General Datuk Azhan Md Othman officially begins his tenure as the 31st Chief of Army, focusing on integrity and personnel welfare
KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin officiated the 31st Chief of Army Rank-Wearing Ceremony for General Datuk Azhan Md Othman at Wisma Pertahanan.
A statement from the Army Public Relations Cell said Azhan’s leadership and experience would ensure continuity in command and reinforce the force’s readiness.
It stated that integrity, transparent governance, and military values would be strengthened as the core of his leadership.
This approach aligns with the Future Force strategic initiative, known as the Land Domain Strategy, which supports the Defence White Paper.
The agenda for the well-being of Army personnel and their families will also continue to be upheld.
In the statement, the new Army Chief expressed gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and the Malaysian Government for their trust.
Azhan called on all Army personnel to unite and enhance performance to ensure the force remains a professional and trusted institution.
His appointment as the 31st Chief of Army was effective from January 1.
The appointment followed a decision by the 631st Armed Forces Council Meeting on November 19 and received royal consent on December 1.
Born in Muar, Johor, Azhan began his military career in 1987 after completing Cadet Officer Training in Sungai Besi.
He was commissioned as a second lieutenant of the Royal Malay Regiment on July 29, 1989.
Throughout his service, he has held various key positions within the Army and the wider Armed Forces.
His previous roles include Commanding Officer of the 24th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment and Commander of MALBATT 850-6.
He also served as the 2nd Commander of the Malaysian Infantry Division.
