Mohammad Ab Rahman

In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Ab Rahman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Mohammad. The word "bin" or "binti"/"binte" means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.
Yang Berbahagia General Tan Sri
Mohammad Ab Rahman
PGAT PMN PSM PJN SPMS SPKK SSPK SSMZ SPTS DGSM PSAT DSPK SMW DPKK PAT KAT KMN PPS PPA PNBB PJM
محمد اب رحمن‎
Official portrait, 2024
22nd Chief of Defence Forces
Incumbent
Assumed office
6 September 2023
MonarchsAbdullah
(2023–2024)
Ibrahim Iskandar
(since 2024)
Minister of DefenceMohamad Hasan
(6 September–12 December 2023)
Mohamed Khaled Nordin
(since 2023)
Preceded byAffendi Buang
29th Chief of Army
In office
22 March 2023 – 5 September 2023
MonarchAbdullah
MinisterMohamad Hasan
Preceded byZamrose Mohd Zain
Succeeded byMuhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan
Personal details
Born
Mohammad bin Ab Rahman

(1964-03-15) 15 March 1964 (age 60)
Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia
SpouseRamlah Dawi
Alma materRoyal Military College, Kuala Lumpur
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (BCompSc)
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1987–present
Rank General
UnitRoyal Malay Regiment
Battles/warsCommunist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–89)

Mohammad bin Ab Rahman (born 15 March 1964) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the 22nd Chief of Defence Forces since September 2023. Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Chief of Army from March 2023 to September 2023.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Mohammad Ab Rahman was born on 15 March 1964 in Machang, Kelantan. He received his early education at Sekolah Menengah Sains Kelantan before continuing his studies at the Royal Military College in Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur, in 1980. Subsequently, he pursued undergraduate studies in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, United States.

Military career

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Mohammad was commissioned as a junior officer in the Royal Malay Regiment on 1 July 1987. Over the years, he underwent various courses both domestically and abroad. He completed the Grade 2 Staff and Tactics Course in Waiouru, New Zealand, and also attended the Army Command and Staff College in Fort Queenscliff, Australia.

Mohammad graduated from the Armed Forces Defense College in Kuala Lumpur. He holds a master's degree in defence studies from the University of Canberra, Australia, and another master's degree in social sciences (defence studies) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. His diverse military assignments included roles such as Commanding Officer of the 23rd Battalion of the Royal Malay Soldier Regiment (23 RAMD), Chief of the Second Malaysian Infantry Brigade (2 Brigades), Chief of the Third Malaysian Infantry Division (3 Divisions), Chief of Army Training and Chief of the Army's Western Field.[3][4] He then advanced to the position of Deputy Chief of Army on 19 December 2020.

Mohammad later ascended to the role of Chief of Army, replacing retiring General Zamrose Mohd Zain on 22 March 2023. Few months later, he was promoted to the position of Chief of Defence Forces on the effective date of 6 September 2023. This appointment marked him as the 22nd Chief of Defence Forces. He succeeded General Affendi Buang, who retired from the position on the same day.

Honours

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Honours of Malaysia

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Foreign honours

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References

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  1. ^ "Mohammad Ab Rahman appointed new Army Chief". Bernama. 22 March 2023.
  2. ^ "Tentera Darat Malaysia – Senarai PTD". army.mil.my.
  3. ^ "Mohammad dilantik Panglima Latihan Tentera Darat" [Mohammad appointed as Commander of Army Training]. www.bharian.com.my.
  4. ^ "Mohammad Ab Rahman appointed new army chief". www.malaymail.com.
  5. ^ "KSN Dahului Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Pingat Sempena Keputeraan Agong" (in Malay). Bernama. 7 September 2024. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  6. ^ "839 TERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN, BINTANG DAN PINGAT SEMPENA HARI KEPUTERAAN AGONG". BERNAMA. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Senarai Penerima Panglima Jasa Negara Tahun 2022" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  8. ^ "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2010" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  9. ^ "Agong kurnia 293 pingat kepada anggota tentera, Panglima ATM terima PGAT". Berita Harian (in Malay). 17 October 2023.
  10. ^ a b "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". www.istiadat.gov.my.
  11. ^ "PM Anwar dahului penerima darjah kebesaran Kedah". www.sinarharian.my.
  12. ^ "Kedah MB heads award list in conjunction with Sultan's birthday". www.thestar.com.my.
  13. ^ "Mohd Amar Tops list Kelantan State Award Recipients". ww.nst.com.my.
  14. ^ "KSN dahului 299 penerima pingat, darjah kebesaran Melaka". www.bharian.com.my. 25 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Perak Mufti Wan Zahidi leads honours list in conjunction with Perak Sultan's 67th birthday". New Straits Times. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  16. ^ "The Queen heads honours list". www.the star.com.my. 11 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Sultan of Terengganu bestows state honours on 104 individuals, including Armed Forces chief and IGP". www.malaymail.com. 28 April 2024.
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