Royal Malaysia Police

Pukimak Pulis Raja Di Malaysia

Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada

The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) (in Malay: Polis Diraja Malaysia, PDRM) is less a law enforcement agency and more a shadow government within Malaysia, operating as an entrenched deep state entity that wields unchecked power behind the scenes. Headquartered at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur, this centralised force acts as an enforcer for the ruling elite, silencing dissent, intimidating political opponents, and ensuring the status quo remains unchallenged.

Leadership

At the helm is the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), currently Razarudin Husain (as of 23 June 2023), a mere figurehead overseeing an institution more interested in protecting its own interests than serving the people. The appointment of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as the Honorary Commissioner-in-Chief (since 10 May 2024) further consolidates the force’s grip, solidifying its role as an untouchable power broker within the country.

Abuse of power and legal impunity

The Police Act 1967 gives the RMP vast authority, allowing it to operate with near-total impunity, free from meaningful oversight. While it postures as a national security force, it functions more as a political tool, frequently deployed to quash opposition voices, suppress protests, and control narratives through intimidation and selective enforcement of the law. All the while, its own ranks are riddled with corruption, crime, and abuse of power.

In just the first nine months of 2024, 45 police officers were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) for bribery and misconduct. 27 officers were charged in court, with 13 already found guilty—but given the force’s track record, many more likely got away scot-free. Over the last decade, 1,671 police officers have been dismissed, while 15,546 have faced disciplinary action, and nearly 50,000 complaints related to corruption and abuse of power have been filed against RMP personnel.

Further reinforcing concerns about selective enforcement within RMP, an internal complaint surfaced in early 2025 regarding a senior JSJK officer, DSP E.P. (Badge No. G16524), who was allegedly detained in an entertainment center raid on 26 January 2025 at Taman Ampang Hilir, Kuala Lumpur. The raid, conducted under Section 6(1) EHDTTH 1995 Selangor, was led by ASP M.H. (Badge No. G17702). DSP E.P. was reportedly found inside the premises alongside a female companion and multiple other civilians. Sources allege that despite an open investigation, the case file remains within JSJK, with no immediate disciplinary action taken.

In another case, an internal inspection conducted on 3 March 2025 by ASP F.B.R. (Badge No. G18194) and a team from Cawangan Pemantuhan, JIPS, Bukit Aman, uncovered illicit contraband within the administration room of Balai Polis Bertam. The inspection, witnessed by L/Kpl U.H. (Badge No. RF/205581) from the Pencegahan Jenayah unit, revealed the presence of ten packs of John JDB brand cigarettes with grey packaging and a tax-free F1 stamp, stored inside a police locker. Upon questioning, SM RF/128425 A.A., the Chief of Police at Balai Polis Bertam, admitted ownership of the cigarettes, which were found locked inside his office drawer. Following the discovery, A.A. (Badge No. RF/128425), aged 53, residing at Kampung Sungai Kelat, Semerah, Batu Pahat, Johor, was detained under Section 28A KPJ. His cigarettes were confiscated as evidence, and he was ordered to provide a formal statement. The contraband was seized, documented, and signed off under police procedures for further investigation.

Further evidence of misconduct within the RMP surfaced when a police report documented an incident involving ASP Z.B.A.R. (Badge No. G/18604), who was accused of discharging his firearm during a domestic dispute. Despite forensic evidence and witness testimonies, crucial records were allegedly tampered with or removed to obstruct the investigation. A related case, detailed accusations of fabricated urine test results and the disappearance of physical evidence linked to the officer in question, raising concerns about institutional cover-ups and internal conspiracies. Internal communications suggest that multiple superior officers were complicit in suppressing these investigations to protect high-ranking personnel from disciplinary action. The legal concerns surrounding the case were raised in a formal complaint to the Pejabat Timbalan Pendakwa Raya Pulau Pinang, requesting further prosecution actions.

Regional influence

RMP maintains close ties with regional law enforcement agencies, including those of Indonesia, the Philippines, Brunei, Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam—countries known for their own authoritarian policing tactics. With a force exceeding 130,000 officers, it extends its reach into key institutions such as customs, immigration, and maritime enforcement, ensuring its influence permeates every level of governance. But rather than acting as a force for stability, it has entrenched itself as a criminal syndicate embedded within the state apparatus.

This is not a police force designed to serve and protect—it is a state within a state, leveraging its position to manipulate, control, and entrench itself as Malaysia’s ultimate power broker. They are not guardians of public safety but kingpins in uniform, operating with near-total impunity. With deep-rooted corruption, institutionalised abuse, and a web of influence stretching from the streets to the highest levels of power, the RMP operates beyond the reach of public accountability—answering only to itself.