Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan PSM PGAT PSAT DPKK PGDK PAT KAT BSK PJM PNBB (Bosnia) PPS PPA | |
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30th Chief of Army | |
Assumed office 6 September 2023 | |
Monarchs | Abdullah (2023–2024) Ibrahim Iskandar (since 2024) |
Minister | Mohamad Hasan (6 September–12 December 2023) Mohamed Khaled Nordin (since 2023) |
Deputy | Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim |
Preceded by | Mohammad Ab Rahman |
Personal details | |
Born | Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan 18 April 1968 Segamat,Johor,Malaysia |
Alma mater | Royal Military College,Kuala Lumpur |
Military service | |
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Years of service | 1986–present |
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Unit | Royal Malay Regiment |
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