KUALA LUMPUR: On Tuesday (March 25), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) marked its 218th anniversary, with the sacrifices and contributions of the force in safeguarding the nation’s security and peace continuing to be remembered and praised by the public, in line with its motto, “Ready to Serve”.
Maintaining the theme “Police and 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 featured a special screening of a video clip titled Tolak Rasuah (Reject Corruption) and a recitation of the 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, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, and 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 Deputy Comm Zulkafli Sariaat.
Perak deputy police chief DCP Zulkafli Sariaat (left) handing over certificates of appreciation at the 218th Police Day celebrations. – Photo: Bernama
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.
In Negri Sembilan, the celebration was held in Seremban with the participation of over 250 police personnel.
State deputy chief Senior Asst Comm Muhammad Idzam Jaafar presented certificates of appreciation to 20 officers and personnel who demonstrated service excellence.
Additionally, 33 individuals, including representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate figures, members of the public, private companies, and media, were also recognised for their collaboration with law enforcement.
In Pahang, a total of 350 officers, personnel, and public servants attended the 218th Police Day celebration in Kuantan.
At the event, acting Pahang deputy police chief SAC Datuk Mohd Yusri Othman presented certificates of appreciation to 18 officers and personnel who displayed outstanding performance in their duties, as well as two members of the Police Family Association (PERKEP). – Bernama
Police officers and rank-and-file personnel recite their oaths during Police Day celebrations. – Photo: Bernama