Khaw Kok Chin

In this Chinese name, the family name is Khaw (许) .

Yang Berbahagia Dato' Seri Khaw Kok Chin DGPN DIMP PSBS PGPP JSM SAP SMP SDK PMP BCN PSPP KMN AMK PKT PPA
许国振
Director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department
In office 4 March 2024 –15 March 2025
Personal details
Born	(1965-03-16) 16 March 1965 (age 60) [1] Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Khaw Kok Chin (born 16 March 1965) is a Malaysian police officer who has served as the Director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department of Police from March 2024 to March 2025.

Early life

Khaw Kok Chin was born on 16 March 1965 in Alor Setar, Kedah.

Police career

Khaw Kok Chin joined the police force on 1 December 1991.

After being promoted to Senior Assistant Commissioner, he was posted to Sarawak in June 2016 as the Commander of the General Operations Force of Sarawak Brigade for four years. ^[2]

On 6 May 2020, Khaw assumed the role of Johor deputy police chief.

In 2023, Khaw assumed the post of Penang police chief. During his tenure, he has received threats from loansharks for disrupting their operations. ^{[3] [4]} His post was later succeeded by Hamzah Ahmad on 22 April 2024. ^[5] Khaw then assumed the role of Director of the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department on 4 March 2024, becoming the first Malaysian Chinese to sit the post. ^{[6] [7]} He retired on 15 March 2025. ^[8]

Honours

• Malaysia
  • Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (JSM) (2022) ^[9]
  • Officer of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (KMN) (2013) ^[10]
  • Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
  • Recipient of the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
  • Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
• Royal Malaysia Police
  • Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PGPP) (2024) ^[11]
  • Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PSPP)
  • Recipient of the Presentation of Police Colours Medal
• Kedah
  • Companion of the Order of Loyalty to the Royal House of Kedah (SDK) (2015) ^[12]
  • Member of the Order of the Crown of Kedah (AMK) (2013) ^[12]
  • Recipient of Sultan Abdul Halim Golden Jubilee Medal (2008)
  • Recipient of the Sultan Sallehuddin Installation Medal (2018)
• Pahang
  • Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (DIMP) – Dato' (2015) ^[13]
  • Companion of the Order of Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang (SAP) (2008) ^[14]
  • Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SMP) (2006) ^[15]
• Penang
  • Commander of the Order of the Defender of State (DGPN) – Dato' Seri (2024) ^[16]
  • Recipient of Distinguished Service Star (BCN) (2005) ^[17]
  • Recipient of the Distinguished Conduct Medal (PKT) (2002) ^[18]
• Perak
  • Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (PMP) (2012) ^[19]
  • Recipient of the Sultan Nazrin Shah Installation Medal (2015)
• Sarawak
  • Commander of the Order of the Star of Sarawak (PSBS) – Dato (2024) ^[20]

References

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2. Ali Basah, Borhaniza (7 October 2018). "Kem PGA Lanang dijangka kekal beroperasi meskipun kem baharu dibina di Sarikei". Utusan Borneo Online (in Malay).
3. "Ketua Polis Pulau Pinang terima ugutan". Sinar Harian (in Malay). 3 June 2023.
4. "Penang police chief says he will not be intimidated by threats". The Star (Malaysia) . 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023.
5. "Hamzah dilantik KP Pulau Pinang baharu". Harian Metro (in Malay). 22 April 2024.
6. Perimbanayagam, Kalbana (22 February 2024). "Massive shuffle within police force as Bukit Aman announces 45 transfers, promotions for senior cops [UPDATED]". New Straits Times .
7. Sabapatty, Kumara (22 February 2024). "Kamarudin Pengarah JKDNKA, Kok Chin Pengarah Narkotik Bukit Aman". Malaysia Gazette (in Malay).
8. Fuad Nizam (14 March 2025). "Narcotics crime investigation dept bids farewell to director Khaw Kok Chin". New Straits Times.
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15. "SENARAI PENERIMA-PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN DAN PINGAT-PINGAT NEGERI PAHANG DARUL MAKMUR BAGI TAHUN 2006" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri PAHANG.
16. Bernama (26 July 2024). "DAP veteran Lim Kit Siang leads Penang governor's birthday honours list". Malay Mail.
17. "Penang Yang Di-pertua negeri's Birthday Honours List". The Star. 10 July 2005. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
18. "SENARAI PENERIMA DARJAH-DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT-PINGAT KEHORMATAN NEGERI PULAU PINANG 2002" (PDF) (in Malay). Warta Kerajaan Negeri Pulau Pinang.
19. "Carian Rekod Penerima Darjah Kebesaran/Pingat Negeri Perak Darul Ridzuan". pingat.perak.gov.my.
20. Mohd Roji Kawi (12 October 2024). "1,046 terima pingat, darjah kebesaran Sarawak" (in Malay). Berita Harian . Retrieved 12 October 2024.