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Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP

He takes over from Tan Sri Razarudin Husain who retires today after devoting 42 years to the Royal Malaysia Police.

Updated 11 months ago · Published on 20 Jun 2025 3:57PM

Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP
Mohd Khalid has experience serving at the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters, contingents and abroad. - June 20, 2025

FORMER Special Branch Director, Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail has been appointed as Inspector-General of Police for a period of two years from 23 June 2025 to 22 June 2027.

He takes over from Tan Sri Razarudin Husain who retires today after devoting 42 years to the Royal Malaysia Police.

Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the appointment of Mohd Khalid on a contract basis after retirement is stipulated under Clauses 4 and 5 of Article 140 of the Federal Constitution.

It is approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong with the advice of the Prime Minister upon the recommendation of the Police Force Commission.

“The Madani Government would like to congratulate Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail on this appointment,” he said in a statement today.

Mohd Khalid was born on April 8, 1965 in Manong, Perak and graduated with a Master's Degree in Comparative Laws from the International Islamic University of Malaysia.

He is a very experienced officer in the field of intelligence/security since he began serving in the PDRM team on April 5, 1987 when he was placed in the Special Branch of the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters, after completing General Policing Training in the same year.

Mohd Khalid has experience serving at the Bukit Aman Police Headquarters, contingents and abroad.

Based on his extensive experience in the field of policing, Mohd Khalid has high competence and leadership skills to continue the continuity and responsibility of leading the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Saifuddin also expressed his highest appreciation to Razarudin for all the contributions and dedicated services he has given throughout his tenure as Inspector-General of Police since June 23, 2023. – June 20, 2025

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