Bukit Aman

Bukit Aman (officially Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia) is a metonym for a large area that serves as the Royal Malaysia Police headquarters and has several police complexes. It is situated on a hill in Kuala Lumpur known as Bukit Ayang (later renamed Bukit Aman, which translates as 'Peace Hill') and houses several buildings that serve as the headquarters for some departments of the Royal Malaysia Police. The Malaysia Control Centre, a national level command and control facility, is also located here.

Royal Malaysia Police Headquarters
Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia
Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia
Bukit Aman as seen from the bottom of the hill.
Coordinates3.148107°N 101.688181°E / 3.148107; 101.688181
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Home Affairs
Controlled by Royal Malaysia Police
Site history
In use1871–present
Battles/warsSelangor Civil War
Garrison information
Garrison
  • Special Operations Command
  • Special Actions Unit
  • Bukit Aman Transportation Branch
OccupantsInspector-General of Police
Deputy Inspector-General of Police
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