Inspector-General of Police (Malaysia)
The Inspector-General of Police (abbreviation: IGP; Malay: Ketua Polis Negara — KPN), also known as the Chief of Police, is the highest-ranking police officer of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP; Malay: Polis Diraja Malaysia — PDRM). He was assisted by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG or DIGP; Malay: Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara — TKPN) or Deputy Police Inspector-General (DPIG), he reports to the Minister of Home Affairs. The IGP is based at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur which is the Headquarters of the RMP.
| Inspector-General of Royal Malaysia Police | |
|---|---|
| Ketua Polis Negara كتوا ڤوليس نڬارا | |
Logo of the Royal Malaysia Police | |
Incumbent Razarudin Husain since 23 June 2023 | |
| Royal Malaysia Police | |
| Style | Yang Berbahagia |
| Type | Inspector-general of police |
| Abbreviation | IGP |
| Member of | Police Force Commission |
| Reports to | Minister of Home Affairs |
| Seat | Jalan Bukit Aman, Tasik Perdana, 50560 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Appointer | Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of Prime Minister |
| Term length | mandatory retirement age at 60 |
| Constituting instrument | Article 140 (4)(5) |
| Precursor | Commissioner of Police of Malaya |
| Formation | 1963 |
| First holder | Claude Fenner |
| Deputy | Deputy Inspector-General of Police |
The current IGP is Razarudin Husain – having succeeded his predecessor, Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani in June 2023.
Inspectors-General of Police currently are mandated to retire once reach the age of 60, but may be extended upon exceptional circumstances.
When the Inspector-General of Police is unable to perform his duties, is absent from work, or is on vacation, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police shall assume the duties of the Inspector-General of Police.