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Royal Malaysia Police

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Royal Malaysia Police


Polis Di-Raja Malaysia
Abbreviation RMP / PDRM

Logo of the Royal Malaysia Police


Motto

Komuniti Sejahtera, Komitmen Kami


Our Commitment Towards the Peaceful
Community
Agency overview

Formed

Preceding
agencies

25 March 1807

Royal Federation of Malaya Police

Federation of Malaya Police

Malayan Union Police Force

Civil Affairs Police Force

Volunteers

Sukarelawan Simpanan Polis Diraja


Malaysia
Sukarelawan Siswa Polis Diraja Malaysia

Legal
personality

Governmental: Government agency

Jurisdictional structure
National
agency
(Operations
jurisdiction)

Malaysia

Size

329, 847 km
127, 355 sq mi

Population

27, 544, 000

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

Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Minister of Home


Affairs

Agency
executive

Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar, InspectorGeneral of Police

Parent
agency

Ministry of Home Affairs

Child
agencies

Management Department

Logistic Department

Criminal Investigation
Department

Commercial Crimes Investigation


Department

Narcotics Crimes Investigation


Department

Special Branch
Facilities

Police
stations

1, 000

Police cars

Proton Waja, Mitsubishi Lancer


Evolution X, Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTS,
Proton Inspira, and many others.

Police boats Marine Alutech Watercat M14


Helicopters

AS 355 Twin Squirrel

Air planes

Cessna 208

Planes

Pilatus Porter PC-6


Website
www.rmp.gov.my

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
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2.1 Moon and star

2.2 Crown

2.3 Kris and the Ilang Sword

2.4 Tiger head

2.5 Paddy flower

2.6 Motto

2.7 Sang Saka Biru

3 Police Pledge

4 Modern Day

5 RMP Organisational Structure


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5.1 Police Headquarters

5.2 Staff departments

5.2.1 Management Department

5.2.2 Logistics Department

5.2.3 Criminal Investigation Division

5.2.4 Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division

5.2.5 Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDN / KA)

5.2.6 General Operations Force

5.2.7 Police Counter-Terrorism Unit

5.2.7.1 Pasukan Gerakan Khas

5.2.7.2 UNGERIN

5.2.8 Federal Reserve Unit

5.2.9 C4-i Implementations System

5.2.10 Mounted Police Unit

5.2.11 Traffic Branch

5.2.12 Marine Operations Force

5.2.13 Malaysian Control Centre

5.2.14 Royal Malaysian Police Air Wing Unit

5.2.15 Special Branch

5.2.16 Commercial Crimes Investigation Department

6 Police Uniform & Equipment

7 Police rank

8 Police fleet

9 Firearms

10 Major cases and incidents


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10.1 Lahad Datu Incident

10.2 Shooting of Aminulrasyid Amzah

10.3 Recaptured Mas Selamat Kastari

10.4 Al-Mau'nah Arms Heist

10.5 Memali Incident

10.6 Bukit Kepong Incident

11 Police Headquarters/Formation
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11.1 Police Contingent

11.2 Marine Police Force

11.3 Military Police Force

11.4 Air Police Force

11.5 Commando Police Force

11.6 Federal Reserve Unit (Anti Riot Police Force)

12 Royal Malaysia Police in popular culture


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12.1 Books

12.2 Television

12.3 Films

12.4 Daily life

12.5 VCD/DVD

13 Complaints Commission

14 See also

15 References

16 External links

History
Main article: History of the Royal Malaysian Police

The Royal Malaysia Police headquarters at Bukit Aman in Kuala Lumpur.

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.

Moon and star

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 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 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

RMP Organisational Structure


Apart from the 2 departments involved in the administration viz Management Department and
Logistics Department, RMP have 6 departments involved in crime prevention viz Criminal
Investigation Division, Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division, Internal Security and Public
Order Department (KDN / KA), Special Branch, Commercial Crime Investigation Department
and Counter-Terrorism Special Operations Team. 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 Headquarters
Appointment

Rank

Abbrevia
tion

Name

Inspector-General of
Police

Inspector-General of
Police

IGP

Tan Sri Khalid Bin Abu


Bakar

Deputy InspectorGeneral of Police

Deputy InspectorGeneral of Police

DIG

Dato' Sri Noor Rashid


Bin Ibrahim

Perlis Police Chief

Senior Assistant
Commissioner

SAC

Dato' Zull Aznam Bin


Haron

Kedah Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Zamri Bin Haji


Salleh

Penang Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Tanaraaj a/l saigar

Perak Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Osman Bin Haji


Salleh

Kelantan Police Chief

Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police

Dato' Mazlan Bin Lazim

Terengganu Police
Chief

Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police

Dato' Rosli Bin Ab.


