SINGAPORE, Aug. 19 -- Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail was yesterday awarded Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal for his role in strengthening ties between the force's Special Branch and the republic's Internal Security Department.

He as presented the award by Singapore's Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam.

"I thanked Mohd Khalid for his astute leadership. The enduring warm rapport between the MSB and ISD is a testament to Mohd Khalid's commitment to working closely with Singapore in areas of mutual security interest," Shanmugam posted on Facebook, referring to the Special Branch.

"It is through the hard work and tireless efforts of generations of MSB ...