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17th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment
The 17th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment (), abbreviated 17 RAMD (Para) from its local name, is a battalion-sized airborne infantry unit of the Malaysian Army's Royal Malay Regiment. Since 10 October 1994, 17 RAMD has been a part of the 10th Parachute Brigade. The current commander of the 17 RAMD (Para) is Lieutenant Colonel Mohd Ramzan bin Che Ani. History Formed as an infantry unit On 1 August 1970, the Ministry of Defense established the 17 RAMD as an infantry company in Kementah Camp, Kuala Lumpur as part of Operation ''Pembena''. The pioneer team consists of only one officer and ten other ranks. Captain H.T Sharif Abdul Gaffur was tasked with expanding the unit to operational size. Captain Sharif was able to increase the unit's strength to three officers and 57 other ranks by 9 November 1970, and the unit was transferred to Majidee Camp in Johor Bahru. The unit was upgraded to battalion size on 23 November 1970, and Lieutenant Colonel Adam Abu Bakar was app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yang Di-Pertuan Agong
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong (, Jawi: ), also known as the Supreme Head of the Federation, the Paramount Ruler or simply as the Agong, and unofficially as the King of Malaysia, is the constitutional monarch and head of state of Malaysia. The office was established in 1957, when the Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) gained independence from the United Kingdom. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is elected by the Conference of Rulers, comprising the nine rulers of the Malay states, with the office de facto rotated between them, making Malaysia one of the world's few elective monarchies. The 16th and current Yang di-Pertuan Agong is Sultan Abdullah of Pahang, replacing Muhammad V of Kelantan, who abdicated on 6 January 2019. Abdullah was elected on 24 January 2019, at a special meeting of the Conference of Rulers; he took the oath of office and was sworn in at the Istana Negara on 31 January 2019. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's queen consort is known as the Raja Permaisuri Agong, curren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Defence (Malaysia)
The Ministry of Defence ( ms, Kementerian Pertahanan), abbreviated MINDEF, KEMENTAH, is a ministry of the Government of Malaysia that is responsible for defence, national security, army, navy, hydrography, air force, armed forces, intelligence services, counterintelligence, military intelligence, national service, and veterans affairs. The Minister of Defence administers his functions through the Ministry of Defence and a range of other government agencies. Its headquarters is in Kuala Lumpur. History Ministry of Defence was established on 31 August 1957 and officially began operations in a building located in Brockman Road (now Jalan Dato' Onn), Kuala Lumpur. This building also housed the office of the first Defence Minister, the late Tun Abdul Razak bin Datuk Hussein, who served from 31 August 1957 to 22 September 1970. The first building of the Ministry of Defence was constructed by the Federal Government at a cost of RM122,000.00 and was officially opened by Tun Haji Abdu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chief Of Army (Malaysia)
The Chief of Army ( ms, Panglima Tentera Darat — PTD, Jawi: ) is the most senior appointment in the Malaysian Army and has been held by a four-star officer in the rank of General since 1977. The Chief of Army is a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces Council and directly reports to the Chief of the Armed Forces. The current Chief of Army is General Tan Sri Zamrose Mohd Zain, who succeeded General Tan Sri Ahmad Hasbullah Mohd Nawawi who retired on 11 June 2020. Appointees Official name for the position in English language. * 1956–1959: General Officer Commanding, Federation of Malaya Army * 1959–1969: Chief of General Staff * 1969–present: Chief of Army Living former Chiefs of Army * Mohamed Hashim Mohd Ali * Yaacob Mohd Zain * Borhan Ahmad * Ismail Omar * Che Md Noor Mat Arshad * Ismail Hassan * Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin * Md Hashim Hussein * Mohd Shahrom Nordin * Mohd Azumi Mohamed * Abdul Aziz Zainal * Muhammad Ismail Jamaluddin * Zulkife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahathir Mohamad
