Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP
Khalid Ismail has been heading the Special Branch since May 2023. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA : Bukit Aman Special Branch director Khalid Ismail has been appointed as the new inspector-general of police on a two-year contract, effective June 23.
He will take over as the nation's top cop from Razarudin Husain, whose term ends on June 22.
Razarudin, who was appointed as the IGP for a two-year term in June 2023, had said he would not extend his contract out of respect for his mother's wishes.
Khalid, 60, joined the police force in April 1987 and began his career with the Special Branch at Bukit Aman.
He has held various key positions, including deputy director of Special Branch I, and security liaison officer at the Malaysian high commission in London.
He was appointed as Special Branch director in April 2023 before reaching the mandatory retirement age in April 2025. His service was then extended on a contract basis, which remains in effect.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in a statement the appointment was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, in accordance with Articles 140(4) and 140(5) of the Federal Constitution, on the advice of the prime minister and recommendation of the Police Force Commission.
He thanked Razarudin for his services and congratulated Khalid on his appointment.
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