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Royal Malaysian Police (Malaysia)

Polis Diraja Malaysia

1:2 image by Robert Kee

Flag (Bendera / 'Sang Saka Biru')
Colours (Panji-Panji)
Royal Malaysia Police Service Flag and Emblem,1963 - 1965
Royal Federation of Malaya Police Colour, 1961

See also:

Police Flag (Johore, Malaysia)
Malaysia

Other sites:

Royal Malaysian Police website (Malay text only):
- Bendera Polis Diraja Malaysia (Flag of the Royal Malaysian Police)
- Panji-Panji Polis Diraja Malaysia (Colour of the Royal Malaysian Police)
- Lambang Polis Diraja Malaysia (Badge of the Royal Malaysian Police)

Flag

Bendera / 'Sang Saka Biru'

From the Royal Malaysian Police website (my translation):

A flag is a symbol of excellence and pride for an armed uniformed organisation like the Royal Malaysian Police. The flag of the Royal Malaysian Police is called Sang Saka Biru [I cannot translate this term]. The colour blue is chosen as it is the common colour among most of the police forces around the world. Blue represents peace, well-being and stability that is the main aim of a police force.

There was also an entry on the colours of the Royal Malaysian Police. The text beneath the logo reads Sang Saka Biru which is the name of the flag — ostensibly this name seems to interchangeable between the flag and the colours. (...) The Royal Malaysian Police logo can be found here and the description is translated below:

The logo of Royal Malaysian Police that is use today has its own significance and meaning. The Crescent and Star symbolises Islam as the official religion of the nation. The calligraphic rendition of the name of Allah represents the element of piety as the symbol of sovereignty of Islam. The Crown represents the devotion to the holiness and omnipotence of Allah; it also represents our loyalty and honour of HM the Yang Dipertuan Agong who invested the 'Royal' title to the Police Force. The Keris (dagger on the left hand side) represents Peninsular Malaysia. The Parang Elang or Kelewang [dagger on the right hand side, literally means Eagle Sword] represents the states of Sabah and Sarawak. The Tiger represents bravery and agility in facing challenges from the enemy. The Rice Stalks represent the staple food of the nation and symbolises the prosperity of the nation. The motto 'POLIS DIRAJA MALAYSIA' (Royal Malaysian Police) represents the spirit and tenacity of the officers of the Royal Malaysian Police.

Robert Kee, 14 February 2001

Flottes de Combat 2002, French equivalent to Jane's Fighting Ships [jfs], presents a photo of Malaysian Police vessel PZ9. She flies a national flag as ensign.
Armand Noel du Payrat [pay], 14 February 2001

Colours

Panji-Panji

1:2 image by Robert Kee
N.B. the image in the Royal Malaysian Police website shows a golden embroidered border plus a golden fringe

From the Royal Malaysian Police website (my translation):

The Colours of the Royal Malaysian Police was invested by HM the 3rd Yang Dipertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Putra Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail on the 11th November 1992 [should be a typo as HM reigned from 1st September 1960 through 20th September 1965]. The Investiture of the Colours constitutes an acknowledgement and recognition of the glorious success and sacrifice of the Royal Malaysian Police during the Communist Rebellion in the First Emergency [1948-1960]. During this Emergency the police killed a total of 5,762 Communist Terrorists. The Royal Malaysian Police suffered a total of 1,346 officers killed and 1,601 officers injured in this effort to defend the nation's sovereignty. The Investiture also serves as an inspiration to Royal Malaysian Police officers of today to serve the force and the nation with dedication and excellence.

Robert Kee, 14 February 2001

I came across the following sites which have additional information on the Colours of the Royal Malaysia Police that might be of interest.
A) Photographs and information on Service and Unit Colours:- at http://www.geocities.com/abang_didi/panji.html

List of Unit Colours:
i) Pasukan Gerak Am - General Forces
ii) Pasukan Gerak Khas - Special Forces
iii) Pasukan Polis Marin - Marine Police
iv) Unit Udara Polis - Air Police Unit
v) Pasukan Simpanan Persekutuan - Federal Reserve Forces

I'm unable to read the inscriptions on each Colour.

B) Photographs and information on Finials and Colour Belts:- at http://www.geocities.com/abang_didi/kelengkapan.html

1. FINIALS:-
i) Panji Utama / Main Colour (Service Colour)
a. Tombak 5 Segi / 5 sided spearhead: representing the five functions of the Royal Malaysia Police
b. Tali / Rope: representing strong unity
c. Bintang pecah 14 / 14-pointed star: representing the Malaysian states
d. Kelopak bunga raya / Hibiscus petal: national flower of Malaysia

ii) Panji-Panji Unit - Unit Colours
a. Logo Polis / Police Logo
b. Bintang pecah 14 / 14-pointed star: representing the Malaysian states
c. 5 segi / 5 sides: representing the five functions of the Royal Malaysia Police
d. Bunga padi / Paddy laurels: representing peace

2. COLOUR BELTS:-

i) Panji Utama - Service Colour, Dark blue
ii) Unit Udara Polis - Air Police Unit, Light blue
iii) Pasukan Gerak Am - General Forces, Green
iv) Pasukan Gerak Khas - Special Forces, Deep red
v) Pasukan Marin - Marine Police, White
vi) Pasukan Simpanan Persekutuan - Federal Reserve Forces, Red

C) Former Service Flags of the Royal Malaysia Police: http://www.geocities.com/abang_didi/bendera.html

Herman Felani, 2 December 2004

Royal Malaysia Police Service Flag and Emblem, 1963 - 1965

image provided by Herman Felani, 17 December 2003

In 1963, as is known, the Federation of Malaya added three new states, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore to become the new Federation of Malaysia. The existing Police forces of these entities were merged into one new Polis DiRaja Malaysia (Royal Malaysia Police). The Police Flag of 1963 – 1965 featured the Police Emblem of 1963 – 1965, which was similar to today’s but featured a lion head instead of a tiger’s head. The lion head represents the Singapore component just as the Malay dagger (the keris) represents Peninsular Malaya and the north Borneo machete (the Parang Elang or Kelewang) represents Sabah and Sarawak.

The Service Flag was flown in Singapore, such as at the Police Training School in Singapore as can be seen in the link to the photograph.
Date of Photograph: 18th December 1963
Caption: Passing-Out Parade at P T S (Police Training School)

The lion head was replaced with the present tiger head upon Singapore’s secession in 1965.
Herman Felani, 17 December 2003

Royal Federation of Malaya Police Colour, 1961

At this website: http://www.rmp.gov.my/rmp03/panji.htm, the first Royal Malaya Police Colour can be viewed. The Colour was presented on 11th November 1961 by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Syed Putra ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail. The Colour features the Royal Federation of Malaya Police emblem, which is the basis for the present emblem. The scroll reads ‘Dzarurat 1948 – 60’ recalling the Communist Emergency phase in Malaya (the modern Malay spelling is ‘Darurat’).
Herman Felani, 17 December 2003