Short answer — use licensed private agencies listed with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) and reputable industry groups (APSA / Malaysian Security Industry Association). Below I give where to look, a few examples of established providers found online, and a short checklist to help you pick “highly trained” guards.

Where to find them

• MOHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) — the regulator for private security agencies; only engage companies that hold a Licence 2(a). Search MOHA guidance and licensed-agency info first. (moha.gov.my)
• Industry associations and awards — Asia Pacific Security Association (APSA) / APSA Malaysia and the Malaysian Security Industry Association (PIKM) list reputable members and industry events; these groups also run the Malaysia Security Industry Excellence Awards (MSIEA). Use their directories or award winners to find vetted firms. (apsa-malaysia.com.my)
• Business directories and verified listings — commercial directories (e.g., BusinessList, company websites) show established security firms and contact details; use them after confirming MOHA licence status. (BusinessList.my)

Examples of companies and providers (to research and vet)

• 1 Security Services Sdn Bhd (listed in Malaysian business directories). (BusinessList.my)
• Unity Force Sdn Bhd (regionally active guard provider). (BusinessList.my)
• ADC Security Technologies / AA Commercial Security and other established local firms — check each for MOHA licence and client references. (BusinessList.my)

How to verify “highly trained”

1. Licence: confirm the company holds MOHA Licence 2(a) for security guard services. (MOHA enforces licensing and entry requirements.) (moha.gov.my)
2. Training & standards: ask for the firm’s training curriculum, whether guards receive formal security certification, firearms/armed response training (if relevant), CPR/first aid, crowd control, access-control systems, and incident-reporting procedures.
3. Background checks: ensure they run criminal-record checks, identity verification and (where required) police vetting.
4. References & sector experience: request client references for the same sector (commercial, retail, construction, VIP protection, events) and ask for any industry awards or APSA/MSIEA recognition. (msiea.apsa-malaysia.com.my)
5. Supervision & QA: ask about supervisor ratios, incident escalation procedures, and use of bodycams / patrol logs / electronic guard-tour systems.
6. Insurance & contract terms: confirm public liability and employer’s liability insurance; get clear SLAs (response times, replacement, termination).

If you need specialized guards

• Close protection / VIP: ask for teams with formal close-protection training and proven experience.
• Armed response / firearm use: only engage providers authorised by MOHA and who comply with police/firearms rules — verify credentials very carefully. (moha.gov.my)

Quick step-by-step if you want to hire now

1. Request a shortlist from APSA/industry association members or search MOHA-licensed agencies. (apsa-malaysia.com.my)
2. Ask each firm for: MOHA licence number, training syllabus, insurance certificate, two client references, and sample contract/SLA.
3. Compare proposals by training hours, supervision model, vetting checks, and cost.
4. Do a trial period (1–4 weeks) and audit performance (reports, punctuality, incident handling).

Would you like me to:

• look up MOHA’s current public list of licensed private security agencies for your city (I can search for firms in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, or Johor), or
• produce an email/template you can send to shortlisted firms asking for their licence number, training syllabus, references and pricing?

(If you want me to search for actual company contact details in a specific Malaysian city, tell me which city and I’ll pull a short vetted list with links and citations.)