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The director of the Department of Internal Security and Public Order will lead the Royal Malaysia Police contingent on horseback at the 69th National Day Parade in Putrajaya on August 31, a shift from his previous motorcycle leadership role.
Malaysia's police force will deploy personnel to aviation security teams at airports as part of strengthened security measures following a drug smuggling case involving a local pilot detained in Indonesia.
The Royal Malaysia Police launched a 500-page book documenting its experiences across 13 UN peacekeeping missions, showcasing Malaysia's evolution into an internationally respected policing entity and its humanitarian contributions globally.
Malaysia's departing Deputy Inspector-General of Police insists the force must apply the law equally regardless of political affiliation to earn public respect and international standing.