Johor Polls: PDRM Mobilises 3,565 Personnel To Ensure Smooth Early Voting

JOHOR BAHRU, July 6  -- The Johor contingent of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has mobilised 3,565 personnel to ensure that the early voting process for the 16th Johor state election tomorrow proceeds smoothly, safely and in an orderly manner. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the deployment comprises 647 officers, 2,806 rank-and-file personnel, and 112 civilian staff. He said the personnel would be responsible for security at early voting centres, escorting ballot boxes, traffic control, crime prevention patrols, operations room duties, monitoring strategic locations, and enforcing the law in all areas involved. “Ahead of tomorrow’s early voting, the police are now at full operational readiness to ensure that the entire early voting process is conducted safely, smoothly and in an orderly manner,” he said in a statement today. Ab Rahaman said early voting tomorrow would involve 64 polling centres across Johor, comprising 53 police early voting centres and 11 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) early voting centres. He said a total of 12,710 police personnel have been registered as early voters for the 16th Johor state election, with 12,067 set to cast their ballots at early voting centres tomorrow, while the remaining 643 will vote by post. The police would continue to enhance their level of operational readiness, monitoring and enforcement throughout the early voting process and for the remainder of the 16th Johor state election period. “Any violation of the law will be dealt with firmly, fairly and with integrity, without compromise,” he said. He also called on the public to continue complying with the law, respect the democratic process and extend their full cooperation to personnel on duty to ensure that the 16th Johor state election is conducted in a peaceful, harmonious, safe and orderly manner. Overall, the 16th Johor state election has drawn 172 candidates contesting 56 state assembly seats, with polling scheduled for July 11. -- BERNAMA 

JOHOR BAHRU, July 6  — The Johor contingent of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has mobilised 3,565 personnel to ensure that the early voting process for the 16th Johor state election tomorrow proceeds smoothly, safely and in an orderly manner. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the deployment comprises 647 officers, 2,806 rank-and-file […]

Insult allegations: PDRM investigating officer linked to viral video in China – IGP

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 23 -- The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has opened a disciplinary investigation paper against one of its members who went viral following allegations of insulting local residents while travelling in China recently. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the personnel in question were still on duty as usual at the moment. "I ask all parties to remain calm and PDRM will conduct the investigation as best as possible... not only from a disciplinary perspective, but if there is a violation of the law, appropriate action will be taken," he told reporters today. He reminded all police officers and members to always maintain a code of conduct when they are in the country or abroad as they are subject to the force's regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs), even if they are not wearing uniforms. The controversy involving an influencer who is also a police officer also received widespread coverage in foreign media after he was accused of shouting inappropriate words while covering his nose in a public place in the country. Earlier, Mohd Khalid officiated the Opening Ceremony of the 42nd Annual General Meeting of the Malaysian Retired Senior Police Officers Association (RESPA) at the Kuala Lumpur PDRM College here. Regarding the welfare of retirees, he hoped that the government could reconsider reviewing the allowance rates for national heroes to help this group face the current cost of living challenges. He said the issue involving the allowances for recipients of the Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP) and Pingat Gagah Berani (PGB) awards was also raised by RESPA President Datuk Meor Chek Hussein Mahayuddin since the rates had not been reviewed since 17 years ago, in 2009. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, JUNE 23 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has opened a disciplinary investigation paper against one of its members who went viral following allegations of insulting local residents while travelling in China recently. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the personnel in question were still on duty as usual at […]

PDRM Deploys 11,926 Personnel For Johor State Election

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will deploy 11,926 officers and personnel to ensure security and the smooth conduct of the upcoming Johor State Election. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the deployment will be carried out in five phases throughout the election process. “The deployment will be adjusted according to operational needs,” he told a press conference at the Johor Police Contingent Headquarters today. In addition, Ab Rahaman said the Johor Police Contingent had received additional manpower support from units under the Internal Security and Public Order Department (KDNKA) to maintain public order He said it involved 54 officers and 701 personnel from the General Operations Force, Federal Reserve Unit, PDRM Air Unit and Marine Police Force. Ab Rahaman said that for nomination day on June 27, a total of 4,832 officers and personnel will be deployed to ensure the smooth running of the process, including security and traffic control aspects. He said that throughout the campaign period, from after nomination day until 11.59 pm on July 10, a total of 3,903 personnel will be deployed to monitor all campaign activities, ceramah, gatherings and political programmes. On polling day, July 11, Ab Rahaman said a total of 11,814 police officers and personnel will be deployed statewide to assist the Election Commission (EC) in overseeing the voting process and ensuring voters can carry out their responsibilities safely. He also said the police would take strict action against any form of provocation, threats, incitement, the spread of fake news and hate speech involving the royal institution, religion and race (3R), which could affect public order. Meanwhile, he said a total of 12,710 police officers and personnel in Johor were eligible for early voting in the state election based on the electoral roll gazetted by the EC as of May 31. --BERNAMA

