Kuala Lumpur: Today marks the 218th anniversary of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), with the sacrifices and contributions of the force in safeguarding the nation’s security and peace, in line with its motto, ‘Ready to Serve’, continue to be remembered and praised by the public.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, maintaining the theme ‘The Police and the Community Are Inseparable’, the 218th Police Day celebration was held simultaneously across the country to honour the dedication of the ‘Sang Saka Biru’.

In the capital, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the celebration at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL), which also featured a special screening of a video clip titled Tolak Rasuah (Reject Corruption) and recitation of poem Nafas Perjuangan (Breath of Struggle) by Insp Nik Mustakim Nek Musa, Insp Adi Saufi Majid, and Sub Insp Yusuf Ramji.

Also present were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain as well as his deputy Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.

In PERAK, the celebration held at the Police Air Force Team Training Base (PLPGU) in Ipoh was graced by Deputy Perak Police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat.

During the event, which saw the gathering of 286 personnel from the state’s Police Contingent, Zulkafli also presented appreciation letters to officers, personnel, and strategic partners who have consistently contributed and shown commitment to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in Perak.