Mohammad Ab Rahman

Mohammad bin Ab Rahman (born 15 March 1964 in Machang, Kelantan) is a Malaysian General who served as 29th Chief of Malaysian Army.[1][2]

Yang Berbahagia General Datuk Seri
Mohammad Ab Rahman
PJN PSAT DSPK SMW DPKK (Kelantan) PAT KAT KMN PJM PNBB (Congo) PPS PPA
29th Chief of Army
Assumed office
22 March 2023
MinisterMohamad Hasan
Preceded byZamrose Mohd Zain
Personal details
Born (1964-03-15) 15 March 1964
Machang, Kelantan, Malaysia
Military service
Allegiance Malaysia
Branch/service Malaysian Army
Years of service1987–present
Rank General
UnitRoyal Malay Regiment
Battles/warsCommunist insurgency in Malaysia (1968–1989)

In this Malay name, there is no family name. The name Ab Rahman is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mohammad. The Arabic-derived word "bin" or "binti"/"binte", if used, means 'son of' or 'daughter of', respectively.

Early life

Mohammad Ab Rahman was born on 15 March 1964 in Machang, Kelantan.

Army career

Mohammad Ab Rahman began his army career on 1 July 1987 when he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Royal Malay Regiment. Throughout his service in the army, Mohammad has held several important positions including commanding officer of the 23rd Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment; commander of the 2nd Malaysian Infantry Brigade; commander of the 3rd Malaysian Infantry Division; commander of Army Training in 2019[3] and commander of Army Western Field.[4] He was subsequently appointed as Deputy Chief of Army. Mohammad was appointed as Chief of Army on 22 March 2023.[1]

Honours

References
  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. "Senarai Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat Persekutuan Tahun 2010" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  6. "Senarai Penerima Panglima Jasa Negara Tahun 2022" (PDF). www.istiadat.gov.my.
  7. 〈Serving no less than 10 years〉
  8. 〈Serving no less than 18 years〉
  9. 〈a reward for the service of Malaysian soldiers, British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and aircraftmen who participated in the Malayan Emergency, Indonesian-Malaysian Confrontation and Second Malayan Emergency〉
  10. "SEMAKAN PENERIMA DARJAH KEBESARAN BINTANG DAN PINGAT". www.istiadat.gov.my.
  11. "Kedah MB heads award list in conjunction with Sultan's birthday". www.thestar.com.my.
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