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Royal Malaysian police (RMP)

The Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) is a uniformed national and federal police force, headquartered in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. As a governmental law enforcement agency, its primary mission is to maintain law and order, uphold the rule of law, and ensure national security and public peace across Malaysia. Its main areas of activity include crime prevention, intelligence gathering, and counter-terrorism. Established in 1807, the RMP is recognised for its significant contributions, such as defeating communist insurgency and combating international terrorism, playing a crucial role in the nation’s stability and development.

Royal Malaysian police (RMP)

‘Barrage of questions’: Malaysian Indians least likely to be scammed, police say

Despite all races being equally targeted, ethnic Indians lost the least because they would keep questioning until the scammers gave up.

Malaysian woman’s apology for damaging double-parked car triggers outcry

Ashes for ransom: the bizarre rise of urn thefts in Malaysia

Malaysia’s government accused of using law to silence critics

Civil society groups say an investigation into an alleged plot to topple the government risks shrinking civic space.

Malaysia had him on bail for child abuse. The US had other plans

Zobaidul Amin allegedly told victims the police would never find him. He was living in Malaysia, after all. Then the FBI put him on a plane.

Viral clip of Malaysian man clinging to ex-wife’s moving car leads to arrest

Police said the man clung to the car for around 2km and that he tested positive for ketamine use.

Malaysian police arrest student for desecrating Koran in viral social media post

The post, which reportedly shows a photo of a man stepping on the holy book, has sparked public outrage and concerns over religious harmony.

Malaysian police face off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint

The encounter at Johor Bahru land checkpoint also saw another officer hit the car’s bonnet with a traffic cone to stop the errant motorist.

Caucasian ‘sugar daddy’ sextortion scam lands Malaysian in Singapore jail

Rajwant Singh Gill Narajan Singh was sentenced to 12 years in jail for pretending to be a rich white man and coercing women into sex.

Fast and furious: Malaysian streetwear boss suspended after road rage video

The Stoned & Co co-founder, seen on camera tailgating and blocking a car after being honked at, has apologised for his ‘poor judgment’.

‘We are not criminals’: Malaysian LGBTQ event faces conservative backlash

Police have launched an investigation into ‘Glamping With Pride’ after Islamic authorities raised an outcry.

31 Malaysians repatriated from Myanmar job scam syndicate

The job scam victims rescued from a Myawaddy job syndicate return home safely after intensive diplomatic negotiations and a 26-hour land journey.

‘Was he the Hulk?’: Malaysian officer goes viral after ripping off car door

The officer became an unlikely internet sensation when a dashcam video showed him ripping apart a suspect’s car door ‘like a banana leaf’.

Malaysian religious leaders urged to provide evidence of South Korean ‘cult’

Perlis state’s senior Islamic scholar alleged Muslim political elites were linked to the ‘deviant’ cult movement.

Anger mounts over missing Malaysian girl linked to religious conversion

The long-standing custody row has reignited after her mother staged a march demanding that police enforce a court order to find the girl.

Malaysian AG says no proof linking Namewee to Taiwanese influencer’s death

The 42-year-old Malaysian will be released on police bail on Thursday while investigations into Iris Hsieh’s death are ongoing.

Malaysian police defend bodyguards’ viral leap onto moving car at Asean summit

The female bodyguards’ leap onto a moving SUV thrilled social media users. Police say it was well-rehearsed and not ‘showboating’.

Iris Hsieh’s death in Malaysia: publicist mourns ‘gentle yet strong’ friend

He urged Malaysian police to carry out a thorough investigation after rapper Namewee was arrested in connection with Hsieh’s death.

Taiwanese influencer’s death: Malaysian rapper Namewee surrenders to police

‘I will not run away,’ the rapper said in a video of him outside a police station before voluntarily turning himself in.

Rapper Namewee faces drug charges, denies link to Taiwanese influencer’s death

Namewee was reportedly discussing a film collaboration in a hotel room last month with Iris Hsieh, who was later found dead in a bathtub.

Malaysian school system faces crisis after 4 arrested for second gang rape

Malaysians are voicing concern about the safety of their children after a recent spate of violent incidents in schools.

14-year-old boy arrested in fatal Malaysia school stabbing

Police found two sharp objects after a 16-year-old female student was stabbed. An investigation and school safety review are now underway.

Malaysia calls off search for missing couple from China on Sabah dive island

Yu Xiaopeng and his girlfriend, Fan Qin, checked into the Sutera Mantanani Resort on October 4 and were due to leave the next day.

6 arrested in Malaysia over nudity in marriage course

At least four people were involved in ‘instances of undress’ at the event organised by a couple, according to Selangor police.

China’s visa-free policy in spotlight, death of top oncologist: 7 highlights

From China’s visa-free policy paying dividends to the death of a top oncologist, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Malaysian police hunt Pakistani man accused of child sex abuse

Authorities are searching for the 25-year-old in connection with alleged assaults on three boys and a teenager in Shah Alam.

Malaysia’s latest gangland shooting linked to international crime syndicate

A series of gun attacks over the past few weeks has triggered fear among Malaysians as most occurred out in the open.

Malaysian student murder: 3 arrested, all known to the victim

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found dead in her dormitory on Tuesday, with no signs of forced entry into the unit.