Brief history of the Royal Malaysia Police


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 17 May 2005

The Straits Settlements 

- The beginnings of a modern police force can be traced back to 1807 with the introduction of the “Charter of Justice” in Penang, which cleared the laws enforced by police. A second charter was issued in 1825.  

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