Mahathir bin Mohamad ( ms, محاضير بن محمد, label= Jawi, script=arab, italic=unset; ; born 10 July 1925) is a Malaysian politician, author, and physician who served as the 4th and 7th Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the office from July 1981 to October 2003 and later from May 2018 to March 2020 for a cumulative total of 24 years, making him the country's longest-serving prime minister. Before becoming premier, he served as Deputy Prime Minister and in other cabinet positions. He was a Member of Parliament for Langkawi from May 2018 to October 2022, Kubang Pasu from August 1974 to March 2004, and Kota Setar Selatan from April 1964 to May 1969. His political career has spanned more than 75 years, from joining protests opposing citizenship policies for non-Malays in the Malayan Union in the 1940s to forming the Gerakan Tanah Air coalition in 2022. Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir excelled at school and became a physician. He became active in the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment
The 8th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Ranger Regiment (), better known as the 8 RRD or 8 RRD (Para) – abbreviation from its local name, is a battalion-sized airborne infantry from the Royal Ranger Regiment of the Malaysian Army. On 10 October 1994 the 8 RRD became part of the 10th Parachute Brigade. The 8 RRD is the first infantry unit in the Malaysian Army transformed from a conventional to an airborne unit. History Set up as infantry training centre The unit was established on 1 March 1973, in response to a request from the Government of Sarawak to set up a military element in the Malaysian Army consisting of only Sarawakians. Named as 8th Ranger, its first role was as a training centre for the Ranger Regiment. Until 1973 Wellington Camp, Terendak, Malacca was the headquarters for the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (1RNZIR). The Commonwealth transferred the camp to the Malaysian Government in early 1973. The 8 RRD was the first local military unit base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Warfare Training Centre (Malaysia)
The Special Warfare Training Centre (: SWTC; ms, Pusat Latihan Peperangan Khusus (PULPAK); Jawi: ڤوست لاتيهن ڤڤراڠن خصوص) is a Malaysian Army training centre located at the Sungai Udang Camp in Malacca. The primary purpose is to provide basic commando courses and specialised courses and training for personnel from the 21st Special Service Group, 10th Parachute Brigade, and elite units of the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) () to strengthen the Malaysian defensive garrison against enemies and terrorists. SWTC also provides training to personnel from the Royal Malaysian Police, the Malaysian Coast Guard, the Johor Military Force, and the special operations forces of neighbouring nations, such as Brunei, Myanmar, and the Maldives. SWTC is managed by the 21st Special Service Group and administered by the Malaysian Army Training and Doctrine Command (). The technical control of SWTC is overseen by the Special Forces Operation Cell () of the Operations and Traini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment
The 9th Battalion (Parachute), Royal Malay Regiment (), abbreviated 9 RAMD (Para) from its local name, is a battalion-sized airborne infantry unit of the Malaysian Army's Royal Malay Regiment. Since 10 October 1994, 9 RAMD has been a part of the 10th Parachute Brigade. The current commander of the 9 RAMD (Para) is Lieutenant Colonel Norazlan Abu. History Formed as an infantry unit On 1 September 1965, during the Indonesia–Malaysia conflict, a pioneer team was formed in Majidee Camp, Johor Bahru. Lieutenant Colonel Mahmood Sulaiman was appointed as its first commander and was tasked with growing the unit to combat size. The unit's strength was increased on 31 December 1965, and two new companies were formed: Battalion HQ Company and A Company. On 5 March 1966, 120 new soldiers were transferred to 9 RAMD, resulting in the formation of B and C Companies. Later, D Company was added, and the infantry battalion was officially established. The 9 RAMD was the first infantry batt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army West Field Command
An army (from Old French ''armee'', itself derived from the Latin verb ''armāre'', meaning "to arm", and related to the Latin noun ''arma'', meaning "arms" or "weapons"), ground force or land force is a fighting force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by possessing an army aviation component. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army. In some countries, such as France and China, the term "army", especially in its plural form "armies", has the broader meaning of armed forces as a whole, while retaining the colloquial sense of land forces. To differentiate the colloquial army from the formal concept of military force, the term is qualified, for example in France the land force is called ''Armée de terre'', meaning Land Army, and the air and space force is called ''Armée de l'Air et de l’Espac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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