KUALA LUMPUR: Outgoing Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has proposed that the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) are placed under a dedicated ministry, saying that its size and significance are on par with key sectors such as defence, health and education.
Razarudin said a formal proposal had been submitted to the Prime Minister and the Home Minister for consideration.
He said the idea is in line with international practices in countries such as China, Brazil, Vietnam, South Korea and Brunei, which have a dedicated police ministry.
"I see this as a crucial step to ensure PDRM remains relevant and capable, especially in adapting to the demands of globalisation and the digital era," he said during his speech at the handing-over ceremony and official retirement send-off at the Kuala Lumpur Police Training Centre (Pulapol) on Friday (June 20).
Earlier, Razarudin handed over the reins as the country's top cop to Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.
