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Salary Guide To How Much You Can Earn In The Royal Malaysia Police

Safeguarding a nation.
 

Carving a career in public service brings with it a great sense of purpose as you will be able to contribute to your local community and be a steward of government policies.  

One such career is joining the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP). The profession of policing is one that is unique in terms of the specific skills and training required as well as having the responsibility to safeguard citizens and authority to act in critical situations. 

Needless to say, a career in the police force can be very challenging and requires one to meet high levels of excellency. 

Salaries And Remunerations 

Depending on the position level and qualifications of a candidate, the salary of a police officer may differ. According to the Royal Malaysia Police’s website, the following are the estimated salaries for police officers. 

Position/Grade  Salary Range  Annual Increment 
Constable 
Native Constable (YP1)  RM1,334 – RM3,003  RM85 
Police Constable (YT1)  RM1,220 – RM 2,748  RM85 
Police Constable (YA1)  RM 1,441 – RM 4,152  RM100 
Sergeant  RM 1,824 – RM 5,801  RM150 
Inspector  RM 2,502 – RM 9,803  RM230 

Source: Royal Malaysia Police 

Additionally, individuals working in the Royal Malaysia Police are also entitled to several benefits including allowance for outstation duty and court appearances, and are entitled to claim for phone, transportation, medical, toll and parking expenses.  

Requirements To Enter The Royal Malaysia Police 

There are mainly four positions in the Royal Malaysia Police that you can apply for, which are Native Police Constable, Police Constable, Sergeant and Inspector.  

Generally, you will need to fulfil the following requirements to join the Royal Malaysia Police: 

  • Malaysian citizen 
  • At least 18 years old and not over 28 years old
  • Physical Requirements: 
  • Minimum height of 163cm for males and 157 for females, without shoes 
  • Minimum weight of 50kg for males and 48 kg for females 
  • Has a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 19 and 26 
  • Chest measurement of 81cm at rest and 86cm when breathing in for males  
  • Has a 6/9 vision without the help of glasses 
  • No disabilities in hearing and color recognition 
  • Certified fit for duty by a registered medical practitioner in a government institution 

For those who want to apply to be a Native Police Constable, you will need to be a Malaysian male citizen with a native origin in accordance to the Akta Orang-Orang Asli 1974. 

The minimum academic requirements differ according to the job grade you’re applying for. 

Position/Grade  Academic Requirements 
Native Constable (YP1) 
  • Pass the Form Three Assessment (PT3) or Lower Secondary Assessment (PMR) or has an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the government 
  • Obtain credit for the Malay language subject at including oral test at PT3/PMR level or equivalent qualification recognised by the government  
Police Constable (YT1) 
  • Pass the Form Three Assessment (PT3) or Lower Secondary Assessment (PMR) or has an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the government 
  • Obtain a grade C for the Malay language subject and pass four other subjects including Mathematics with a grade D 
Police Constable (YA1) 
  • Pass the Upper Secondary Assessment (SPM) or has an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the government 
  • Obtain credit for the Malay language subject at including oral test at SPM level or equivalent qualification recognised by the government 
Sergeant 
  • Has a diploma in the field of public administration, accounting, business studies, law, engineering, Islamic studies or in required fields recognized by the government from local institutions of higher education or an equivalent qualification recognized by the government 
  • Obtain credit for the Malay language subject at including oral test at SPM level or equivalent qualification recognised by the government 
Inspector 
  • Has a degree recognized by the government from a local higher education institution or a recognized equivalent qualification 
  • Obtain credit for the Malay language subject at including oral test at SPM level or equivalent qualification recognised by the government 

 

Applying To Join The Royal Malaysia Police 

You can apply to join the police force online via the Royal Malaysia Police’s e-Recruitment System. To apply, you will need to register as a user.  

Applicants can log into the system to check for position openings, apply for a position and check the status of their applications.  

The police force will then shortlist candidates for a physical test and interview. The physical test consists of a fitness check, heigh and weight measurements and test of marching commands. The test typically takes one day at a Royal Malaysia Police training institution.  

Once candidates completed the interviews, they will be contacted within six months should they be selected to join the police force. If, however they were not contacted, it would mean that they have failed the interview and can reapply.  

Receiving Training 

Successful candidates will undergo a one-year training at a Police Training Centre. After completion of training, they will be placed or transferred according to assignment requirements of vacancies in contingents across the country.  

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