Razarudin Husain Explained
Tan Sri Razarudin bin Husain (Jawi: رضارالدين ابن حسين; born 15 March 1963) is a Malaysian police officer who has served as the 14th Inspector-General of Police (IGP) since June 2023. He served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) from December 2021 to his promotion to the IGP in June 2023.
Early life
Razarudin Husain was born on 15 March 1963 in Dengkil, Selangor. He holds a Master's Degree in Social Science in Policing Studies from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Police career
Razarudin joined the police force on 27 December 1982 as Probationary Inspector at the age of 19. He had served as Deputy Commander of Special Task Force On Organised Crime (STAFOC) in 2013. On 29 April 2016, Razarudin promoted to Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police and assumed the post of Head of the Penang Criminal Investigation Department, replacing Zakaria Ahmad who went on become Johor Deputy Police Chief.[1] In the same year, He promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police and served as Sabah Deputy Police Commissioner,[2] his previous post was taken by Zainol Samah.[3] In 2018, Razarudin assumed the post of Perak Deputy Police Chief and in 2019 he served as Perak Police Chief.
Director of Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department
On 9 September 2020, he served as Director of Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department.[4]
Deputy Inspector-General of Police (2021–2023)
On 22 December 2021, he was appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, replacing Mazlan Lazim who later retired on 25 December 2021.[5] [6]
Inspector-General of Police (since 2023)
On 23 June 2023, he was promoted to the Inspector-General of Police, replacing Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani who retired on 22 June 2023.[7]
Honours
Malaysia :- Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (PMN) – Tan Sri (2024)[8]
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2022)[9]
- Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
- Recipient of the National Sovereignty Medal (PKN)
- Recipient of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
- Recipient of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
- Recipient of the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
- Royal Malaysia Police :
- Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PGPP) (2021)[10]
- Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Police Order (PSPP) (2012)
- Warrior of the Most Gallant Police Order (PPP)
- Recipient of the National Hero Service Medal (PJPN)
- Recipient of the Presentation of Police Colours Medal
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- Recipient of Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Coronation Medal - Second Class of Silver
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- Grand Commander of the Exalted Order of Malacca (DGSM) – Datuk Seri (2023)[12]
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- Grand Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (SPDK) – Datuk Seri Panglima (2024)[17]
- Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2021)[18]
- Member of the Order of Kinabalu (ADK) (2008)[19]
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Notes and References
- Web site: Razaruddin dilantik Ketua JSJ Pulau Pinang. www.bharian.com.my. 29 April 2016.
- Web site: Razarudin Tim Pesuruhjaya Polis Sabah Baharu Ganti AG Sahari Yang Bersara. www.borneotoday.net.
- Web site: Zainol Samah dilantik Ketua JSJ Pulau Pinang. www.bharian.com.my. 30 November 2016.
- Web site: Razarudin Dilantik Pengarah JSJN. harakahdaily.net.
- Web site: Razarudin is new deputy IGP. 22 December 2021. 18 January 2022. Free Malaysia Today. www.freemalaysiatoday.com.
- Web site: Narcotics top cop appointed New DIGP. www.nst.com.my.
- Web site: Razarudin Husain named new IGP effective June 23. The Star. 21 June 2023. 21 June 2023.
- Web site: 7 September 2024. Malay. Bernama. KSN Dahului Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Pingat Sempena Keputeraan Agong. 7 September 2024.
- Web site: King’s Birthday: 1021 individuals to be conferred with federal awards. malaysiagazette.com.
- Web site: Mazlan dahului terima darjah pingat polis daripada agong. www.astroawani.com.
- Web site: 29 September 2024. ms. Siti Rohana Idris. Berita Harian. PM dahului senarai 763 penerima darjah kebesaran ulang tahun keputeraan Sultan Kelantan. 28 September 2024.
- News: AB Rauf heads Melaka honours list. New Straits Times. 24 August 2023.
- Web site: MB heads Negri honours list. www.thestar.com.my. 14 January 2024.
- Web site: Deputy IGP leads Pahang Sultans birthday awards and honours. www.thestar.com.my. 1 August 2022.
- News: Zuki Ali leads honours list in conjunction with Perak Sultan's birthday. New Straits Times. 4 November 2022. 4 November 2022.
- Web site: 147 Terima Darjah Pingat Kebesaran Perak. www.bharian.com.my.
- News: Sandra Sokial. 4 October 2024. Sarawak Premier heads Sabah TYT’s Awards list. The Star. 5 October 2024. 5 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241005072648/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/04/sarawak-premier-heads-sabah-tyts-awards-list. live.
- News: Bung Moktar Lee Chong Wei antara penerima darjah kebesaran sabah. www.bharian.com.my.
- News: Sabah Yang DiPertua Negri's birthday honour list. The Star. 14 October 2008.
- Web site: The Queen heads honours list. www.the star.com.my. 11 December 2023.
- Web site: Sultan of Terengganu bestows state honours on 104 individuals, including Armed Forces chief and IGP. www.malaymail.com. 28 April 2024.
