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29 March 1966 – 31 January 1973
Tun Mohamed Salleh bin Ismael was born on 7 July 1917 in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. He was appointed the second Inspector General of Police on 29 March 1966 and was the first Malay to hold the highest post in the police force.
Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (Tan Sri)
Malaysian Commemorative Medal (Gold)
Grand Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (Tun)
Meritorious Service Medal
Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (Dato' Seri)
Knight Companion of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (Dato')
Queen's Police Medal
Commander of the National Order of Vietnam
His tireless efforts produced the 'Salleh System', alongside the establishment of the Police Cadet Corps and the Police Volunteer Reserve.
He passed away on 31 January 1973, leaving behind a legacy of transformation in the administration of the national police force.
