Kuala lumpur: Last year, the roar of a high-powered BMW R 1250 RT motorcycle accompanied Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri when he led the police detachment at the National Day parade; but this year, he will be leading the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) contingent to the sound of horse hooves.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the director of the Department of Internal Security and Public Order (KDNKA) will be riding a white horse named Al-Sakb to lead the 595-strong PDRM contingent comprising senior and junior police officers at the 69th National Day Parade at Dataran Putrajaya this Monday. He stated that the Federal Reserve Unit's Mounted Unit, consisting of 20 officers and personnel alongside 20 horses, would head the contingent.
Mohd Yusri noted that transitioning from leading a motorcycle detachment to the Mounted Unit offered a different experience and presented a new challenge for him as the KDNKA director. 'Previously, when I was the director of the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), I led the department's team on a BMW R 1250 RT motorcycle. Now, as KDNKA director, I will lead the KDNKA contingent or detachment on horseback. It is quite different and presents a challenge for me,' he shared with Bernama after the 2026 National Day celebration's full rehearsal.
Having previously headed JSPT and the Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK), Mohd Yusri mentioned that he had undergone more than a month of training to prepare for the parade, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the Mounted Unit and the entire contingent's movements were orderly and in sync on the day of the celebration. 'I will ensure that everything runs smoothly and perfectly, thereby upholding the image of PDRM and KDNKA,' he said, noting that preparations for the KDNKA contingent were at an optimal level.
Mohd Yusri also invited the public to attend with their families on Aug 31 to enliven the celebration and embrace the spirit of independence. 'Alhamdulillah, preparations and training have gone well. We pray that the weather will improve and everyone will be able to attend and experience the National Day atmosphere with their families,' he added.
Beyond the Mounted Unit, KDNKA will also present various elements, including the General Operations Force (GOF) and the Air Operations Force, highlighting the diversity of PDRM's functions and operational capabilities. Among the anticipated attractions are the 10 newly acquired All Terrain Tactical Assault E-Bikes (ATEB), which are high-performance and durable electric motorcycles supplied to the GOF for security and border patrol duties, high-risk special operations, and conflict management.
PDRM's capabilities from land to air will be further demonstrated through a flypast by an AW139 helicopter operated by the force. The PDRM contingent's appearance at this year's parade will also spotlight the skills of 16 K9 Unit dogs, elite force personnel, and tactical electric motorcycle technology. The combination of traditional elements, experience, operational capabilities, and modern technology will come together under the banner 'Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada' as the Sang Saka Biru contingent passes the main stage.