RM2,000 minimum wage for auxiliary police depends on employers, says Bukit Aman

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) Deputy Director (prevention operations/support resource coordination) Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid speaks to the media at the 37th Malaysian Auxiliary Police Association (MAPA) Conference held at the Sunway Bigbox Hotel in Iskandar Puteri, November 12, 2026. — Picture by Ben Tan

By Ben Tan

First Published: Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 1:21 PM MYT

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 12 — The federal police said implementation of the new RM2,000 per month minimum wage for auxiliary police personnel is determined by their respective employers.

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) Deputy Director (prevention operations/support resource coordination) Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said the decision on the new minimum wage rests with the agencies where the personnel are employed.

He clarified that the auxiliary police force comes from various distinct organisations and does not operate under the same scheme as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

“Nevertheless, PDRM remains deeply concerned about the welfare of enforcement personnel and hopes that this matter will continue to receive due attention from every agency.

“While PDRM will ensure the welfare of these enforcement personnel, the final decision ultimately depends on the individual agencies.

“Should the government issue a directive for private-sector agencies to standardise their minimum wage, such a mandate must be complied with.

“PDRM will ensure that the welfare of these personnel and enforcement staff is safeguarded,” he told reporters at the 37th Malaysian Auxiliary Police Association (MAPA) Conference at the Sunway Bigbox Hotel here today.

Nik Ros Azhan said the auxiliary police force plays a role in assisting PDRM in crime prevention and maintaining security within designated areas.

The senior police officer added that PDRM, through the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK), will continue to strengthen processes related to appointments, training, and supervision.

“We have taken note of the proposals raised during this conference. Any improvements will be examined in accordance with current laws, policies and directives,” he said, adding that employers must also ensure that the training, discipline and integrity of their personnel are consistently upheld.

In October, the government agreed to raise the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 per month, effective June 2027. The move is expected to benefit over four million employees nationwide.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the increase is intended to narrow the gap between productivity and worker wages, while also addressing the pressure of the rising cost of living, as household incomes have not kept pace with the increasing prices of goods.

To date, MAPA has 181 member agencies, while nationwide there are 293 agencies with a total strength of 27,550 auxiliary police officers and personnel.