Malaysia's Deputy Police Chief Proposes Review of Top Police Rank Structure

Malaysia's Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, has called for a review and restructuring of the grading system for the highest positions within the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Khan believes the current structure is not commensurate with the significant responsibilities and demanding workload shouldered by senior police officials.

Khan clarified that this proposal is not driven by his impending retirement but is a matter he has openly discussed with the Minister of Home Affairs. He explained that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) holds the rank of Turus 2, while the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) is graded Jusa A. Khan argues that the DIG should be ranked as Turus 3, with all Directors also being Jusa A, followed by Police Commissioners as Jusa B, to ensure a more logical and aligned hierarchy.

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I said there needs to be a correction, a reorganization; there are some mistakes or irregularities in the PDRM structure. If you look at the Inspector-General of Police, it's Turus 2, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) is Jusa A. Actually, the DIG should be Turus 3, all Directors Jusa A, then Police Commissioners Jusa B, then it would be aligned.

He further stressed that the PDRM's structure should not be directly compared to that of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM). Khan pointed out that the military comprises three services, and while they might receive three Jusa A positions, the PDRM has ten departments. With the daily increase in population and the corresponding rise in workload, the police force requires more investigative officers. Therefore, Khan asserts that a distinction in grading and structure is necessary.

Ayob Khan reiterated that his suggestion is not for his personal benefit, given his imminent retirement. Instead, he aims to ensure that the welfare and future career structure of PDRM officers are adequately considered and addressed by the government.

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The structure of PDRM should not be compared to the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) because both organizations have different functions and needs. The military has three services. It's not necessarily that the military gets three JUSA A, and we also get three... we have 10 departments. Every day there is an increase in population, our workload is heavy, and we need more investigative officers. So there must be a difference.