Bukit Aman

proper noun

The Royal Malaysia Police; the police.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. MalaysiacolloquialinformalmetonymicallyThe Royal Malaysia Police; the police.

Origin

  1. MalayBukit Aman
  2. EnglishBukit Aman

From Malay Bukit Aman (literally “Peace Hill”), which is the location of the Royal Malaysia Police's headquarters building.

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APA

Bukit Aman. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bukit%20Aman

MLA

“Bukit Aman.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bukit%20Aman. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Bukit Aman,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Bukit%20Aman.

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