Professional Documents
Culture Documents
The flag and insignia of the Royal Malaysia Police has a blue-
coloured background which symbolises the Malaysian masses.
In the centre of the flag is the PDRM symbol coloured silver or
white. The police symbol is made up of an intersected Kris and
Ilang / Klewang machete. Above the PDRM symbol, there is a
tiger head in a garland of Paddy flowers, with a scroll
underneath bearing the name Polis Diraja Malaysia. Arabic
lettering in the Crown includes the words Allah on the right
and Muhammad on the left.
Kris and the Ilang sword[edit]
The Kris is an important symbol of the Malay Peninsula. This
particular weapon was used by Malay warriors in the past. Moon and star
According to Frey (2003), who concluded from
Sir Stamford Raffles' (1817) study of the Candi Sukuh, the kris The Moon and Star
came into existence around AD 1361. Others believe that early symbolizes Islam as the
forms were inspired by the daggers of the Dong-Son in Vietnam
(circa 300 BC). In the temples of Borobudur (825 CE) and official religion of Malaysia.
Prambanan (850CE), renderings of the Kris have been found.
The traditional machete, Ilang or Klewang symbolises the
states of Sarawak and Sabah in East Malaysia and it
represents the spirit of heroism of a multitude of ethnic tribes
such as the Dayak, Dusun, Bajau and Kadazan. Crown
The crown, depicted on the Royal
Malaysia Police insignia, is a panegyric
Paddy flower reference to the King of Malaysia,
Paddy flower is a reference to bestowing the "Royal" title to its name.
paddy and rice, the staple food The words Allah and Muhammad in
for Malaysians and it signifies Arabic, which respectively symbolize
national prosperity. Allah the Almighty and Muhammad as
the Messenger, signifies Islam as the
official religion and faith of RMP
Motto personnel are willing to uphold justice
The RMP motto represents and the security of the people of
Malaysia.
team spirit and determination.
Corporal (CPL)
Sergeant (SGT)
Sergeant Major (SM)
Deputy Superintendent of Police Superintendent of Police Assistant Commissioner of Assistant superintendent of Police
(DSP) (SUPT) Police (ACP)
(ASP)