"Bukit Aman" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Malay Bukit Aman (literally “Peace Hill”), which is the location of the Royal Malaysia Police's headquarters building. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|Bukit Aman|lit=Peace Hill}} Malay Bukit Aman (literally “Peace Hill”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bukit Aman
  1. (Malaysia, informal, colloquial) the Royal Malaysia Police; the police Wikipedia link: Royal Malaysia Police Tags: Malaysia, colloquial, informal Categories (topical): Law enforcement

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