General Tan Sri Dato' Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan[1] (born 18 April 1968) is a Malaysian military officer who currently serves as the 30th Chief of Army since September 2023. Prior to his appointment, he previously served as the Deputy Chief of Army from April 2023 to September 2023.[2][3]
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Allegiance |  Malaysia |
| Branch/service |  Malaysian Army |
| Years of service | 1986–present |
| Rank |  General |
| Unit | Royal Malay Regiment |
Early life
editMuhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan was born on 18 April 1968 in Segamat, Johor.
Military career
editHe was received his secondary education at the Royal Military College in 1985, he began his service as a cadet officer on 19 August 1986, before being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 23 Royal Malay Regiment two years later. Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan promoted to Deputy Chief of Malaysian Army on 19 April 2023.[2] Later on 6 September 2023, he was promoted to Chief of Malaysian Army, succeeding Mohammad Ab Rahman who appointed as Chief of Defence Forces.[4][5]
Honours
editHonours of Malaysia
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Malaysia :
Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM) – Tan Sri (2023)[6]
Recipient of the Loyal Service Medal (PPS)
Recipient of the General Service Medal (PPA)
Recipient of the United Nations Missions Service Medal (PNBB) with "BOSNIA" clasp
Recipient of the 11th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Recipient of the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Recipient of the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Recipient of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Recipient of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
Malaysian Armed Forces :
Courageous Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PGAT) (2023)[7]
Loyal Commander of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PSAT) (2021)
Warrior of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (PAT) (2014)
Officer of the Most Gallant Order of Military Service (KAT) (2004)
Recipient of the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM)
Kedah :
Knight Commander of the Glorious Order of the Crown of Kedah (DGMK) – Dato' Wira (2024)[8]
Kelantan :
Sabah :
Commander of the Order of Kinabalu (PGDK) – Datuk (2019)[11]
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Foreign honours
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United Nations :
Recipient of the UNPROFOR Medal
References
edit- ^ "Profil Panglima Tentera Darat". army.mil.my.
- ^ a b "Lt Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan TPTD Ke-26". btdm.my. 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Tentera Darat Malaysia - Senarai PTD". army.mil.my.
- ^ "Muhammad Hafizuddeain is new army chief". www.nst.com.my.
- ^ "Jen Datuk Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan Dilantik PTD ke 30". btdm.my. 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Senarai Penerima Panglima Setia Mahkota Tahun 2023" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
- ^ "Agong kurnia 293 pingat kepada anggota tentera, Panglima ATM terima PGAT". Berita Harian (in Malay). 17 October 2023.
- ^ "PM Anwar dahului penerima darjah kebesaran Kedah". www.sinarharian.my.
- ^ "Mohd Amar Tops list Kelantan State Award Recipients". ww.nst.com.my.
- ^ "Acting Kelantan Sultan honours list". The Star. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 17 October 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Azam Jaya managing director heads list of Sabah award recipients". Malay Mail. 4 October 2019.