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Mohammad Ab Rahman now heads armed forces | Scoop
Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan watches on as Tan Sri Affendi Buang (left) hands over the baton as Malaysia’s defence chief to Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman. – Scoop pic, September 6, 2023
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Mohammad Ab Rahman now heads armed forces

He steps up from army chief to succeed Tan Sri Affendi Buang

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Adam Ayzzat
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5:17 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Tan Sri Mohammad Ab Rahman has taken the helm as Malaysia’s 22nd defence chief. 

He succeeds Tan Sri Affendi Buang, who had served in the position since January 2020.

Earlier today, Mohammad also passed the baton for his former role as chief of the army to Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan.

The ceremony at the Defence Ministry today was attended by its minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Minister Mohamad congratulated the new defence chief for his appointment, and hoped that the new leadership would champion the armed forces towards achieving excellence.

The minister also noted that the armed forces must be integrated, agile, and focused in order to be prepared for any threats to national security.

As such, he added that the members must maintain their professionalism and spirit of loyalty amid the leadership change.

Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan (right) has stepped up to head the army having previously served as its number two. – Scoop pic, September 6, 2023

New defence chief Mohammad graduated from various defence institutions, including the Malaysian Armed Forces Defence College in Kuala Lumpur, and he holds a master’s in defence studies from the University of Canberra.

He also held numerous important positions before his appointment, such as the commanding officer of the 23rd Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment, as well as chief of the second and third infantry brigades.

In June 2020, he became the army’s Western field commander before being promoted to army chief in December. – September 6, 2023

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