Kuala lumpur: A total of 24 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) personnel have been dismissed for corruption from January 2023 to October this year, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said. The dismissals involved eight personnel in 2023, four in 2024, and 12 in 2025, reflecting the government’s commitment to a zero-corruption policy.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, for 2025, 41 police officers received ‘Reject Corruption’ recognition certificates during the PDRM Integrity Day 2025, held on November 12. This highlights that despite public perceptions of corruption, many PDRM officers maintain integrity and discipline, warranting recognition, Shamsul Anuar stated during the debate on the Supply (Budget) Bill 2026 at the committee stage for the Home Ministry (KDN) in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Shamsul Anuar also mentioned that the government is developing a system to detect, prevent, and monitor corruption risks across all departments and levels within the PDRM. A total of 43 corruption risks have been identified through Corruption Risk Management (CRM) and Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA), with 170 additional control measures designated as action plans under the PDRM corruption prevention system.
Regarding the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS), Shamsul Anuar noted that the agency is currently managing 22 entry points, with 6,218 staff transferred from six agencies to consolidate border operations under a single administration. The agencies involved are the Immigration Department, the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department, the Road Transport Department, the Department of Wildlife Protection and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (Perhilitan), the Ministry of Health, and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
Additionally, Shamsul Anuar said there is no need to amend the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 or the Arms Act 1960 to allow People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) members to use firearms for any purpose, including pest eradication. Any request for RELA members to assist in operations must be directed through Perhilitan and PDRM, adhering to the provisions of both acts.
The Dewan Rakyat subsequently approved the estimated operating and development expenditure of RM21,182,930,100 for the ministry under Budget 2026 by a majority voice vote, following debate by 24 MPs.