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Sinar Daily
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
IGP Razarudin conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
The Singapore Police Force said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. 13 Jun 2025 03:59pm The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. - Bernama file photo SINGAPORE - Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. The SPF said that 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. - Bernama file photo "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,' the statement said. The SPF said that 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 Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. "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. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. - BERNAMA More Like This
Free Malaysia Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
S'pore confers IGP with Distinguished Service Order award
Singapore president Tharman Shanmugaratnam shaking hands with IGP Razarudin Husain during the awards ceremony. (Facebook pic) 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.
The Star
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia's IGP conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
– Singapore Police Force/Facebook SINGAPORE: Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain has been conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday (June 11). The Singapore Police Force (SPF), in a statement on Friday (June 13) said that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. "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," the statement said. The SPF said that Razarudin had emphasised the importance of close operational coordination between the two police forces, which had contributed to the fight against trans-national crime, drug trafficking and terrorism. Singapore's Acting Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. "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. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. – Bernama
Barnama
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia's IGP Conferred Singapore's Distinguished Service Order
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain was conferred the Distinguished Service Order by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Wednesday. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) said in a statement on Friday that the Order, instituted in 1968, may be awarded in special circumstances to individuals who have performed acts of distinguished conduct outside Singapore. bootstrap slideshow '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,' the statement said. The SPF said that 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 Commissioner of Police, Lian Ghim Hua, said the SPF deeply values its longstanding and steadfast partnership with the RMP. '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. During his stay in Singapore, Razarudin also made courtesy calls on Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Lian. -- BERNAMA
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Airfield falls silent to remember Old Sarum squadrons with key role in WWII
OLD Sarum Airfield fell silent on Tuesday morning (June 10) to commemorate specialist squadrons founded during the Second World War. Several Air Observation Post (AOP) squadrons were founded at the former RAF airfield in the early 1940s, including Squadron 653, which moved to Normandy in June 1944 and supported the Army in France and the Netherlands. During the war, AOP squadrons flew unarmed aircraft to spot enemy targets, radioing their locations to direct artillery fire. Veterans and serving members of the Army Air Corps watch the memorial service (Image: Spencer Mulholland) Later, in 1957, the Army Air Corps (AAC) was created from the foundations of the Glider Pilot Regiment and Air Observation Post Squadrons. Veterans in the Air Observation Post Association were joined by past and present members of the AAC at the airfield on Tuesday to commemorate the formation of Squadron 653, 83 years on. The AAC flew an Apache helicopter to the airfield at 10am, and the ceremony began next to a memorial dedicated to AOP squadrons an hour later. Lieutenant General Sir Gary Coward, president of the Air Observation Post Association, served in the 653 in Germany in the early 1980s. During the ceremony, he said: 'We are here today to commemorate the formation of 653 Squadron in June 1942; one of 12 British Air OP squadrons created during the Second World War. During that conflict, 117 members of the Air OP made the supreme sacrifice. 'Their courage was recognised by the award of two DSOs (Distinguished Service Order), five MCs (Military Cross), 132 DFCs (Distinguished Flying Cross), a DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) and a Military Medal. 'Eighty-three years on, we will remember them. 'A number of us here today serve, and have served, in 653 Squadron, continuing the proud traditions first laid down here at Old Sarum in 1942, in Normandy in 1944 and beyond.' An Apache helicopter landed on the grass airstrip at 10am (Image: Spencer Mulholland) He told the assembled crowd that his father-in-law had also served in the squadron in Normandy as a flight medic. He said: 'It took a while, and a few whiskeys, to draw these memories out of him in later life.' The service took place next to Hangar 3, a First World War structure that was badly damaged by a large fire in April. Read more: Salisbury Business Expo set to welcome hundreds of firms Read more: Salisbury runners unite against cancer and raise £53k Sir Gary said: 'On behalf of the association, can I thank the airfield owner, Mr Grenville Hodge, and his team for allowing us to hold this event today, and for remediating the site after the tragic events of April 17.' He also thanked the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection for supporting the event and his fellow members of the Air Observation Post Association committee. Attendees then enjoyed a tour of the aviation collection and a buffet lunch.
