S'pore confers IGP with Distinguished Service Order award
SINGAPORE : Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore president Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Wednesday.
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said the order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside the republic.
'Under his leadership, the bilateral relationship between the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) and the SPF was strengthened, underpinned by close cooperation in the areas of investigation, intelligence exchanges, as well as capability building and training,' it said in a statement today.
It said Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against transnational crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism.
Singapore's acting police commissioner, Lian Ghim Hua, said the force valued its long-standing and steadfast partnership with their Malaysian counterparts.
'This close cooperation has strengthened our response to evolving cross-border challenges. We will continue to work closely with the RMP to combat transnational crime, as well as enhance joint operational effectiveness,' Lian said in the statement.
Razarudin also made separate courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian during his visit here.
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