Mohd Khalid Ismail
Mohd Khalid Ismail | |
|---|---|
| محمد خالد إسماعيل | |
 Commissioner of Royal Malaysian Police, Mohd Khalid Ismail | |
| 15th Inspector-General of Police (Malaysia) | |
| Assumed office 23 June 2025 | |
| Monarch | Ibrahim Iskandar |
| Prime Minister | Anwar Ibrahim |
| Minister | Saifuddin Nasution Ismail |
| Deputy | Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay |
| Preceded by | Razarudin Husain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohd Khalid bin Ismail 8 April 1965 Manong, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Malaysia |
| Alma mater | Universiti Teknologi MARA (DPA) International Islamic University Malaysia (LLB, MCL) |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Mohd Khalid bin Ismail (Jawi: محمد خالد بن إسماعيل; born 8 April 1965) is a Malaysian police officer who has served as the 15th Inspector-General of Police (IGP) since June 2025.[1] Prior to his appointment, he was the director of Bukit Aman special branch department from May 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Mohd Khalid bin Ismail was born on 8 April 1965 in Manong, Kuala Kangsar, Perak. He obtained a diploma in public administration from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 1986. In 2008, he graduated with a bachelor of laws with honours from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He later completed a master's degree in comparative laws at the same university in 2013.[2]
Career
[edit]Mohd Khalid began his career with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) on 5 April 1987 after completing his general police training earlier that year. His first posting was at the special branch division at Bukit Aman police headquarters.[2] He served there until 1999. Subsequently, from 2002 to 2004, he was posted to the special branch in Gombak. Between 2008 and 2010, he held the position of deputy superintendent of police (DSP) FCCC at the special branch, Bukit Aman.[2]
From 2010 to 2013, Mohd Khalid served as superintendent of social extremist threats at the special branch, Bukit Aman. In 2013 to 2014, he was appointed as superintendent of security protection, also at the special branch, Bukit Aman. Between 2014 and 2018, he was posted as a police attaché and Security Liaison Officer (SLO) at the High Commission of Malaysia in London, United Kingdom. From 2018 to 2021, he served as the head of the special branch in Pahang.[2]
Mohd Khalid was later appointed as senior assistant director of E2, special branch, Bukit Aman, from 2021 to 2022. From 2022 to 2023, he held the position of deputy director I of the special branch. On 10 April 2023, he was promoted to director of the special branch, a role he continued to serve in on a contract basis after his official retirement on 8 April 2025.[2]
On 23 June 2025, Mohd Khalid was appointed as the inspector-general of police (IGP) for a two-year term until 22 June 2027. His appointment was made by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on the advice of the prime minister and based on the recommendation of the police force commission.[2] He became the second IGP to be appointed without previously serving as deputy inspector-general.[a]
Honours
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Malaysia :
Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
Recipient of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (2019)
Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal (2024)
Royal Malaysia Police :
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PGPP) (2023)[3]
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PSPP)
Recipient of the National Hero Service Medal (PJPN)
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2023)[4]
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2018)[5]
Perak :
Knight Commander of the Order of Taming Sari (DPTS) – Dato' Pahlawan (2024)[6][7]
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Abdul Hamid Bador and Mohamad Fuzi Harun were exceptions, having served as acting DIGs before their appointments.
References
[edit]- ^ "Special Branch chief Khalid Ismail is new IGP". Free Malaysia Today. 20 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f "Mohd Khalid Ismail dilantik Ketua Polis Negara yang baharu". Malaysia Gazette (in Malay). 20 June 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Pengarah Cawangan Khas Bukit Aman dahului senarai penerima Darjah Kepahlawanan Pasukan Polis". Berita Harian. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Deputy IGP heads list of Pahang Sultan's birthday awards and honours list". The Star. 4 August 2023.
- ^ Shahrinnahar Latib (7 December 2018). "178 terima darjah kebesaran serta pingat Pahang" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ Zahratulhayat Mat Arif (1 November 2024). "Keeper of Rulers' Seal heads list of Perak state award recipients". New Straits Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Muhammad Zulsyamini Sufian Suri (31 October 2024). "Penyimpan Mohor Besar Raja-Raja ketuai 213 senarai penerima pingat" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 1 November 2024.