KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has seen a 6.4% drop in index crime thanks to an increase in security operations nationwide.
The achievement reflects the effectiveness of coordinated efforts by enforcement agencies, particularly the Royal Malaysia Police, in ensuring public safety, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail (pic) said.
“Despite several incidents recorded during the review period from March 2025 to March 2026, the overall security situation in the country remains good and under control,” he said at the 219th Police Day celebration at Pulapol Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Index crimes are serious offences that are used to measure the annual crime index.
The IGP said the police are facing major challenges in remaining relevant amid increasingly complex and evolving security threats.
He said the force must continue to adapt and meet the expectations of both the government and the public without compromising its core responsibility to uphold the law.
“However, pressures and public perception will not undermine the police’s firmness in upholding justice based on the rule of law,” he said.
He also recalled several attacks on police personnel, including the 2017 shooting at the Pinggiran Subang police station and the 2024 attack at the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor, which left two officers dead and another seriously injured.
“We need improvements to infrastructure at critical premises, as well as amendments to existing laws, to ensure they remain progressive and relevant in addressing the complexity of current security threats,” he added.
Meanwhile, the IGP expressed appreciation for the government’s continued support, including a total allocation of RM12.063bil for 2026.
He said the government has also approved RM200mil to expand information and communications technology (ICT) facilities at police stations and quarters nationwide.
“This shows the government’s commitment is not merely rhetoric but translated into tangible action in strengthening national security,” he said.
