Special Actions Unit (Malaysia)
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The Special Actions Unit (Malay: Unit Tindakhas, Jawi: اونيت تيندق خاص), commonly known as and abbreviated to UTK is a tactical unit of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP).[2] The unit is headquartered at the RMP buildings in Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur. Together with the 69 Commando (Malay: Komando 69), they form the Pasukan Gerakan Khas ('Special Operations Command – Police SOCOM').
Special Actions Unit | |
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Unit TindaKhas (Malay) اونيت تيندق خاص | |
Active | 1 January 1974; 50 years ago (1974-01-01) |
Country | Malaysia |
Agency | Royal Malaysia Police |
Type | Special police force Police tactical unit |
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Part of | Special Operations Command |
Headquarters | Bukit Aman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3.148725°N 101.691584°E / 3.148725; 101.691584 |
Motto | "Tangkas Banteras Ganas" "Agility to Eradicate Terror" |
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Abbreviation | UTK |
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Operators | Approx. 410 (as November 2017)[1] |
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Current commander | SAC Ahmad Jeffri Bin Abdullah |
Notable commanders | SAC Dato' Meor Chek Hussien Mahayuddin |
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Anniversaries | 1 January |
The UTK performs as a high-level national tactical unit, providing 24-hour close protection to high ranking government executives, as well as their partners. Additionally, undercover and covert missions are also conducted by the unit's members. UTK operators are especially trained to intervene in high-risk situations, such as hostage and barricade situations by hostile forces; especially highly trained terrorists and/or criminals. UTK is the earliest and most experienced unit in dealing with international terrorist organizations inside and outside Malaysia.[3]
The UTK is comparable to a combination of the German Federal Police's tactical unit GSG 9 and the United States Secret Service.[4]