
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 epaulettes
on both shoulders.
Police fleet
Main article: List of vehicles of the Royal Malaysian Police
Firearms
Main article: List of police firearms in Malaysia
Model
Service Details
Origin
Beretta 92
Italy
Browning Hi Power
Belgium
Vektor SP1
Service handguns
South Africa
Yavuz 16 Compact
Service pistol
Turkey
Glock pistols
Austria
Germany
Switzerland
Switzerland
Italy
Walther P99[5]
Germany
PGK
Germany
Germany
Remington 870
Service Shotgun
Benelli M3 Super 90
PGK
Colt M4A11
PGK/UNGERIN
United
States
Colt M16A1
United
States
PGK
United
States
United
States
Italy
Germany
Germany
Accuracy
International L96A1
PGK/UNGERIN
United
Kingdom
Remington 700
PGK
United
States
FN MAG
Belgium
Germany
Germany
M203
United
States
M4 Carbine; replacing M16 rifles, the future standard issue rifles supplied by SME Ordnance[6]
On 11 February 2013, several armed Filipino supporters of the Sultanate of Sulu, calling
themselves as the Royal Security Forces of the Sultanate of Sulu and North Borneo, arrived in
Lahad Datu district and occupied the village of Tanduo. They were sent by Jamalul Kiram III, a
claimant to the throne of the sultanate. His stated goal is to assert the Philippine territorial claim
to eastern Sabah as part of the North Borneo dispute.[7][8][9] In response, Malaysian security forces
surrounded the village. Attempts by the Malaysian and the Philippine governments to reach a
peaceful solution with the Sultan's supporters were unsuccessful and the standoff escalated into
an armed conflict on 1 March 2013.[10][11]
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 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.[12][13]
[14]
The escaped terrorist, Mas Selamat bin Kastari, 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, 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Johor Bahru, Johore.[15][16] 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.[17] 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.[18] This report was later confirmed by both the
Singapore and Malaysian governments, with the date of capture given as 1 April 2009.[19]
The Home Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, and Inspector-General of
Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan at Putrajaya confirmed Mas Selamat was arrested and detained
under the Internal Security Act.[20] Hishammuddin declined to give details since the case is
sensitive as it involves intelligence agencies of Singapore and Indonesia, as well as Malaysia.[20]
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.[21][22]
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 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 assault rifles, four GPMGs,
five grenade launchers, 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 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 Pahlawan Gagah Berani.[23] The leader and
militant group surrendered to the Malaysian Special Forces and later they were handed over to
the police.[24]
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 Malaysia. Mohamed Amin Mohamed Razali and his two lieutenants, Zahit Muslim
and Jamaluddin Darus, were sentenced to death. Sixteen others were given life sentences. Police
Detective Korporal Sanghadevan was murdered during the incident.[25][26] Asisten Superintendan
Polis Abdul Razak Mohd. Yusof was awarded the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa for his role in
resolving the stand-off.
Memali Incident
The Memali Incident occurred in the remote village of Memali, Baling in the Malaysian state of
Kedah on 19 November 1985. A task force of 200 policemen under orders from the Acting Prime
Minister and Home Minister Musa Hitam, 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.[27]
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. This conflict
took place in an area surrounding the Bukit Kepong police station in Bukit Kepong, a wooden
station located on the banks of the Muar River, about 59 km from Muar town, Johor.
Police Headquarters/Formation
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2. Johor Contingent Police Headquarters, Johor
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