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The Royal Malaysia Police

Zakaria haji Ahmad and Jamshah Mustapha

The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) or Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) is entrusted with law and order functions that encompass civilian policing and paramilitary duties. A national police force, it is nevertheless organized territorially at the state and district levels. It is also organized in functional formations charged with specific policing duties. The RMP's role is integral to the rule of law.

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  • The history of Malaysia’s police force
  • Structure and role
Police

The Air Unit is primarily used in aerial survelliance operations.