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Detailed explanation-1: -An Indian-origin man has become the police commissioner of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, the first Sikh to get selected to the top police post in the Muslim-majority country. Amar Singh, 58, succeeded Tajuddin Mohamed as the city police chief on Monday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Amar Singh s/o Ishar Singh (born 6 June 1958) is a Malaysian police officer serving in the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Detailed explanation-3: -Its headquarters are located at Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. The police force is led by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) who, as of 4 May 2021, is Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

Detailed explanation-4: -Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the achievement was the result of the performance of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers and men who kept the national security situation at a good and controlled level.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Commissioner of Police may be of the rank of Additional DGP, or IGP but can also be in the rank of DIGP. The Commissioner of Police is empowered with the powers of an executive magistrate. Commissioner of Police is assisted by one to several Joint Commissioners of Police.