List of vehicles of the Royal Malaysian Police

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This list identifies the police vehicles which are currently being operated or have formerly been operated by the Royal Malaysian Police.

Contents

Land vehicles

Motorcycles

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Motorcycles
Honda CBX 750 Patrol motorcycleStill in use but being replaced by the motorcycles mentioned below.
Honda CBX 350 Patrol motorcycle
Honda VFR800 Patrol motorcycleUsed for traffic, patrol, pursuit, escort, interceptor (black bike with rider & pillion; black coloured, used by PGK counter-terrorist units)
Honda ST1300 Patrol motorcycle
BMW RT 1200 Patrol motorcycleSeveral units were seen escorting the king.
Yamaha FJR1300 Patrol motorcycleUsed for traffic, patrol, pursuit, escort, interceptor (black bike with rider & pillion; black coloured, used by PGK counter-terrorist units)
Kawasaki Ninja 250 Patrol motorcycle2013–presentCommunity policing
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-150RR Patrol motorcycle
Kawasaki GTR Patrol motorcycleUsed for traffic, patrol, pursuit, escort, interceptor (black bike with rider & pillion; black coloured, used by PGK counter-terrorist units)
Kawasaki Honey 100 Patrol motorcycle
Kawasaki KLR250 Patrol motorcycle
Modenas Kriss Patrol motorcycle

Mobile patrol vehicles

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Mobile patrol vehicles
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Sedan 2008–presentDelivered in December 2008. Known as Helang Lebuhraya Polis (Police Highway Eagle), these patrol car fleet are used by highway pursuit/patrol or VIP escort. [1]
Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GTS Sedan 2010–presentDelivered in 2010. These patrol car fleet used along with Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X by Highway Traffic Police. [2] [3]
Honda Civic (tenth generation) 1.8 Sedan 2020–presentUsed as patrol car [4]
Honda Civic Type R Sedan 2019–presentUsed for high-speed expressway patrol operations and VIP escorts
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8E Sedan 2020–presentWill replace Proton Wira and Proton Waja police cars
Proton Preve Sedan 2013–presentUsed as patrol car and CID car
Proton Inspira Sedan 2011–presentUsed as patrol car. [5] [6]
Proton Waja Sedan 2000–presentUsed as patrol car. In 2008 replaced with Waja CPS.
Kia Forte Sedan 2011–presentUsed by Bukit Aman and secret operation.
Volvo S80 Sedan 2008–presentRecently spotted on highways in Klang Valley. Used by Traffic Police for Escort. [7]
Honda Civic Hybrid Medium sedan 2003–present
Proton Perdana Medium sedan 1995–present-
Proton X70 1.8 SUV 2020–presentDelivered in July 2020 [8]
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 VGT SUV 2013–presentDelivered in 2013. Used by Bukit Aman and VIP escort.
Ssangyong Rexton SUV 2000–presentUsed by the Auxiliary Police (in Malay: "Polis Bantuan") only.
Nissan X-Trail SUV 2000–presentOff-road & mountain patrol. Also used occasionally on street patrol and VIP duties.
Ford Explorer SUV 2005–presentOff-road & mountain patrol. Can be spotted in hilly areas.
Perodua Myvi Compact 2022–present-
Proton Putra Coupe 1990–present
Proton Wira Compact sedan 1993–present
Proton Iswara Compact sedan 1990–present
Perodua Kancil Super compact 1996–present
Perodua Kembara 4x41999–present
Jeep Wrangler 4x4
Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4
Mitsubishi Pajero 4x41990–present
Volvo 850 Station wagon 1992–presentUsed for highway patrol and pursuit
Mazda CX-5 SUV --
Mitsubishi ASX Crossover 2018–Used for highway patrol and pursuit
Mitsubishi Outlander Crossover 2018–Used for highway patrol and traffic police. [9]
BMW M3 Sports sedan 2021–Used for VIP escort (under testing) [10]
BMW X3 SUV 2021–Used for VIP escort (under testing) [10]
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV 2021–Used for VIP escort (under testing) [10]

Special vehicles/VIP vehicles

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Special vehicles/VIP vehicles
Proton Waja Sedan 2000–presentPatrol/pursuit, unmarked version used for VIP duties
Proton Perdana V6 Sedan 2000–presentUsed on highway patrols/pursuits and VIP duties
Honda Accord VIP transport2000–presentVIP duties. Ordinary patrol versions in existence, though minimal.
Hyundai Sonata VIP transport2009–presentVIP duties. Ordinary patrol versions in existence, though minimal.
Volvo XC90 Special vehicle2000–presentVIP bodyguard duties. All in unmarked forms.
Honda CRV VIP transport2000–presentVIP bodyguard duties. All in unmarked forms.
Ford Transit Special vehicle2000–presentUsed by the forensic investigation agencies and mobile police stations
Hyundai Solati Special vehicle2018–presentUsed by the forensic investigation agencies and mobile police stations
Isuzu D-Max Pickup K9 unit2003–presentUsed by the forensic investigation agencies and mobile police stations.
Toyota Hilux Pickup K9 unit2008–presentUsed by the forensic investigation agencies and mobile police stations.
Ford Ranger Pickup-

Transport vehicles

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Transport vehicles
Isuzu WFR Police van
Ford Econovan Diesel 12 seaterPolice van
Kia Pregio Police van
Land Rover Series Transport vehicle1970–presentSome vehicles ended service in 1979, but some still used in small police stations
Land Rover Defender Transport vehicle1990–presentUsed commonly for towing impounded vehicles
Isuzu Elf Police truckGeneral purpose use. The famous use of this type of truck is Black Maria.
HICOM Handalan Police truck1996–present4x4 general service 3 tonne truck
HICOM PerkasaPolice truckLocally-made multi-purpose trucks. Used for carrying multiple arrested suspects, or confiscation of large machinery.
Scania 6x6 Heavy Recovery VehicleRecovery vehicle
KARBA Aerial platform truck2018–present

