KUALA LUMPUR: For siblings Stewart Barry, 31, and Monica Randu, 30, from Sibu, Sarawak, the journey to serving and protecting the people has been one of determination, patriotism and resilience.
Today, their hard work was rewarded when they graduated together to become trainee constables in the police force.
The two were among 1,747 trainees who completed six months of rigorous basic police training at the Pulapol in Bukit Sentosa, Segamat, Dungun and Kuala Lumpur.
The graduation ceremony was held at Pulapol Kuala Lumpur this morning.
In the sea of proud graduates and their families, Stewart's 15-month-old daughter, Jacelyn Eleanor, stole the spotlight.
Wearing a custom-made police costume that looks just like her father's ceremonial attire, Jacelyn charmed everyone at the ceremony, turning heads and drawing smiles from graduates and their families.
The adorable outfit was the brainchild of Stewart's wife, Jacklyne Meraji, 26, who wanted to mark the occasion with something special.
"This is a big day for our family. We wanted Jacelyn to be a part of it in a meaningful way.
"She may be too young to understand what this day means, but one day, when she looks at these photos, she'll know how proud we are of her father," Jacklyne said.
The family travelled all the way from Sarawak to Kuala Lumpur to witness the momentous passing-out parade and to celebrate the siblings' achievement.
For Stewart and Monica, graduating together made the day even more special.
"This isn't just a personal achievement, it's a family milestone.
"Being able to stand here with my sister after months of intense training is something I'll never forget.
"We've both dreamt of this day and worked hard to make it a reality," Stewart said.
Monica, who was equally emotional, reflected on their journey together, although they didn't train at the same Pulapol.
"Coming from Sibu, we faced our share of challenges. But our family's unwavering support made all the difference.
"This achievement belongs as much to them as it does to us," said Monica, who would be posted to the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters soon.
Their parents couldn't hide their joy as they congratulated their children and posed for family photos.
Little Jacelyn's police costume added a touch of humour and heart to an already emotional day.
Her innocent charm brought smiles to onlookers and underscored the importance of family in every success.
The graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter for the graduates, who will soon be deployed across the country to serve their communities.
"This isn't just the end of training, it's the start of something much bigger for both of us. It might not be the same path, but the intent is the same.
"We are ready to give back to the community and make our family and our hometown proud," Stewart said.