The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Museum at Jalan Perdana in Kuala Lumpur, which was initially a store used to keep exhibits from criminal cases for training of police trainees, now holds the treasures and glorious history of the more than 200 year old police force.
The museum, which was opened on Jan 9, 1961 by the third Yang di Pertuan Agong Tuanku Syed Putra Ibni Almarhum Syed Hassan Jamalullail, keeps various artefacts, including a more than 300 year old British made flint lock pistol and 500 year old Portuguese coins.
There are over 3,000 artefacts, such as pistols, swords, arrows, cannons, armoured vehicles, fire engines, maps, police uniforms from the previous years and documents confiscated from the communists.
There are also pictures and photographs on display for visitors to see and get an insight on the history, struggle and challenges of the oldest security force in the country.
Upon entering the museum compound, visitors will get to view an armoured truck from GM Motors, a light aircraft and the 103 year old British HMW cannon, previously housed at the Sungai Petani Police Station in Kedah.
The museum director, Superintendan Sir Selamat Sainayune said a visit to the 70 year old museum will give visitors an insight on the history and development of the PDRM.
"The history and glory of the police force since the Malay Sultanate can be seen through the various artefacts on display.
"By viewing the artefacts, including the firearms that were confiscated during the communist era, and the equipment used by the police force since 1807, visitors will realise the huge sacrifices made by members of the police force to the country," he said.
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