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The Police force is led by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP). The post is currently held by Tan Sri Mohd Bakri Hj Omar . Anti-riot force known as Federal Reserve Unit makes up part of the police force. In addition to the Federal Reserve Unit, the Police maintains 2 paramilitary divisions: the '''General Operations Force''', which grew out of the Emergency Jungle Squads, and the '''Special Operations Force''', modelled on SWAT templates. HISTORY Modern police force in Malaya and Malaysia started in 1807 when a police force was established in Penang . Most of the officers were British of origin. Soon, several similar organizations were introduced to the Straits Settlements and other Malay States , particularly to the Federated Malay States . These organizations, however, were not integrated and were independent of each other. This changed after World War II ; police forces all across Malaya were streamlined and placed under a single administration. That administration was known as the ''Civil Affair Police Force'' and was headed by H.B. Longworthy . During the Malayan Emergency that took place from 1948 till 1960, the force along with the military played a huge role in defeating the communist insurgency. One of the better known conflicts between the police and Communists is the Bukit Kepong Incident , in which Communist forces launched an assault against the Bukit Kepong police station, killing most of the officers there. In July 24, 1958, the organization was renamed as the ''Royal Federation of Malayan Police''. Upon the formation of Malaysia in 1963, it was renamed to its current name. CONTROVERSY The Royal Malaysian Police has been accused of misused of power and exercising excessive power. See Squatgate . |
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