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) will deploy 11,926 officers and personnel to ensure security and the smooth conduct of the upcoming Johor State Election. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the deployment will be carried out in five phases throughout the election process. “The deployment will be adjusted […]

World Cup 2026: PDRM launches Ops Soga XI to curb illegal gambling, betting during

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 10 -- The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has launched Ops Soga XI nationwide to combat illegal gambling activities which are expected to increase in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will take place tomorrow until July 19. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the integrated operation involved all state contingents.    "This operation focuses on monitoring and taking action against online gambling and betting syndicates, as well as platforms or websites that carry out online gambling and betting activities and promotions through social media accounts." "This operation also focuses on physical gambling and betting activities involving illegal gambling and betting premises, individuals who bet, betting agents and premises or individuals who promote physical gambling and betting," he said in a statement here today. Kumar said the operation was also joined by various enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the Communications and Multimedia Commission and Bank Negara, to identify and block platforms, websites and transactions used by illegal gambling and betting syndicates. He advised the public not to be involved in any form of illegal gambling and betting, whether as a player, bettor, agent, bookmaker or organiser. "Strict action will be taken in accordance with relevant legal provisions including the Open Gambling Houses Act 1953, the Betting Act 1953, the Penal Code and the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA)," he said. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 10 — The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has launched Ops Soga XI nationwide to combat illegal gambling activities which are expected to increase in conjunction with the 2026 FIFA World Cup which will take place tomorrow until July 19. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M Kumar said the integrated operation […]

PDRM begins early preparations to face Johor state election – Saifuddin Nasution

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has begun various early preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the 16th Johor State Election (PRN). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this includes the assignment of personnel, security aspects, logistics and coordination between agencies. He said early preparation was very important, to enable all security-related plans to be carefully arranged, and to allow every operational requirement to be identified in advance. "What is important is that the people can carry out their responsibilities comfortably and confidently, while a healthy democratic atmosphere continues to be maintained." "God willing, with careful preparations and the cooperation of all parties, the Johor state election will be carried out smoothly, peacefully and harmoniously for the benefit of the people and the state of Johor," he said in a Facebook post today. Earlier, Saifuddin Nasution stopped by the Batu Pahat District Police Headquarters to hear a briefing regarding the preparations and level of preparedness of the security forces in facing the Johor state election. Yesterday, the Election Commission (EC) announced that a special meeting for the 16th Johor state election will be held on June 12, to discuss important dates for the Johor state election such as the date of the election writ, nomination day, polling day, the electoral roll that will be used and other preparations for the election. The Johor State Assembly was dissolved on Monday (June 1), after receiving the consent of the Regent Sultan of Johor Tunku Mahkota Ismail. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR: The Johor Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has begun various early preparations to ensure the smooth conduct of the 16th Johor State Election (PRN). Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said this includes the assignment of personnel, security aspects, logistics and coordination between agencies. He said early preparation was very important, to enable […]

Deputy IGP Calls for Stronger Integrity to Uphold Excellence in Police Force

KUANTAN, June 5 -- Strengthening integrity remains a fundamental pillar that must be reinforced among all personnel of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure excellence in service delivery, while effective supervision by senior officers must be aligned with established directives and actions. This was emphasised by Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay during a gathering and address with PDRM personnel from the Pahang contingent at Dewan Tun Razak here on Friday. Upon arrival, Tan Sri Ayob Khan was welcomed by Pahang Police Chief Dato’ Sri Yahaya Othman before attending a courtesy visit session and signing the visitors’ book. In his address, Tan Sri Ayob Khan urged all members of the police force to carry out their responsibilities with sincerity, integrity and a strong sense of accountability, while remaining steadfast in upholding religious values and high moral principles. He also reminded personnel to steer clear of all forms of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power in order to preserve public trust in the nation's police force. During the event, Tan Sri Ayob Khan also met with personnel from the Pahang Special Branch, where he shared his views and underscored the importance of enhancing the force’s security preparedness in facing evolving security challenges. Also present were heads of departments, district police chiefs and formation commanders from the Pahang contingent.

