Sultan Nazrin opens RM85mil Muallim district police headquarters

On June 30, 2022, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, officially opened the newly constructed RM85 million Muallim district police headquarters in Tanjung Malim. The event was attended by the Raja Permaisuri Perak, Raja Muda of Perak, Raja Di-Hilir Perak, Deputy Home Minister, Inspector-General of Police, and the Perak Menteri Besar.

The new complex, which spans an 11.4 ha site, has been designed to provide a state-of-the-art operational hub equipped with advanced technology, efficient communication systems, and essential support facilities. The project began on December 27, 2017, and its completion signals a significant milestone in strengthening security infrastructure and enhancing policing services in the rapidly developing district of Muallim, which includes Tanjung Malim, Slim River, Behrang, Trolak, and Proton City.

The opening of the Muallim IPD is particularly noteworthy as it was declared Perak's 11th administrative district a decade ago in January 2016, and the district has faced increasing policing challenges. Historically, Muallim served as a police headquarters during the communist terrorist threat in 1952, when the original station was relocated from Tanjung Malim to Slim River due to several ambushes.

Despite initial limitations, the police force in Slim River persevered, eventually leading to the construction of a new IPD complex in the 1980s. Sultan Nazrin emphasized that the strength of a policing institution lies not only in its buildings or equipment but also in the courage, discipline, and integrity of its personnel. He urged the personnel at IPD Muallim to use the new complex to uphold their commitment to serving the community and maintaining peace and prosperity in the district.