PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) as a criterion for police...
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the policy has been generally well received, with no significant resistance. — Picture by Firdaus Latifas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codePUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index as a criterion for police promotion s, saying it reflects the discipline expected within the force.
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Asia International Security Summit & Expo 2025 , he said that for acting promotions — where an officer is provisionally appointed to a higher position — any BMI is permitted as long as other qualifications are met. Last week, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain reportedly said that police officers must now meet a BMI requirement of less than 28 to be eligible for promotions.
“This initiative is important to ensure the health and skills of police officers, thereby enhancing their ability to deliver the best service to the community and the nation,” he was quoted as saying during PDRM’s monthly assembly.
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