Public Order Manual Poman - 1971

The is a foundational operational directive used by Malaysian security forces, specifically the Royal Malaysia Police (Polis DiRaja Malaysia - PDRM) and the Malaysian Army (Tentera Darat Malaysia) , to manage civil disturbances and maintain national security.

The late 1960s and early 1970s were marked by a dramatic increase in public protests, ranging from anti-Vietnam War rallies to industrial strikes and civil rights marches. Prior to 1971, police responses were often localized and inconsistent, relying heavily on traditional "thin blue line" formations that were increasingly overwhelmed by the scale and intensity of modern dissent. public order manual poman 1971

: It codifies procedures for the "Maintenance of Public Order" (MPO) and is often cited in the context of emergency preparedness. The is a foundational operational directive used by

The primary goal of POMAN 1971 is to ensure the preservation of public order with minimum reliance on force. Its specific objectives include: : It codifies procedures for the "Maintenance of