KUALA LUMPUR: The four-day 2026 Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department Obstacle Course Challenge has proven to be an important platform in strengthening the operational readiness of the department's personnel, says its director Comm Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri.
He said the competition, held from Sunday to Wednesday (July 19 to 22), involved 20 teams and 320 officers and personnel from various formations under the department.
Participants were required to complete 14 checkpoints designed to test their physical fitness, mental endurance, tactical skills, decision-making under pressure and teamwork.
"These are all core competencies required in the department's actual operations," Comm Yusri told reporters after the competition's closing ceremony at the Central Brigade General Operations Force (GOF) firing range on Wednesday.
"The competition is not just about identifying the best team. It also serves as a strategic platform to strengthen the culture of continuous training, enhance professionalism, and ensure that all officers and personnel are always prepared to face challenges involving internal security and public order.
"In line with the department's aspiration of Integrity In Service, Professional In Operation, every participant demonstrated discipline, integrity, leadership and a strong fighting spirit throughout the competition."
Comm Yusri said these values formed the foundation of a competent and professional workforce that would continue to earn public trust.
Meanwhile, Bravo Squadron of the 69 Commando Battalion, Special Operations Force (PGK), successfully defended its overall title after undergoing an intensive 56-day training programme.
Bravo Squadron commander Deputy Supt Wan Nurhisham Wan Isa said the team trained at its base in Ulu Kinta, Perak, and made several visits to the competition venue to familiarise themselves with the obstacle course.
"We underwent various forms of training to improve our stamina and overall capabilities. We also came here several times to test the track as part of our preparations," he said.
DSP Wan Nurhisham said the squadron had now won the overall title for the third consecutive edition, having also emerged champions in 2023 and 2025.
"This year we managed to retain the championship. The individual title was decided by only a split second, but we are grateful to have maintained our overall crown," he said.
Looking ahead, he said the squadron would focus on developing new talent to ensure its long-term success.
"We already have a strong team, but we need to continue grooming new members from time to time to maintain the championship," he said.
He added that rainy weather during the competition was the biggest challenge, forcing the team to adjust its strategy after preparing under mostly dry conditions.
"Despite the weather, we adapted our strategy and were still able to defend our title," he said.
