Kuala Lumpur: The mixed public perceptions, particularly on social media, regarding the credibility of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in handling high-profile cases remain a significant challenge for the entire police force in improving its service delivery. Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that despite frequent viral criticisms and baseless accusations, the public continues to place their trust and high expectations in the police force to ensure the country’s well-being.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Razarudin expressed hope that with a strength of over 134,000 personnel, the public will play their role in strengthening service delivery and upholding the integrity of the police force through the Public Complaints Management System. He made these remarks in his opening speech at the 218th Police Day Celebration, attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Police Training Centre.
Present at the event were Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. Razarudin highlighted that the police force faced mixed perceptions from the public last year, following several high-profile cases, including the arrest of an Israeli man with firearms and ammunition, and the attack on the Ulu Tiram Police Station in Johor.
He noted other incidents such as the intrusion at the Datuk Keramat Police Station in Penang and the uncovering of the religious exploitation case involving Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings Sdn Bhd. Emphasizing crime prevention and reducing negative public perception, Razarudin stressed the importance of strengthening police-community relations under the theme ‘The Police and the Community Are Inseparable.’
PDRM has enhanced collaboration with ministries, government agencies, local authorities, and international sectors to empower professionalism and efficiency within the force. Razarudin also expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the RM11.33 billion allocation under the 2025 Budget and the RM30 million operational budget for facility maintenance.
A total of 18 construction projects for district police headquarters, police stations, quarters, and other facilities have been approved, with financial implications exceeding RM2.3 billion under the Fifth Rolling Plan of the 12th Malaysia Plan for 2025, marking the highest number of approved projects compared to previous years.