Thirteen PDRM officers complete an 18-month UNMISS deployment, praised for enhancing Malaysia’s international reputation in peacekeeping.
SEPANG: Thirteen Malaysian police officers have returned home after completing an 18-month deployment with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
The contingent arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 on a commercial flight at 6 pm on Wednesday.
Bukit Aman Assistant Director of Management ACP Ahmad Rahim Dollah welcomed the team, which was led by ASP Fairus Md Dawe.
Ahmad Rahim commended the officers for their dedication, discipline, and professionalism during the mission.
“Your involvement and sacrifices have brought honour to the Royal Malaysia Police and enhanced the country’s reputation internationally,” he said.
He stated that their performance proved Malaysia’s capability in fulfilling security duties in high-risk environments under the UN mandate.
Ahmad Rahim also advised personnel interested in future UN missions to strengthen their English and computer skills.
Insp Nor Azlina Shahrul Zaman, 42, described her first overseas mission as profoundly challenging mentally, physically, and emotionally.
“We had to adapt to local conditions and food, which differed from Malaysia,” said the Selayang-born officer.
She explained that the team had to make careful decisions and consult authorities to prevent incidents from escalating in the unstable environment.
Sergeant Albert Legan, 49, recounted facing an attempted abduction just days after arriving in South Sudan.
“I remembered my superior’s advice to comply in such situations,” said the 28-year police veteran from Kuching.
Insp Liza George Mokunjil from Penampang said the mission boosted her confidence for future deployments.
She shared a tense experience of being detained after being falsely accused of hitting livestock and threatened.
During their deployment, the officers served as Individual Police Officers focusing on reform, rebuilding, and public safety.
Their duties also encompassed human rights, community policing, and providing guidance and mentoring.
