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 | |
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Ibu Pejabat Polis Diraja Malaysia | |
Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia | |
Bukit Aman as seen from the bottom of the hill. | |
Coordinates | 3.148107°N 101.688181°E |
Site information | |
Owner | Ministry of Home Affairs |
Controlled by | Royal Malaysia Police |
Site history | |
In use | 1871–present |
Battles/wars | Selangor Civil War |
Garrison information | |
Garrison |
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Occupants | Inspector-General of Police Deputy Inspector-General of Police |
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