Rahman

Pahang Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Shariffuden Bin


Abd Ghani

Kuala Lumpur Police


Chief

Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police

Dato' Tajuddin Bin Md


Isa

Selangor Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Abdul Samah Bin


Mat

Negeri Sembilan Police Deputy Commissioner of DCP

Dato' Jaafar Bin Mohd

Chief

Police

Yusof

Malacca Police Chief

Deputy Commissioner of
DCP
Police

Dato' Chuah Lee Gye

Johore Police Chief

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Rosli Bin Ahmad

Sabah Commissioner
of Police

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Jalaluddin Bin


Abdul Rahman

Sarawak
Commissioner of
Police

Senior Deputy
S/DCP
Commissioner of Police

Dato' Sri Muhammad


Sabtu Bin Osman

Staff departments
Department

Abbrevia
tion

Director

Management Department

MD

CP Dato' Sri Mohamad Fuzi Bin


Harun

Logistics Department

LD

CP Dato` Pahlawan Zulkifli Bin


Abdullah

Criminal Investigation Department

CID

CP Dato' Seri Mohmad Bin Salleh

Narcotics Criminal Investigation


Department

NCID

CP Dato' Sri Mohd Mokhtar Bin Haji


Mohd Shariff

Commercial Crimes Investigation


Department

CCID

CP Dato' Sri Mortadza Bin


Nazarene

Special Branch

SB

CP Dato` Sri Akhil Bin Bulat

Crime Prevention and Community


Safety Department

CPCSD

CP Dato' Acryl Sani Bin Haji


Abdullah Sani

Internal Security and Public Order


Department

ISPOD

SDCP Dato' Muhammad Fuad Abu


Zarim

Integrity and Standards Compliance


Department

ISCD

SDCP Dato' Jamshah Bin Mustafa

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

The Logistics Department provides equipment needed in the RMP.


Functions
1. Operate operating budget and RMP's development
2. Plan, manage, operate and maintain communications, information
technology, transport and weaponry
3. Manage projects and maintain buildings and properties
4. Manage turnover and supply of general equipment
5. Manage RMP's assets
Branches
1. Naziran's Branch / Administration
2. Communications Branch
3. Information Technology Branch
4. Transport Branch
5. Finance Branch
6. Technical Turnover
7. Weaponry Branch
8. General Turnover
9. Part of the Building
10.Disposal / Stock / Verification / Write-off
Criminal Investigation Division

The Royal Malaysia Police UNIMOG police trucks.

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

D2 Criminal Record Registration

D3 Internal Affairs

D4 Statistics

D5 Prosecution and Law Divisions

D6 Technical Assistance Division

D7 Gambling / Vice / Secret Societies

D8 Investigation Division / Planning

D9 Special Investigation Division

D10 Forensic Laboratory Division

D11 Sexual Investigation Division

D12 National Centre Bureau-Interpol Division

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

8. Surveillance activity for former drug offenders or members formerly


associated with drug trafficking syndicates
9. Provide training locally/overseas for officers / members of narcotics
department
10.Attend the meetings, seminars related to drugs, locally/oveseas
Branches
1. Special Investigation Divisions
2. Coordinator Part / International-relations
3. Administrative Divisions
4. Detention Divisions
5. Estate Stripping
6. Interrogate
7. Expert / Technical Assistance
8. Record / Statistics
9. Registration
10.Logistics Divisions
11.Airport Customs Staff

Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division lead by Police Commissioner (CP).


Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDN / KA)

Female traffic police officers during Independence Day.

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

Members of the Senoi Praaq in 1953

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

An UNGERIN anti-terror-police on the Community Policing show on 23 May, at the


Muar in Johore, Malaysia.

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).

