Mindef announces four senior MAF appointments

KUALA LUMPUR - The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has announced the appointment of four senior Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) officers, including Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security (MiDAS) chief executive Lieutenant General Datuk Seri Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri, as the new MAF Headquarters Chief of Staff.

According to a Mindef statement today, on Jan 18, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to the appointments of the senior officers to fill several key MAF positions after considering the recommendations of the 632nd Armed Forces Council (MAT) meeting held on Jan 7.

"In addition, Army Deputy Chief Lieutenant General Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim has been appointed as Commander of the Joint Forces, while Major General Datuk Mohamad Suria Mohamad Saad has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed as the new Deputy Commander of the Army.

"Lieutenant General Datuk Zahani Zainal Abidin (RMAF) has been appointed as MiDAS chief executive, with all the appointments effective from Jan 1,” the statement said.

Mindef stressed that integrity, accountability and clean governance were the core pillars of MAF leadership and the national defence ecosystem.

"The top leadership of the MAF is not only responsible for ensuring operational readiness and effectiveness, but also entrusted with strengthening public confidence in the nation’s defence institution, without compromise.

"This new line-up of leadership is believed to be capable of shouldering this great responsibility and delivering their duties with authority, integrity and professionalism,” the statement said. - BERNAMA