Razarudin pointed out that the force has more than 137,000 personnel, making it the third largest national agency alongside the armed forces.
“I believe that our capabilities would be strengthened if the police force is placed under one specific ministry,” he said in an address at the police training centre (Pulapol) here today.
He said he had brought the matter up with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Razarudin said the government could consider adopting the practices of countries such as China, Brazil, Vietnam, South Korea and Brunei, where dedicated agencies oversee their police forces.
“This would be a significant step towards ensuring that the police force remains relevant and keeps pace with the evolving landscape of globalisation and digitalisation,” he said.
Razarudin said the police will enhance their training framework and human capital development through the introduction of a police diploma programme.
He said the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) had accredited a diploma in police management programme in May, with three other diploma programmes expected to be reviewed at the upcoming MQA meeting in late July.
The police have also established collaborations with local universities, including Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), and are finalising an MoU for a cryptology programme.
Two professional certification programmes with UKM are in the final stages of approval, with 30 senior officers set to begin as the first batch.
Razarudin also said the appointments of senior police officers, such as commissioners of police, state chiefs, district chiefs and station chiefs, are carefully scrutinised to ensure they meet specific standards.
Officers who demonstrate competence in attitude, demeanour, and communication skills are prioritised as they are better equipped to engage effectively with the public.
He said this approach aligns with the police force’s broader direction to become more transparent and accessible, thereby enhancing public trust and credibility.