Police Uniform & Equipment

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

Senior Deputy Commissioner of Police (SDCP)


Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)
Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC)

Gazetted Officers

Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)


Superintendent of Police (SUPT)
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
Superintendents Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)
Inspector (Insp)
Probationary Inspector (P/Insp)

Rank and File Officers


Sub-Inspector (SI)
Subordinate Officers

Sergeant Major (SM)


Sergeant (Sgt)
Corporal (Cpl)

Constables

Lance Corporal (L/Cpl)


Constable (PC)

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

Service handguns of RMP (92Compact L /


92FS)

Italy

Browning Hi Power

Service handguns of RMP

Belgium

Vektor SP1

Service handguns

South Africa

Yavuz 16 Compact

Service pistol

Turkey

Glock pistols

Service handguns (Model 19), PGK (Model


17/18C/26/34)

Austria

Heckler & Koch USP

Service handguns (Compact 9mm), PGK


(Tactical 9mm)

Germany

SIG Sauer P226

Service handguns of RMP

Switzerland

SIG Sauer SP2022

Service handguns of RMP

Switzerland

Beretta PX4 Storm

New semi-auto handgun to replace


obsolete .38 S&W

Italy

Smith & Wesson


Model 15

Service revolver of RMP (to be retired)

Walther P99[5]

New service handguns of RMP

Germany

Heckler & Koch MP7

PGK

Germany

Heckler & Koch MP5

Service SMG (A2/A3/A4), PGK/UNGERIN


(A5/Navy/K-A4/SD6)

Germany

Remington 870

Service Shotgun

Benelli M3 Super 90

PGK

Colt M4A11

PGK/UNGERIN

United
States

Colt M16A1

Standard service rifle of RMP

United
States

Heckler & Koch


HK416

PGK

Heckler & Koch PSG-1 PGK/UNGERIN

United
States

United
States
Italy

Germany
Germany

Accuracy
International L96A1

PGK/UNGERIN

United
Kingdom

Remington 700

PGK

United
States

FN MAG

Standard machine guns

Belgium

Heckler & Koch HK11 Standard machine guns

Germany

Heckler & Koch HK69 Standard grenade launcher

Germany

M203

Standard grenade launcher

United
States

M4 Carbine; replacing M16 rifles, the future standard issue rifles supplied by SME Ordnance[6]

Major cases and incidents


Lahad Datu Incident

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]

Recaptured Mas Selamat Kastari

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
Police Contingent
1. Bukit Aman Royal Malaysia Police Headquarter, Kuala Lumpur
101.691584E
2. Johor Contingent Police Headquarters, Johor

3.148725N

1.477227N 103.764673E

3. Kedah Contingent Police Headquarters, Kedah


4. Kelantan Contingent Police Headquarters, Kelantan
5. Kuala Lumpur Contingent Police Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur
101.707142E
6. Melaka Contingent Police Headquarters, Melaka

3.142093N

7. Negeri Sembilan Contingent Police Headquarters, Negeri Sembilan


8. Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters, Pahang
9. Perak Contingent Police Headquarters, Perak
10.Perlis Contingent Police Headquarters, Perlis
11.Pulau Pinang Contingent Police Headquarters, Pulau Pinang
12.Sabah Contingent Police Headquarters, Sabah
13.Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters, Sarawak
14.Selangor Contingent Police Headquarters, Selangor
15.Terengganu Contingent Police Headquarters, Terengganu
Marine Police Force
1. Northern Region Marine Police Base, Batu Uban, Pulau Pinang
2. East Region Marine Police Base, Kemaman, Terengganu
3. Southern Region Marine Police Base, Johor Bahru, Johor
4. Sabah Region Marine Police Base, Sandakan, Sabah
5. Sarawak Region Marine Police Base, Kuching, Sarawak
6. Putrajaya Marine Police Base, Putrajaya
Military Police Force
1. Northern Region Military Police Base
2. Centre Region Military Police Base
3. South East Region Military Police Base
4. Sabah Region Military Base
5. Sarawak Region Military Base
Air Police Force
1. Paninsular Malaysia Region Air Police Base

2. Sabah Region Air Police Base


3. Sarawak Region Air Police Base
Commando Police Force
1. 69 Commando Police Base
2. Special Tactical Unit Police Base
Federal Reserve Unit (Anti Riot Police Force)
1. 1st Federal Reserve Unit Base
2. 2nd Federal Reserve Unit Base
3. 3rd Federal Reserve Unit Base
4. 4th Federal Reserve Unit Base
5. 5th Federal Reserve Unit Base
6. 6th Federal Reserve Unit Base
7. 7th Federal Reserve Unit Base
8. Women Federal Reserve Unit Base
9. Horseman Federal Reserve Unit Base

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