Decline In Index Crime Boosts Malaysia’s Ranking In Global Peace Index 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rise by four positions to rank 13th in the Global Peace Index 2025 is attributed to a 6.4 per cent decline in index crime and an additional 9,000 security operations conducted at borders and nationwide, said Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail.

Mohd Khalid said the achievement reflects the effectiveness of coordinated efforts by enforcement agencies under the Home Ministry, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

“Although there were several incidents and events that drew attention during the study period from March 2025 to March 2026, the overall security level in this blessed nation remains good and under control,” he said.

He said this while speaking at the 219th Police Day Commemoration celebration officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Police Training Centre (PULAPOL) here today.

Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, Deputy Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah and Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

The Global Peace Index 2025 saw Malaysia ranked 13th among the most peaceful countries in the world and second in Southeast Asia.

Elaborating further, Mohd Khalid said the Royal Malaysia Police is now facing the challenge of ensuring the force remains relevant as the nation’s premier law enforcement agency in meeting the government’s aspirations and public expectations.

Citing the attacks on the Pinggiran Subang police station in Selangor in 2017 and the Ulu Tiram police station in Johor in 2024, which claimed the lives of police personnel, he said such incidents show that there are still parties bold enough to challenge the law and national authority, and that these acts also constitute an affront to enforcement institutions.

He stressed the need to upgrade infrastructure at critical premises and amend existing laws to make them more progressive and aligned with current needs.

Meanwhile, Mohd Khalid also expressed appreciation for the government’s continued commitment and tangible support for the welfare of PDRM personnel, including a total allocation of RM12.063 billion for the force this year and RM200 million to expand service networks and information technology facilities at police stations and residential quarters nationwide.

Police Day, themed  “Polis dan Masyarakat Berpisah Tiada” (Police and Community Are Inseparable), is celebrated annually on March 25 in Malaysia to commemorate the contributions, sacrifices and dedication of PDRM personnel in maintaining national security and public order.

It also marks the historic establishment of the police force on March 25, 1807, in Penang following the Charter of Justice.

--  BERNAMA