00:00General Datuk Malik Razak Sulaiman was appointed as the 24th Chief of the Armed Forces on Tuesday.
00:07The ceremony, held at Wisma Pertahanan, was officiated by Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohammed Khalid Nordin,
00:14during which Malik Razak was also promoted from Lieutenant General to General.
00:20The Armed Forces Intelligence and Defense Strategic Communication Division said Malik Razak's appointment
00:25comes at a critical juncture, as the military faces growing expectations to enhance public trust
00:32and maintain institutional credibility amid an increasingly complex security environment.
00:39Malik Razak is tasked with setting a clear strategic direction, enforcing discipline,
00:43and fostering leadership accountability to restore trust and maintain the Armed Forces' professionalism and readiness.
00:50The promotion followed the recommendation of the 633rd Special Armed Forces Council meeting.
00:58Malik Razak began his military career in 1985 at the Royal Military College Sandhurst
01:04and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1987.
01:08He has served nearly four decades in various command and staff roles,
01:12most recently as the Army's Western Field Commander.
01:15Mohamed Khalid said Malik Razak's experience and leadership would strengthen the military's capabilities,
01:22professionalism, and public confidence.
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