Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain
Mohd Shuhaily bin Mohd Zain (Jawi: محمد سهوهاءيلي بن محمد زين; born 12 July 1972), or nicknamed as Haily, is a Malaysian police officer who has served as the director-general of the Border Control and Protection Agency of Malaysia (MCBA) since July 2025.[3] He also served as the director of the Criminal Investigation Department of Police from August 2023 until June 2025.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Mohd Shuhaily bin Mohd Zain was born in Kuala Lumpur on 12 July 1972. He is the eldest out of five siblings. His father, Mohd Zain bin Ismail was a traffic policeman in Kuala Lumpur. His father also served in Police Field Force (PPH) during the Second Communist Uprising in Malaysia.[5]
Mohd Shuhaily received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations from the International Islamic University Malaysia (UIAM). He also received intensive training from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) academy in Quantico, Virginia early mid 2002 during his rank as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). He also obtained his Master of Science (MSc) in Strategic Studies from the Nanyang Technological University (NTU).[6]
Police career
[edit]Mohd Shuhaily has served as Chief of Police for the Lower Perak District, Chief of Pahang Special Branch, deputy director of Bukit Aman Special Branch, Penang Police Chief and Kuala Lumpur Police Chief.[7] He was assigned to assume duties as the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of Police (JSJ) from 15 August 2023 replacing Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.[8]
List of departments
[edit]- Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (2001)
- Special Branch officer (2001)
- UN Police of monitoring officer in Kosovo for under United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (2002)
- Attache RMP in Embassy of Malaysia, Washington, D.C. (2003)
- OCPD Perak Tengah (now as Seri Iskandar, Perak) (???)
- Chief of Pahang Contingent Special Branch (???)
- Deputy Chief of Special Branch, Bukit Aman (???)
- Chief Police of Penang (2020–2022)
- Chief Police of Kuala Lumpur (2022)
- Director of Criminal Investgiaton Department, Bukit Aman (2023–2025)
- Director of the Border Control and Protection Agency of Malaysia (2025–present)
Personal life
[edit]Mohd Shuhaily married Ennie Salina Roseli on 23 December 2007.
Honours
[edit]Honours of Malaysia
[edit]
Malaysia :
Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)[note 1]
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)[note 2]
Recipient of the United Nations Missions Service Medal (PNBB) with "KOSOVO" clasp
Royal Malaysia Police :
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PSPP)
Pahang :
Grand Knight of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SSAP) – Dato' Sri (2023)[9]
Knight Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (DSAP) – Dato' (2017)[10]
Penang :
Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2023)[11]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ ISMAIL, AHMAD ISMADI (May 15, 2023). "Mohd Shuhaily dilantik Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur". Sinar Harian. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Reporters, F. M. T. (June 25, 2021). "Shuhaily Ketua Polis P Pinang baharu". Free Malaysia Today. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Shuhaily named new MCBA DG, Kumar to head Bukit Aman CID". New Straits Times.
- ^ "Mohd Shuhaily dilantik Pengarah JSJ yang baharu - PDRM". www.astroawani.com.
- ^ Beng, Ooi Kee (April 3, 2023). "CPO Shuhaily Zain: Beyond Mere Enforcement of the Law (Part One)". Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Mohd Shuhaily is now Bukit Aman's CID director". Harian Metro.
- ^ "Mohd Shuhaily Ketua Polis Kuala Lumpur baharu". www.bharian.com.my.
- ^ "Mohd Shuhaily dilantik Ketua Pengarah AKPS berkuat kuasa esok - KSN". Harian Metro.
- ^ "Deputy IGP heads list of Pahang Sultan's birthday awards and honours list". The Star Online. 4 August 2023.
- ^ "100 bergelar Datuk Seri, Datuk". www.hmetro.com.my (in Malay). 24 October 2017. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Penang Governor to bestow awards and honours on 1,117". www.buletinmutiara.com. 13 October 2023.