Armored vehicles/paramilitary vehicles

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Armored vehicles/paramilitary vehicles
Commando V-150D (4x4) Armored personnel carrier 1972–present138 units. The vehicle in service may be less. Equipped with M60 machine guns, used by GOF in urban and jungle warfare. [11] [12]
GKN Sankey AT105/Saxon (4x4)Armored personnel carrier1978–present44 units. The vehicle in service may be less. Equipped with M60 machine guns and grenade launchers. Used in urban and jungle warfare. [11]
Ferret Scout Car (4x4) Scout car 1990–presentEquipped with light machine gun and grenade launchers. Used as patrol, light assault vehicles, escort and interceptor in urban and jungle warfare.
Streit Typhoon (4x4) Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) 2014–present2 units [13]
IAG Jaws (4x4)Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)2015–present15 units [11] [14]
Shinjeong S-5/Barracuda (4x4)Armored patrol vehicle2009–present4 units [15]
Shorland S51 & S55 (4x4)Armored patrol vehicle1983–present20 units [16]
Mercedez Benz Unimog Troop transport-Used by GOF
Mercedez Benz 911 Troop transport-Used by GOF.
Polaris RZR ATV/buggy-10 units [17]

Marine vehicles

See also: Marine Operations Force.

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Marine vehicles
Gading Marine FAC PC 31 Patrol craft2 [18] Used as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces
Marine Alutech Watercat M14 Patrol craft10 [19] Used as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces
Penyengat patrol craftPatrol craftUnknownUsed as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces
PA patrol craft
PC patrol craft
PS patrol craft
PT patrol craft
PX patrol craft
PZ patrol craft
PAR patrol craft
PGR patrol craft
PLC patrol craft
PSB patrol craft
PSC patrol craft
Patrol craftUnknownUsed as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces
RHIB assault boat Assault boatUnknownUsed as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces
Humdinga amphibious vehicles Amphibious vehicle6 [20] Used as patrol boat by Marine Operation Forces

Air vehicles

See also: Royal Malaysian Police Air Wing Unit.

AircraftTypeVersionsIn serviceNotes
Fixed wings
Cessna 208 Caravan Medium civil transport aircraftCessna 208 Caravan6 [21] 9M-PSL, 9M-PSM, 9M-PSN, 9M-PSO, 9M-PSP, 9M-PSQ
Pilatus PC-6 Porter Light civil transport aircraftPilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter5 [21] 9M-PSE, 9M-PSG, 9M-PSH, 9M-PSI, 9M-PSK

9M-PSJ crashed on 17/5/1989 at Kuala Lumpur. [22]

9M-PSF crashed on 15/11/1991 at Sabah. [23]

Beechcraft Super King Air Air surveillance / medium transport aircraftBeechcraft Super King Air 350i5 [21] 9M-PTA, 9M-PTB, 9M-PTC, 9M-PTD, 9M-PTE
Helicopters
Eurocopter AS355 Écureuil 2 Utility helicopterAS355 F2 (2 units initially)
AS355 N (9 units initially)
9 [21] 9M-PHG, 7/7/2010 crashed near Telaga Air, Sarawak. [24]

9M-PHD, 31/12/2014 crashed at Kampung Rambai, Tanah Merah, Kelantan. [25]

AgustaWestland AW139 Utility helicopterAW1396 [26] 9M-PMA, 9M-PMB, 9M-PMC, 9M-PMD, 9M-PME, 9M-PMF

9M-PMC crashed on 28/02/2020 at Tawau, Sabah. 9M-PMC was repaired and returned to service in 2021.

Unmanned aerial vehicles
DJI Mavic Unmanned aerial vehicle157+ [27] [28] More than 157 units in service.

Retired equipments

Police vehicleTypeIn serviceNotes
Mobile patrol vehicle
Proton Saga Megavalve Compact hatchback 1990–1999Ended service in 1999, but still used in some rural police stations
Alfa Romeo Giulia Compact sedan 1970–1979Ended service in 1979
Alfa Romeo Alfetta Compact sedan 1970–1979Ended service in 1979
Volvo 144 Small sedan 1970–1979Ended service in 1979
Volvo 340 Compact hatchback 1980–1992Ended service in 1992
Mitsubishi Galant Sedan 1985–1995Ended service in 1995
Daihatsu Charmant Sedan 1980–1989Ended service in 1989
Proton Saga Compact hatchback 1985–1989Ended service in 1999, some serve in rural police stations before being retired
Isuzu Trooper SUV 1980–1989Ended service in 1989
Volvo 240 Compact sedan 1985–1995Ended service in 1995
Volvo 740 Station wagon 1980–1989Ended service in 1989
Special vehicles/VIP vehicles
Ford Cortina Wagon K9 unit1977–1983Ended service in 1983
Ford Transit Minibus Van/ambulance1965–1990Used as utility transport
Inokom Permas Special vehicle2000–2018Used by the forensic investigation agencies and mobile police stations
Transport vehicles
Ford D Series Police truckWithdrawn from services in 1993Troop carrier/Black Maria
Ford Thames Trader Police truckWithdrawn from services in 1980Troop carrier/Black Maria
Fixed wings
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Civil utility aircraftDiscontinuedCessna Skyhawk 172S
Cessna 206 Civil transport aircraftDiscontinuedCessna U206G Stationair

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