KUANTAN, June 5 — Strengthening integrity remains a fundamental pillar that must be reinforced among all personnel of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to ensure excellence in service delivery, while effective supervision by senior officers must be aligned with established directives and actions. This was emphasised by Deputy Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Ayob […]

AADK Records 3,625 Border Screenings, Over 1,000 Positive Cases Detected Since 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 2026– The National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) recorded 1,084 positive drug cases from inspections at the country’s border entry points for the period 2024 to March 31 this year. AADK director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said the number was obtained from screening of 3,625 Malaysians returning from neighbouring countries, especially during the festive […]

YB Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil Launches Computer Contribution Programme to Strengthen Police Digital Capabilities

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 APRIL -- Minister of Communications, YB Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil yesterday officiated the Computer Contribution Programme at the Brickfields District Police Headquarters, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within the police force. Held at the Brickfields IPD lobby, the ceremony was attended by Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook, alongside division heads, station police chiefs, and representatives from the Kuala Lumpur contingent as well as the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission. In his speech, YB Datuk Ahmad Fahmi highlighted that the contributed computers are intended to support the logistical needs of the police, particularly in strengthening their digital infrastructure and improving operational efficiency. “This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to advancing digitalisation within the Royal Malaysia Police, while enhancing the quality and efficiency of services delivered to the community,” he said. He added that the programme aligns with broader efforts to modernise public service systems and ensure that enforcement agencies are better equipped to meet current challenges. The event underscored strong collaboration between government agencies in promoting community safety and wellbeing, with officials noting the importance of continued cooperation in such initiatives. The ceremony concluded smoothly, symbolising the close relationship between the government and law enforcement, with hopes that the contribution will further strengthen policing operations and public service delivery. -- Minutes MY / Igneseous Noris -- Photo: Brickfields District Police

KUALA LUMPUR, 3 APRIL — Minister of Communications, YB Datuk Ahmad Fahmi Fadzil yesterday officiated the Computer Contribution Programme at the Brickfields District Police Headquarters, aimed at enhancing digital capabilities within the police force. Held at the Brickfields IPD lobby, the ceremony was attended by Brickfields District Police Chief ACP Hoo Chang Hook, alongside division […]

Police Probe Viral Upskirt Recording Incident at Subang Jaya Shopping Premises

SUBANG JAYA, March 31 — Police have launched an investigation following a viral video allegedly showing a male suspect recording or attempting to take photos beneath a customer’s skirt at a shopping premises in Subang Jaya on Saturday. The Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) confirmed that a report was lodged on March 29 at 1.16pm regarding the incident, said Subang Jaya OCPD Wan Azlan Wan Mamat in a press statement. Initial investigations revealed that the video had been circulated on social media platforms, including Facebook under the name “Yixin Siew” and Instagram account “yixin_0111”. Authorities believe the suspect was seen holding a mobile phone and engaging in inappropriate behaviour targeting a female shopper inside the premises. Police said investigations are actively underway to identify and locate both the suspect and the victim involved in the case. The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code, Section 14 of the Minor Offences Act 1955, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The public is advised not to spread or share any videos or recordings that may affect the dignity of the victim or interfere with police investigations. Instead, any information related to the incident should be channelled to the police to assist in the investigation. Members of the public who have any information related to the incident are urged to come forward by visiting the nearest police station or contacting ASP Siti Sarah Johari at 013-209 7958 or the Subang Jaya IPD hotline at 03-7862 7222. -- Minutes MY / Sugan Balan

SUBANG JAYA, March 31 — Police have launched an investigation following a viral video allegedly showing a male suspect recording or attempting to take photos beneath a customer’s skirt at a shopping premises in Subang Jaya on Saturday. The Subang Jaya District Police Headquarters (IPD) confirmed that a report was lodged on March 29 at […]

Man With 31 Criminal Records Arrested After KLIA Car Chase

Man With 31 Criminal Records Arrested After KLIA Car Chase

PUTRAJAYA — A police car chase in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) area yesterday led to the arrest of a local man with 31 prior criminal records. KLIA police chief ACP M. Ravi said the 30-year-old suspect rammed several public vehicles in an attempt to escape while being pursued by a mobile patrol vehicle […]