Mohd Khalid appointed IGP on contract, effective June 23

KUALA LUMPUR: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has consented to the appointment of Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail as the new Inspector-General of Police on a two-year contract, effective from June 23, 2025, to June 22, 2027.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced the appointment today, stating that it was made in accordance with Clauses 4 and 5 of Article 140 of the Federal Constitution, based on the advice of the prime minister and the recommendation of the Police Force Commission.

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