PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 — Dwelling Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has pressured the significance of sustaining a wholesome Physique Mass Index (BMI) as a criterion for police promotions, saying it displays the self-discipline anticipated throughout the pressure.
“Because the chairman of the Police Drive Fee, we perceive the health points throughout the police pressure. The police pressure is the biggest regulation enforcement company within the nation. BMI is not only a mirrored image of health — greater than that, it’s a reflection of the self-discipline demanded of each officer,” Saifuddin mentioned.
Talking at a press convention forward of the Asia Worldwide Safety Summit & Expo 2025 (AISSE’25), he mentioned that for appearing promotions — the place an officer is provisionally appointed to the next place — any BMI is permitted so long as different {qualifications} are met.
“Nonetheless, with regards to the affirmation of that promotion — appearing promotions is one factor, however for affirmation of these positions — we are going to think about a BMI between 28 and 30,” he mentioned.
Saifuddin added that the coverage has been typically properly acquired, with no vital resistance.
He mentioned health and self-discipline, alongside skilled experience, stay key components in evaluating officers for promotion.
Final week, Inspector-Common of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain reportedly mentioned that cops should now meet a BMI requirement of lower than 28 to be eligible for promotions.
In keeping with Berita Harian, Razarudin mentioned the BMI criterion is amongst extra measures launched to make sure a stricter promotion course of throughout the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
“This initiative is vital to make sure the well being and abilities of cops, thereby enhancing their means to ship one of the best service to the neighborhood and the nation,” he was quoted as saying throughout PDRM’s month-to-month meeting.
BMI is a standard measurement of an individual’s weight relative to their top. A BMI under 18.5 signifies underweight, 18.5 to 24.9 suggests a wholesome weight vary, 25 to 29.9 could point out obese, and 30 or larger could point out weight problems.
Nonetheless, the US Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) notes that BMI doesn’t measure physique composition or general well being. It’s a screening instrument for use alongside different assessments to judge potential well being dangers.
