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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
PDRM UTK sniper team wins awards at Sharp Blade 2025 in China
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Actions Unit (UTK) sniper team has made the country proud by winning two prestigious awards at the Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition in China. In a Facebook post, PDRM announced that the UTK team earned the Best Teamwork award and a silver medal in the Drone Assisted Sniping event. The competition took place in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from July 13 to 19. 'The team, consisting of two senior officers and four junior police officers, made their first appearance in the competition and faced 55 teams from 26 countries,' the post stated. PDRM highlighted that this achievement not only enhances the force's global reputation but also solidifies UTK's standing as a top-tier elite unit. The success demonstrates the team's tactical adaptability, technical expertise, and readiness to handle high-pressure operational scenarios. The post added that the team's debut performance serves as motivation for the UTK squad to continue pursuing excellence and maintaining competitiveness on the international stage. - Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
PDRM's UTK Sniper Team Shines At Sharp Blade 2025 Competition
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Special Actions Unit (UTK) sniper team did the nation proud by clinching two awards at the Sharp Blade 2025 International Sniper Competition in China. In a Facebook post, PDRM said the UTK sniper team won the Best Teamwork award and a silver medal in the Drone Assisted Sniping event during the competition held in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from July 13 to 19. 'The team, comprising two senior officers and four junior police officers (operatives), made their first appearance in the competition and competed against 55 teams from 26 countries.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
All for her parents: Insp Intan only woman who completes UTK Training Series 1/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: For Inspector Intan, the motivation to endure one of the most gruelling training programmes in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) came from a deeply personal place - her parents. The eldest of five siblings said it is the desire to enable her parents to really enjoy their golden years without worrying about the future of their family that kept her going throughout the physically and mentally demanding Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, conducted by the PDRM's elite Special Actions Unit (UTK). 'Every time I feel like giving up, I think of my parents. I believe I can provide for them and allow them to just stay home and enjoy life,' said the 29-year-old officer from Bagan Serai, Perak. Speaking to reporters after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the course at Bukit Aman today, Insp Intan beamed with pride as the only female trainee to complete the four-month elite programme - a milestone proving that women too can withstand the rigours of top-tier police training. The ceremony was officiated by Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar. Insp Intan shared that her interest in joining UTK began after watching a montage of the special unit during basic police training at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in March 2024. 'After completing the training at Pulapol, I served as an investigation officer at the Jerantut District Police headquarters for a month before deciding to enrol in this course. I'd be lying if I said I never felt like quitting, but the support and encouragement from my male colleagues helped me push through,' she said. Also among the 36 graduates awarded the prestigious UTK beret were 24-year-old identical twin brothers, Constables Faiz and Farhan, from Bachok, Kelantan. Both of them, of course, credited their achievement to a shared goal and unwavering sibling support. Farhan, who previously served with the Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said he joined UTK to test his own limits after working for three years as a police driver. 'My twin and I had planned to join the police force since our SPM after three years in service, we decided to take on the UTK challenge,' he said. Faiz added that having his twin brother alongside him during the toughest moments of training kept him going. 'Of course, there were days when I wanted to throw in the towel and just give up, but having my twin right beside me gave me strength again. We supported and motivated each other through everything,' he said. A total of 36 trainees received their UTK berets today, marking their successful completion of the elite training course and formal induction into PDRM's most highly skilled special forces unit.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- The Sun
Insp Intan only woman who completes UTK Training Series 1/2025
KUALA LUMPUR: For Inspector Intan, the motivation to endure one of the most gruelling training programmes in the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) came from a deeply personal place - her parents. The eldest of five siblings said it is the desire to enable her parents to really enjoy their golden years without worrying about the future of their family that kept her going throughout the physically and mentally demanding Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, conducted by the PDRM's elite Special Actions Unit (UTK). 'Every time I feel like giving up, I think of my parents. I believe I can provide for them and allow them to just stay home and enjoy life,' said the 29-year-old officer from Bagan Serai, Perak. Speaking to reporters after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the course at Bukit Aman today, Insp Intan beamed with pride as the only female trainee to complete the four-month elite programme - a milestone proving that women too can withstand the rigours of top-tier police training. The ceremony was officiated by Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar. Insp Intan shared that her interest in joining UTK began after watching a montage of the special unit during basic police training at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) in March 2024. 'After completing the training at Pulapol, I served as an investigation officer at the Jerantut District Police headquarters for a month before deciding to enrol in this course. I'd be lying if I said I never felt like quitting, but the support and encouragement from my male colleagues helped me push through,' she said. Also among the 36 graduates awarded the prestigious UTK beret were 24-year-old identical twin brothers, Constables Faiz and Farhan, from Bachok, Kelantan. Both of them, of course, credited their achievement to a shared goal and unwavering sibling support. Farhan, who previously served with the Pahang Commercial Crime Investigation Department, said he joined UTK to test his own limits after working for three years as a police driver. 'My twin and I had planned to join the police force since our SPM after three years in service, we decided to take on the UTK challenge,' he said. Faiz added that having his twin brother alongside him during the toughest moments of training kept him going. 'Of course, there were days when I wanted to throw in the towel and just give up, but having my twin right beside me gave me strength again. We supported and motivated each other through everything,' he said. A total of 36 trainees received their UTK berets today, marking their successful completion of the elite training course and formal induction into PDRM's most highly skilled special forces unit.
The Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
PDRM's elite UTK in high demand
KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysia Police's (PDRM) elite Special Actions Unit (UTK) remains one of the most sought-after tactical forces in the country, particularly for VIP escort and protection duties, as well as counter-terrorism operations. According to Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (Operations), DCP M.V. Sri Kumar, UTK has not only retained its combat readiness but continues to evolve in line with current security challenges. 'UTK operatives are high-value assets due to their involvement in covert and high-risk missions. 'The vacancies in the unit are never fully filled because the demand for UTK services remains exceptionally high due to their expertise and training, with requests coming from corporate agencies and prominent individuals both locally and internationally,' he told a press conference after the UTK Beret Award Ceremony and the closing of the Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025 at Bukit Aman today. Sri Kumar said that despite the unit currently having 365 operatives, there are still around 40 vacancies, and new recruitment takes place once or twice a year, with only 15 to 18 per cent of candidates successfully completing the rigorous selection process. In the latest intake, only 36 out of 250 candidates managed to complete the final phase - the Basic Close Protection Security Course Series 1/2025, which ran from May 13 to May 31. 'This proves that only the best of the best are selected. However, completing basic training doesn't mark the end of their journey. They must still undergo advanced modules such as explosives training, sniper operations, airborne training and other mission-specific specialisations,' Sri Kumar said. He said that UTK training covers a wide range of disciplines, including martial arts, combat medicine, fieldcraft, firearms proficiency, methods of entry, close-quarter battle, fighting in built-up areas, and final operational simulations, all of which are designed to push recruits to their physical and mental limits. Sri Kumar, who personally served in UTK from 1992 to 2019, expressed pride in the unit's progress over the years. He also announced that UTK is expected to relocate to its new headquarters in Semenyih next year, with construction currently 70 per cent completed. 'Once it's ready, the unit will have its own dedicated facility for training and operations, instead of relying on police facilities nationwide,' he said.
